New York University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

16.76% New York University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at New York University School of Law is 16.76% for the academic year 2023-2024. 8,498 students applied and 1,424 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 407 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 28.58%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for New York University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., New York University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in New York, New York University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 40%.
You can compare New York University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
New York University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
New York University School of Law16.76%28.58%4072,094
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
New York Law Schools40%28.32%2721,011
Public40.49%34.70%173749
Private40.31%27.41%2871,049
New York University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at New York University School of Law is 172 and GPA is 3.90 over 407 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
Compared to law schools in U.S., New York University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in New York, New York University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
You can compare New York University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 174 and the 25th percentile is 169. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.94 and the 25th percentile is 3.72.
33 matriculated applicants, 9.48% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
New York University School of Law1723.90
All Law Schools1593.61
Public1593.64
Private1583.58
New York Law Schools1603.63
Public1553.59
Private1613.64
New York University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019167170172
2020167170172
2021167170172
2022170172174
2023169172174
2024168172174
New York University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20193.613.793.9
20203.633.83.89
20213.653.823.9
20223.733.863.93
20233.723.883.94
20243.773.93.96
New York University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
Number of Submitters33
Verbal165167169
Quantitative162165167
Analytical Writing556
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at New York University School of Law is February 15, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at New York University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to New York University School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
Early Decision Deadline2023-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline2024-02-15
Admission Contact
Phone212-998-6060
Emaillaw.moreinfo@nyu.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.nyu.edu/jdadmissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.nyu.edu/jdadmissions/applicants/admissionsinformationandinstructions
CAS Report
  • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
  • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
LSAT Or GRE Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Letters Of Recommendation
  • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
  • May require right of access to recommendations.
Transcripts
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.