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

13.39% New York University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at New York University School of Law is 13.39% for the 2025-2026 admission. 10,546 students applied and 1,412 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 430 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 30.45%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at New York University School of Law Admission Trends page.

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 36%. Compared to law schools in New York, New York University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 33%.
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 Law13.39%30.45%4302,172
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
New York Law Schools33%29.60%2981,046
Public35.51%35.62%188807
Private32.48%28.74%3141,080

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at New York University School of Law is February 15, 2026 (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 Deadline2025-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline2026-02-15
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.
    Data Source: https://www.law.nyu.edu/jdadmissions/applicants/admissionsinformationandinstructions

    2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at New York University School of Law is 172 and GPA is 3.92 over 430 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., New York University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in New York, New York University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    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 173 and the 25th percentile is 169. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.96 and the 25th percentile is 3.8.
    3 matriculated applicants, 0.70% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    New York University School of Law1723.92
    All Law Schools1603.65
    Public1603.69
    Private1593.62
    New York Law Schools1613.68
    Public1563.63
    Private1623.69
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2021167170172
    2022170172174
    2023169172174
    2024168172174
    2025169172173
    2026169172174
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20213.653.823.9
    20223.733.863.93
    20233.723.883.94
    20243.773.93.96
    20253.83.913.96
    20263.813.923.97
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    Number of Submitters3
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