University of Virginia School of Law Acceptance Rates, Requirements, and Deadlines

11.46% University of Virginia School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Virginia School of Law is 11.46% for the academic year 2023-2024. 5,610 students applied and 643 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 277 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 43.08%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Virginia School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Virginia School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Virginia, University of Virginia School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 32%.
You can compare University of Virginia School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
University of Virginia School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Virginia School of Law11.46%43.08%277960
All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
Public41.36%31.47%161636
Private43.11%30.79%207774
Virginia Law Schools32%32.08%142716
Public17.60%32.30%173813
Private42.55%31.93%118642

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Virginia School of Law is March 1, 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. Especially, to apply scholarship by school or government, the application must be submitted by the priority deadline, March 1, 2024. Check detailed explanation about application time line at University of Virginia School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Virginia 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.
Application Open2023-09-01
Priority Deadline2024-02-10
Regular Decision Deadline2024-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone434-924-7351
Emaillawadmit@virginia.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.virginia.edu/admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.virginia.edu/admissions/jd-application-information
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, GRE, Or GMAP Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
Two Letters Of Recommendation (up To 4)
  • 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.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Application For Virginia In-State Educational Privileges
    • Separate application may be required in addition to LSAC application
    Optional Addenda

      2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

      The LSAT score at University of Virginia School of Law is 171 and GPA is 3.94 over 277 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
      Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Virginia School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Virginia, University of Virginia School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 164.
      You can compare University of Virginia 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 166. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.99 and the 25th percentile is 3.69.
      11 matriculated applicants, 3.63% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
      LSAT ScoresGPA
      University of Virginia School of Law1713.94
      All Law Schools1593.61
      Public1593.64
      Private1583.58
      Virginia Law Schools1643.76
      Public1683.87
      Private1603.68
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      2019163169171
      2020164170172
      2021164170172
      2022166171173
      2023166171173
      2024167171172
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      20193.593.893.97
      20203.473.93.96
      20213.493.93.96
      20223.643.913.97
      20233.693.943.99
      20243.723.943.99
      25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
      Number of Submitters11
      Verbal158164166
      Quantitative154165167
      Analytical Writing566