David A. Clarke School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

44.34% David A. Clarke School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at David A. Clarke School of Law is 44.34% for the academic year 2023-2024. 530 students applied and 235 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 80 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 34.04%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for David A. Clarke School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., David A. Clarke School of Law's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 32%.

You can compare David A. Clarke School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 40% and 50%

David A. Clarke School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
	Acceptance Rate	Yield	First-Year Enroll	Total Enroll
David A. Clarke School of Law	44.34%	34.04%	80	248
All Law Schools	42.35%	31.09%	187	714
Public	41.36%	31.47%	161	636
Private	43.11%	30.79%	207	774
District of Columbia Law Schools	32%	26.20%	310	1,279
Public	44.34%	34.04%	80	248
Private	29.87%	24.63%	356	1,485

David A. Clarke School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at David A. Clarke School of Law is 151 and GPA is 3.27 over 80 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.

Compared to law schools in U.S., David A. Clarke School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.

You can compare David A. Clarke School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 150 and 155

The 75^th percentile of LSAT score is 153 and the 25^th percentile is 147. The 75^th percentile of GPA is 3.45 and the 25^th percentile is 2.85.

	LSAT Scores	GPA
David A. Clarke School of Law	151	3.27
All Law Schools	159	3.61
Public	159	3.64
Private	158	3.58
District of Columbia Law Schools	161	3.62
Public	151	3.27
Private	163	3.69

David A. Clarke School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart

		25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	Overall	145	147	150
	Full-time	145	147	150
	Part-time	146	148	150
2020	Overall	146	148	150
	Full-time	146	148	149
	Part-time	146	149	153
2021	Overall	147	150	152
	Full-time	147	149	152
	Part-time	148	150	154
2022	Overall	147	149	153
	Full-time	147	149	153
	Part-time	148	150	153
2023	Overall	147	150	153
	Full-time	147	149	151
	Part-time	148	152	155
2024	Overall	147	151	153
	Full-time	148	151	153
	Part-time	145	150	153

David A. Clarke School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart

		25^th percentile	50^th percentile	75^th percentile
2019	Overall	2.72	2.92	3.17
	Full-time	2.72	2.92	3.18
	Part-time	2.62	2.89	3.13
2020	Overall	2.87	3.08	3.35
	Full-time	2.82	3.03	3.25
	Part-time	2.91	3.14	3.46
2021	Overall	2.81	3.09	3.51
	Full-time	2.82	3.08	3.52
	Part-time	2.65	3.09	3.42
2022	Overall	2.76	3.08	3.35
	Full-time	2.74	3.05	3.27
	Part-time	2.83	3.2	3.64
2023	Overall	2.85	3.15	3.45
	Full-time	2.89	3.16	3.45
	Part-time	2.62	3.08	3.32
2024	Overall	2.92	3.27	3.55
	Full-time	3	3.35	3.57
	Part-time	2.86	3.06	3.4

David A. Clarke School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart

Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at David A. Clarke School of Law is May 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. Check detailed explanation about application time line at David A. Clarke School of Law' application process page.

The items in following table are the required items to David A. Clarke 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.

Timeline
Application Requirements


Application Open	2023-09-25
Early Decision Deadline	2024-02-15
Regular Decision Deadline	2024-05-01
Admission Contact
Phone	202-274-7341
Email	lawadmission@udc.edu
General Admission Information	https://law.udc.edu/admissionmenu/
Application Requirements	https://law.udc.edu/apply/


LSAT Scores	Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years GRE may be not accepted.
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.
Letters Of Recommendation	Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general May require right of access to recommendations.
Personal Statement	Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
Résumé	Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Addenda
Justice Essay
Character And Fitness	Disclosure for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction.

Data Source: https://law.udc.edu/apply/

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