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

    The 2023 acceptance rate at New York University School of Law is 15.65%. 8,874 students applied and 1,389 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 348 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 25.05%.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., New York University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in New York, New York University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 38%.
    New York University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    New York University School of Law15.65%25.05%3482,136
    All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
    Public39.88%32.06%163636
    Private41.76%30.99%207784
    New York Law Schools38%28.71%2681,028
    Public39.66%33.62%168763
    Private38.11%28.01%2831,066
    New York University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The 2023 LSAT score at New York University School of Law is 172 and GPA is 3.88 over 348 enrolled students.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., New York University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in New York, New York University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 174 and the 25th percentile is 169. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.94 and the 25th percentile is 3.72.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    New York University School of Law1723.88
    All Law Schools1583.58
    Public1593.62
    Private1583.56
    New York Law Schools1603.58
    Public1553.52
    Private1603.59
    New York University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2020167170172
    2021167170172
    2022170172174
    2023169172174
    New York University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20203.613.793.9
    20213.633.83.89
    20223.733.863.93
    20233.723.883.94
    New York University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    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.
      Data Source: https://www.law.nyu.edu/jdadmissions/applicants/admissionsinformationandinstructions