Northeastern University School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

24.22% Northeastern University School of Law Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Northeastern University School of Law is 24.22% for the 2025-2026 admission. 5,652 students applied and 1,369 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 280 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 20.38%.
You can check acceptance rate trends with number of applicants at Northeastern University School of Law Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for Northeastern University School of Law

Compared to law schools in U.S., Northeastern University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 36%. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, Northeastern University School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 37%.
You can compare Northeastern University School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 20% and 30%
Northeastern University School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
Northeastern University School of Law24.22%20.38%2801,064
All Law Schools36.09%33.15%213737
Public34.52%34.44%184668
Private37.29%32.17%236791
Massachusetts Law Schools37%28.49%295967
Public52.17%20.18%140389
Private35.02%29.53%3141,039
Northeastern University School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

2026 LSAT Scores and GPA

The LSAT score at Northeastern University School of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.77 over 280 enrolled students for the academic year 2025-2026.
Compared to law schools in U.S., Northeastern University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160. Compared to law schools in Massachusetts, Northeastern University School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
You can compare Northeastern University School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score between 160 and 165
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 165 and the 25th percentile is 159. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.85 and the 25th percentile is 3.54.
1 matriculated applicants, 0.36% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
LSAT ScoresGPA
Northeastern University School of Law1643.77
All Law Schools1603.65
Public1603.69
Private1593.62
Massachusetts Law Schools1603.62
Public1523.36
Private1623.65
Northeastern University School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall158162164
Full-time158162164
Part-time000
2022Overall158162164
Full-time159162164
Part-time154160164
2023Overall158163166
Full-time159163166
Part-time156161164
2024Overall158163165
Full-time158163165
Part-time156159165
2025Overall159163165
Full-time159163165
Part-time158164166
2026Overall161164166
Full-time161164165
Part-time162164168
Northeastern University School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2021Overall3.363.653.78
Full-time3.363.653.78
Part-time000
2022Overall3.453.663.79
Full-time3.453.683.8
Part-time3.13.453.66
2023Overall3.473.73.82
Full-time3.483.73.83
Part-time3.313.513.78
2024Overall3.523.723.83
Full-time3.553.723.84
Part-time3.223.593.82
2025Overall3.543.733.85
Full-time3.563.743.85
Part-time3.53.713.85
2026Overall3.613.773.86
Full-time3.653.793.86
Part-time3.343.623.82
Northeastern University School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
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Application timeline & Requirements

For 2026 fall term class, the application deadline at Northeastern University School of Law is March 1, 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 Northeastern University School of Law' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to Northeastern 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 Deadline2025-12-01
Regular Decision Deadline2026-03-01
Early Action Deadline2025-12-01
Admission Contact
Phone617-373-2395
Emaillawadmissions@northeastern.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://law.northeastern.edu/admissions/
Application Requirementshttps://law.northeastern.edu/admissions/jd/application-process/first-year-jd-applicants/
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.
Résumé
  • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
Personal Statement
  • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
One Letter Of Recommendation
    Transcripts