Analyzing trends in admissions, acceptance rates, enrollment rates, applicants, and admitted students across institutions
Law school admissions for Los Angeles School of Law have undergone significant changes over the past decade. Acceptance rates have become considerably more competitive, making it increasingly difficult for applicants to gain admission.
In 2016, Los Angeles School of Law law schools received 5,254 applications, admitted 1,562 students (acceptance rate: 29.7%), and enrolled 293 students (enrollment rate: 5.6%). For the academic year 2025-2026, applications reached 8,623, admissions totaled 1,039 (acceptance rate: 12.1%), and enrollments were 322 (enrollment rate: 3.7%).
Law school acceptance rates have fluctuated over the years, influenced by factors such as application volume, law school capacity, and changes in the legal job market.
In 2016, the average acceptance rate for law schools was around 29.7%, with some highly competitive institutions accepting less than 10% of applicants. By 2026, the average acceptance rate had decreased to approximately 12.1%, reflecting increased competition among applicants.
This decline in acceptance rates has made it more challenging for prospective law students to gain admission to their desired schools, particularly at top-tier institutions.
| Year | Acceptance Ratio | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 29.7% | 5,254 | 1,562 |
| 2017 | 28% -1.8% | 5,353 99 | 1,498 -64 |
| 2018 | 26.9% -1.1% | 5,457 104 | 1,466 -32 |
| 2019 | 22.5% -4.3% | 6,243 786 | 1,406 -60 |
| 2020 | 22.4% -0.1% | 6,175 -68 | 1,384 -22 |
| 2021 | 22.8% 0.3% | 6,034 -141 | 1,373 -11 |
| 2022 | 15.4% -7.3% | 7,939 1,905 | 1,225 -148 |
| 2023 | 15.5% 0.1% | 7,227 -712 | 1,120 -105 |
| 2024 | 16.8% 1.3% | 6,457 -770 | 1,085 -35 |
| 2025 | 16.1% -0.7% | 6,932 475 | 1,116 31 |
| 2026 | 12.1% -4.1% | 8,623 1,691 | 1,039 -77 |
Enrollment rates reflect the percentage of admitted students who choose to enroll at a law school. These rates indicate the attractiveness and competitiveness of institutions in converting admitted applicants into enrolled students.
In 2016, the average offer acceptance rate (enrolled over admitted) was approximately 18.8%, while the overall enrollment rate (enrolled over applicants) was 5.6%. By 2026, the offer acceptance rate had increased to around 31%, and the overall enrollment rate decreased to 3.7%.
Key differences between these metrics:
| Year | Enrollment Rate | Offer Accept Rate | Admitted | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.6% | 18.8% | 1,562 | 293 |
| 2017 | 5.4% -0.2% | 19.4% 0.6% | 1,498 -64 | 290 -3 |
| 2018 | 5.3% -0.2% | 19.6% 0.2% | 1,466 -32 | 287 -3 |
| 2019 | 4.8% -0.5% | 21.3% 1.7% | 1,406 -60 | 299 12 |
| 2020 | 4.8% | 21.5% 0.3% | 1,384 -22 | 298 -1 |
| 2021 | 4.9% 0.1% | 21.7% 0.2% | 1,373 -11 | 298 |
| 2022 | 4.4% -0.6% | 28.3% 6.6% | 1,225 -148 | 347 49 |
| 2023 | 3.8% -0.6% | 24.4% -3.9% | 1,120 -105 | 273 -74 |
| 2024 | 4.7% 0.9% | 27.7% 3.4% | 1,085 -35 | 301 28 |
| 2025 | 4.4% -0.2% | 27.5% -0.2% | 1,116 31 | 307 6 |
| 2026 | 3.7% -0.7% | 31% 3.5% | 1,039 -77 | 322 15 |
