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

The 2022 acceptance rate at University of Chicago Law School is 11.91%. 6,514 students applied and 776 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 175 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 22.55%. Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Chicago Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 40%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, University of Chicago Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 39%.
University of Chicago Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Chicago Law School11.91%22.55%175669
All Law Schools40.11%32.70%206707
Public38.98%33.82%180622
Private40.99%31.82%226773
Illinois Law Schools39%28.08%216746
Public52.71%32.28%186562
Private30.12%25.28%236869
University of Chicago Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

2022 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2022 LSAT score at University of Chicago Law School is 172 and GPA is 3.91 over 175 enrolled students. Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Chicago Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in Illinois, University of Chicago Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 175 and the 25th percentile is 169. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.98 and the 25th percentile is 3.82.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of Chicago Law School1723.91
All Law Schools1583.54
Public1583.58
Private1583.52
Illinois Law Schools1603.57
Public1533.38
Private1643.69
University of Chicago Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020167171173
2021167170172
2022169172175
University of Chicago Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.733.893.96
20213.783.93.96
20223.823.913.98
University of Chicago Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2023 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Chicago Law School is March 1, 2023 (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 University of Chicago Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Chicago Law School 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 Deadline2022-12-01
Regular Decision Deadline2023-03-01
Admission Contact
Phone773-702-9494
Emailadmissions@law.uchicago.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.uchicago.edu/admissions
Application Requirementshttps://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-requirements
Transcripts
    LSAT, GRE, Or GMAP Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    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.