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

14.24% University of Chicago Law School Acceptance Rate

The 2023 acceptance rate at University of Chicago Law School is 14.24%. 5,246 students applied and 747 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 182 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 24.36%.

Acceptance Rate Comparison for University of Chicago Law School

Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Chicago Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, University of Chicago Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 40%.
University of Chicago Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Chicago Law School14.24%24.36%182703
All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
Public39.88%32.06%163636
Private41.76%30.99%207784
Illinois Law Schools40%25.31%193765
Public52.50%27.81%174574
Private31.33%23.64%206892
University of Chicago Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2023 LSAT score at University of Chicago Law School is 173 and GPA is 3.91 over 182 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 3.97 and the 25th percentile is 3.81.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of Chicago Law School1733.91
All Law Schools1583.58
Public1593.62
Private1583.56
Illinois Law Schools1603.61
Public1553.45
Private1643.73
University of Chicago Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2019167171173
2020167170172
2021167171173
2022169172175
2023169173175
University of Chicago Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20193.733.893.96
20203.783.93.96
20213.723.893.95
20223.823.913.98
20233.813.913.97
University of Chicago Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Chicago Law School is March 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 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 Deadline2023-12-01
Regular Decision Deadline2024-03-01
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.