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

The 2022 acceptance rate at University of Michigan Law School is 10.65%. 7,693 students applied and 819 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 272 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 33.21%. Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Michigan Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 40%. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Michigan Law School's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 38%.
University of Michigan Law School Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
University of Michigan Law School10.65%33.21%2721,012
All Law Schools40.11%32.70%206707
Public38.98%33.82%180622
Private40.99%31.82%226773
Michigan Law Schools38%35.46%215716
Public26.56%37.38%220736
Private49.88%33.54%211695
University of Michigan Law School Acceptance Rate Chart

2022 LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2022 LSAT score at University of Michigan Law School is 171 and GPA is 3.84 over 272 enrolled students. Compared to law schools in U.S., University of Michigan Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in Michigan, University of Michigan Law School' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159.
The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 172 and the 25th percentile is 166. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.93 and the 25th percentile is 3.61.
LSAT ScoresGPA
University of Michigan Law School1713.84
All Law Schools1583.54
Public1583.58
Private1583.52
Michigan Law Schools1593.52
Public1653.75
Private1533.30
University of Michigan Law School LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
2020165169171
2021163169170
2022166171172
University of Michigan Law School LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
20203.553.773.89
20213.563.813.88
20223.613.843.93
University of Michigan Law School GPA Trends Chart Chart
Data Source: ABA Statistics

Application timeline & Requirements

For 2023 fall term class, the application deadline at University of Michigan Law School is February 28, 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 Michigan Law School' application process page.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Michigan 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 Deadline2022-11-15
Regular Decision Deadline2023-02-28
Admission Contact
Phone734-764-0537
Emaillaw.jd.admissions@umich.edu
General Admission Informationhttps://michigan.law.umich.edu/admissions
Application Requirementshttps://michigan.law.umich.edu/resource-center/jd-application-checklist-and-timeline
LSAT Scores
  • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
  • GRE may be not accepted.
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.
Transcripts
    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.
    Optional Essay
      Data Source: https://michigan.law.umich.edu/resource-center/jd-application-checklist-and-timeline