Law School Admissions Calculator
Law schools combine your LSAT and GPA into an admissions index. This computes your index and compares it to example medians so you know your competitive position.
What committees use: an index score combining LSAT and GPA — a common weighting is LSAT + (GPA × 15), giving a ~150-250 scale. How to read it: compare your index to a school's median LSAT/GPA; admissions decisions also weigh essays, letters, work experience, and diversity of background. LSAT is the lever: a 5-point LSAT gain moves your index more than a 0.3 GPA gain at this weighting, which is why retakes are worth it. Note: this is a screening estimate — no single formula decides an application.
FAQ
What is a good LSAT score?
150s is below most law school medians, 160-165 is competitive for many programs, and 170+ is elite (T14 range). Most schools publish their median LSAT — aim above it.
How much does GPA matter for law school?
A lot — it's weighted heavily with LSAT in the admissions index. But a strong LSAT can offset a below-median GPA, and schools consider your full application, not just numbers.
What is the law school admissions index?
A combined score schools compute from LSAT and GPA to screen applicants. The exact formula is school-specific; the common LSAT + (GPA × 15) approximation is modeled here for comparison.
Figures are editable example defaults for modeling, not quotes or advice. Financial, tax, and medical outcomes vary with your situation — verify with a qualified professional (CFP, CPA, tax advisor, or veterinarian).