LSAT Score Goal Calculator by Law School

Quick answer: your LSAT goal should be at least the median at your top schools, or the 75th percentile if you want scholarships. Pick a school below to see its numbers, then use the table to see how many right answers that takes.

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Target LSAT Score by School

Pick a law school to see the LSAT score to aim for.

Law school

What Your Goal Means in Right Answers

Goal	Right answers of 77	You can miss	Percentile
150	41	36	36.6
155	47	30	54
160	52	25	71.1
165	60	17	85.2
170	66	11	94.5
175	71	6	98.7
180	76	1	99.8

Raw numbers are our estimate for a typical test, and each real test has its own chart. School counts come from the 2025 ABA 509 data for all 196 schools.

How to Set a Good Goal

List your top schools and use the highest median.
Add a few points if your GPA is below those schools’ medians.
Aim higher if you need scholarship money.
Check the gap against your predicted score.
Set a test date with enough time. See the study schedule.

See your odds at all 196 schools with the law school admissions calculator.

Median or 75th Percentile?

The median is a good goal if you mainly want to get in. The 75th percentile is better if cost matters, since scholarships usually go to students who lift a school’s numbers. A few extra points can be worth a lot of money. See how much a higher score can save.

FAQ

What should my LSAT goal be?

At least the median at your top school, adjusted for your GPA.

Is my goal realistic?

Compare it with your predicted score and your time left.

Where do the school numbers come from?

From the 2025 ABA 509 disclosures.