Georgetown Law LSAT Score: What You Need to Get In
Georgetown University Law Center is the largest law school in the United States and consistently ranks among the top 15 law schools in the country. It is also one of the most accessible T14 schools for applicants with scores in the high 160s — making it a key target for serious law school applicants.
This guide covers Georgetown’s LSAT requirements, GPA medians, acceptance rates, and how to build a competitive application.
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Georgetown Law LSAT Score Requirements (2024–2025)
| Metric | Score |
|---|---|
| Median LSAT | 168 |
| 25th Percentile LSAT | 165 |
| 75th Percentile LSAT | 171 |
| Median GPA | 3.90 |
| 25th Percentile GPA | 3.72 |
| 75th Percentile GPA | 3.97 |
Data sourced from Georgetown’s ABA 509 Required Disclosures. Numbers shift slightly year to year — check the LSAC official data for the most current figures.
What LSAT Score Do You Need for Georgetown?
Georgetown’s median LSAT is 168, and their 25th percentile is 165. Here is how to interpret those numbers for your application:
- 165 or below: You are below Georgetown’s 25th percentile. Admission is possible but requires exceptional GPA, compelling softs, or other distinguishing factors. It is a long shot.
- 165–167: You are in the 25th–50th percentile range. A strong GPA (3.85+) and excellent application materials could make you a competitive candidate. Apply, but treat it as a reach.
- 168: You are at median. This is Georgetown’s sweet spot — your LSAT alone does not hurt you, and other application elements can put you over the line.
- 169–171: You are above median, moving toward the 75th percentile. Your application is numerically competitive.
- 171+: You are at or above the 75th percentile. Georgetown becomes a reasonable target, and you may have scholarship leverage.
Georgetown Law Acceptance Rate
Georgetown’s acceptance rate has tightened significantly over the past decade. The current acceptance rate is approximately 16–18%, making it one of the more selective law schools in the country despite its large class size (~550 students per year).
Its large class size means it admits more students than other T14 schools — which is part of why it is accessible to a broader range of applicants. But with more applications each year as the law school applicant pool grows, competition has intensified.
Georgetown vs. Other T14 Schools
| School | Median LSAT | 25th Pct LSAT | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Law | 174 | 171 | ~5% |
| Harvard Law | 174 | 170 | ~11% |
| Stanford Law | 174 | 171 | ~10% |
| Columbia Law | 174 | 172 | ~14% |
| NYU Law | 173 | 170 | ~22% |
| Michigan Law | 171 | 168 | ~19% |
| Cornell Law | 170 | 167 | ~19% |
| Georgetown Law | 168 | 165 | ~17% |
| UT Austin Law | 170 | 167 | ~22% |
Georgetown has among the lowest LSAT medians in the T14, which is why it appears frequently on applicant lists as a “safety T14” — though a 165–168 is still an exceptional score.
Georgetown Law Career Outcomes
Georgetown produces strong career outcomes, particularly for:
- BigLaw: Georgetown places approximately 40–50% of its class in large law firms. The school’s D.C. location gives it particular strength in government affairs, regulatory, and policy-facing BigLaw practice groups.
- Federal government: Georgetown’s D.C. location is its biggest career advantage. Graduates have deep access to DOJ, FTC, SEC, Congress, and federal agencies of all kinds. This is unrivaled among T14 schools outside of D.C. itself.
- Public interest: Georgetown has a strong public interest culture and an LRAP (Loan Repayment Assistance Program) for graduates going into qualifying public service roles.
- Judicial clerkships: Georgetown places a meaningful number of graduates into federal clerkships, though at lower rates than HYS.
Does Georgetown Consider the Highest LSAT or Average?
Georgetown — like most law schools — considers your highest LSAT score when building their class statistics (the numbers reported to ABA and US News). However, admissions officers can see all of your scores, and multiple attempts will be reviewed holistically.
A significant improvement between attempts (e.g., 162 → 168) is typically viewed positively. If you have taken the test multiple times with similar results, it may raise questions about whether your score reflects your true ability.
Should You Apply to Georgetown with a 165?
Yes — a 165 is worth a Georgetown application, especially if your GPA is strong (3.8+). You are below the 25th percentile, so your odds are not high, but Georgetown does admit students below 165 when the overall application is exceptional.
Apply with realistic expectations: treat Georgetown as a high-reach, not a target, at 165. Have T14 schools with lower LSAT floors (Cornell at 167, UT Austin at 167) as your primary T14 targets at this score level.
Next Steps
Check your score against Georgetown’s requirements using the LSAT Score Calculator. Then:
- Read LSAT Score 170+ if you are targeting HYS and the upper T14
- See What Is a Good LSAT Score? for benchmarks across all school tiers
- Review LSAT and Scholarships to understand Georgetown’s scholarship landscape
- Compare whether a retake makes sense if you are near but below Georgetown’s 25th percentile