This free law school admissions calculator shows your chances at every ABA law school. Enter your LSAT score and GPA, and it sorts all 196 schools into likely, target, reach and long shot. It works like a law school predictor or “chance me” tool, using each school’s real LSAT and GPA numbers.
Law School Admissions Calculator
Enter your LSAT score and GPA. We compare them with every ABA law school.
An estimate based on each school's published LSAT and GPA ranges, not an official decision. Not sure of your GPA? Use the LSAC GPA calculator.
How to Check Your Law School Chances
See how the calculator sorts all 196 ABA schools into likely, target, reach and long shot.
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Which law schools could you actually get into? This free calculator checks your numbers against all 196 ABA law schools, using their 2025 LSAT and GPA data. Enter your LSAT score and your GPA. Then tap See my chances. Your LSAT counts for about 60 percent. Your GPA counts for about 40. Every school lands in one of four groups. Likely, target, reach, and long shot. Say you have a 160 and a 3.5 GPA. You get 57 likely schools, 50 targets, 42 reaches, and 47 long shots. A good list mixes them. Two to three likely schools, three to five targets, and two to four reaches. It's an estimate, not a promise. Essays, work experience, and when you apply matter too. Want more schools in your likely column? A higher LSAT score is the fastest lever. The LSAT Score Planner Bundle helps you plan for it. Check your chances now, right on this page.
How This Law School Admissions Predictor Works
Every ABA law school reports the LSAT scores and GPAs of its new students each year in its ABA 509 disclosure. For each school we use the 25th percentile, median and 75th percentile LSAT, plus the median GPA.
The calculator checks where your numbers fall in each school’s range:
- LSAT counts for about 60%. Your score is compared with the school’s median, and the gap is measured against how wide its 25th to 75th range is.
- GPA counts for about 40%. Your GPA is compared with the school’s median GPA.
- The two are combined into one score that places the school in a group.
We weight the LSAT more because most law schools do. A strong LSAT can make up for a lower GPA more easily than the other way around.
What Likely, Target, Reach and Long Shot Mean
| Group | What it means | How many to apply to |
|---|---|---|
| Likely | Your numbers are clearly above the school’s medians. Good chance of getting in and a better shot at scholarships. | 2 to 3 |
| Target | Your numbers are near the medians. It could go either way. | 3 to 5 |
| Reach | Below the medians but inside the range. Possible with a strong application. | 2 to 4 |
| Long shot | Well below the range. Admission is rare without something special. | 0 to 2 |
Example Results by LSAT and GPA
Here is how many of the 196 ABA schools land in each group for some common score combos:
| LSAT | GPA | Likely | Target | Reach | Long shot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 3.20 | 2 | 11 | 41 | 142 |
| 155 | 3.40 | 16 | 43 | 50 | 87 |
| 160 | 3.50 | 57 | 50 | 42 | 47 |
| 163 | 3.70 | 100 | 36 | 36 | 24 |
| 165 | 3.60 | 109 | 36 | 30 | 21 |
| 168 | 3.80 | 139 | 30 | 24 | 3 |
| 170 | 3.90 | 157 | 26 | 13 | 0 |
| 175 | 3.95 | 180 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Every few LSAT points makes a big difference. Moving from 160 to 165 adds many schools to your likely and target lists. See what LSAT score do I need and should I retake the LSAT.
Splitters and Reverse Splitters
A splitter has a high LSAT and a low GPA. A reverse splitter has a high GPA and a low LSAT. Both are harder to predict, because schools treat them differently.
- A 170 LSAT with a 3.20 GPA gets 112 likely, 35 target and 32 reach schools in our calculator.
- A 155 LSAT with a 3.95 GPA gets 59 likely, 45 target and 46 reach schools.
If you are a splitter, apply widely and lean on your personal statement and work experience.
Is This Law School Admissions Calculator Accurate?
It is a good first guess, not a promise. It uses real school data, but law schools also look at things a calculator cannot see:
- Personal statement, resume and letters of recommendation
- Work experience and time out of school
- Diversity, background and life story
- Applying early in the cycle (September to November is best)
- Character and fitness, and any addenda
Data comes from the most recent ABA 509 disclosures. Schools’ numbers move a little every year, so check each school’s own page before you apply.
How to Improve Your Chances
- Raise your LSAT. It moves your results the most. Even 2 to 3 points can shift several schools from reach to target. Track progress with the LSAT score calculator and raw score calculator.
- Apply early. Many schools use rolling admissions.
- Write a strong personal statement. It matters most when your numbers are close to the medians.
- Apply to a balanced list of likely, target and reach schools.
- Ask about scholarships. If you are above a school’s 75th percentile, you may get merit money. Try the law school scholarship calculator.
Law School Admissions Calculator FAQ
What is a law school predictor?
A law school predictor estimates your chances of getting into law schools based on your LSAT score and GPA. This one compares you with all 196 ABA schools at once.
What GPA should I enter?
Use your LSAC GPA if you have it. LSAC counts every college grade, including retakes, on a 4.33 scale. Use our LSAC GPA calculator to find it.
What LSAT score do I need for a top 14 law school?
T14 schools have a median LSAT between 170 and 174. Check the LSAT scores for top law schools chart.
Can I get into law school with a low LSAT?
Yes. Many schools have medians in the 140s and 150s. Enter your score above to see which schools fit.
Is the LSAT or GPA more important?
Most schools weigh the LSAT more heavily, which is why our calculator gives it about 60% of the weight.