Quick answer: aim for at least the median LSAT at your target schools, and the 75th percentile if you want scholarships. For Harvard that means a 174 or higher, and 176 for the top of its range. Pick any school below to see its numbers.
Target LSAT Score by School
Pick a law school to see the LSAT score to aim for.
How to Set Your Target LSAT Score
- List your schools. Pick the places you would really go.
- Find each school’s numbers. Use the tool above or our top 100 LSAT chart.
- Check your GPA. If it is below the school’s median, aim above its median LSAT.
- Set your goal. Use the highest median on your list, or the 75th percentile if money matters most.
What LSAT Score Do You Need for Top Law Schools?
| Law school | 25th | Median | 75th | Median GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | 171 | 174 | 176 | 3.96 |
| Yale Law | 171 | 174 | 177 | 3.96 |
| Stanford Law | 171 | 173 | 176 | 3.96 |
| Columbia Law | 169 | 173 | 175 | 3.92 |
| NYU Law | 169 | 172 | 174 | 3.92 |
| UCLA Law | 166 | 171 | 172 | 3.95 |
| Georgetown Law | 166 | 171 | 173 | 3.93 |
| Berkeley Law | 167 | 170 | 172 | 3.92 |
| Penn Carey Law | 167 | 173 | 174 | 3.95 |
| Michigan Law | 168 | 171 | 173 | 3.88 |
| Boston University Law | 164 | 170 | 171 | 3.88 |
| Fordham Law | 165 | 168 | 170 | 3.79 |
These are the most recent ABA 509 numbers. See all T14 LSAT scores.
What LSAT Score Do You Need for Harvard?
Harvard’s median LSAT is 174, with a 25th percentile of 171 and a 75th of 176. Its median GPA is 3.96. See Harvard Law LSAT scores.
What Does Your Target Mean in Raw Points?
| Target score | Raw score of 77 | Questions 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 |
Raw score numbers are our estimate for a typical test, built from published charts. They are not official, and each real test has its own chart. Try it with the raw score calculator.
Common Mistakes
- Using one practice test as your whole forecast. Try the LSAT score predictor instead.
- Comparing yourself with the national average rather than your school’s median.
- Forgetting that scholarships usually need a score above the median. See the scholarship calculator.
What LSAT Score Do I Need FAQ
What LSAT score do I need for law school?
There is no set minimum. The middle ABA school has a median of 159. See what is a good LSAT score.
What LSAT score do I need for a T14 school?
T14 medians run from 170 to 174.
What LSAT score do I need with my GPA?
Enter both in the law school admissions calculator.
Sources
Percentiles come from LSAC data for the 2023 to 2026 testing years. School numbers come from the 2025 ABA 509 disclosures, shown on each school’s page. Raw score numbers are our estimate for a typical test, built from published charts. They are not official, and each real test has its own chart. See LSAC on LSAT scoring.