Your Future Attorney
How to get into Harvard Law School.
Harvard is the largest of the very top schools, which makes it slightly less of a numbers gamble than Yale or Stanford, though still extraordinarily selective.
The numbers you are aiming at
Recent entering classes at Harvard Law School have typically presented LSATs around 174 and GPAs around 3.92. These are medians, not cutoffs, and they shift year to year, so verify the current figures on the school ABA 509 report. To see where your own numbers stand, use our admissions estimator. It sits in one of the country’s densest legal markets; see our LSAT tutoring for that area.
What makes Harvard Law distinctive
Its scale is the point: an unmatched alumni network, strength in every practice area, and reach into every corner of the profession.
How to strengthen your application
With a large class, strong numbers open the door, but Harvard still wants leadership and impact. Demonstrate that you will use the platform. And because the LSAT is the most improvable part of your file, raising it is usually the fastest way to move from a reach to a target. See how to improve your score by 10 points and what counts as a good score.
Quick answers
What LSAT score do you need for Harvard Law?
Recent classes have typically presented LSATs around 174. Aim at or above that to be competitive, and check the current ABA 509 report.
What GPA do you need for Harvard Law?
A typical GPA is around 3.92, though a strong LSAT can offset a lower GPA. These numbers move year to year.