Law school guide

How to get into University of Michigan Law School.

Michigan is a broad-excellence T14 with a famously collegial culture and national reach from Ann Arbor.

The numbers you are aiming at

around 171typical LSAT
around 3.82typical GPA

Recent entering classes at University of Michigan Law School have typically presented LSATs around 171 and GPAs around 3.82. 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.

What makes Michigan Law distinctive

It is strong in nearly every area and known for a supportive, non-competitive student body.

How to strengthen your application

Michigan reads holistically and values character and fit. Optional essays are a real chance to show who you are. 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.

Common questions

Quick answers

What LSAT score do you need for Michigan Law?

Recent classes have typically presented LSATs around 171. Aim at or above that to be competitive, and check the current ABA 509 report.

What GPA do you need for Michigan Law?

A typical GPA is around 3.82, though a strong LSAT can offset a lower GPA. These numbers move year to year.

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