Law school guide

How to get into University of Minnesota Law School.

Minnesota is the top public school in the Upper Midwest, strong across the board.

The numbers you are aiming at

around 167typical LSAT
around 3.8typical GPA

Recent entering classes at University of Minnesota Law School have typically presented LSATs around 167 and GPAs around 3.8. 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 Minnesota Law distinctive

It anchors the Twin Cities legal market and is known for a supportive, balanced culture.

How to strengthen your application

Minnesota values fit and offers strong in-state value, so numbers plus regional interest go far. 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 Minnesota Law?

Recent classes have typically presented LSATs around 167. Aim at or above that to be competitive, and check the current ABA 509 report.

What GPA do you need for Minnesota Law?

A typical GPA is around 3.8, though a strong LSAT can offset a lower GPA. These numbers move year to year.

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