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How to get into University of Pennsylvania Carey Law.

Penn Carey is the Ivy League option in Philadelphia, known for a collegial culture and strong placement into big firms.

The numbers you are aiming at

around 172typical LSAT
around 3.9typical GPA

Recent entering classes at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law have typically presented LSATs around 172 and GPAs around 3.9. 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 Penn Carey Law distinctive

Its cross-disciplinary tie to Wharton and the rest of Penn is a real draw for applicants who want business or policy alongside law.

How to strengthen your application

Penn famously values fit and collegiality. Convey that you will contribute to a community, not just compete in it. 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 Penn Carey Law?

Recent classes have typically presented LSATs around 172. Aim at or above that to be competitive, and check the current ABA 509 report.

What GPA do you need for Penn Carey Law?

A typical GPA is around 3.9, though a strong LSAT can offset a lower GPA. These numbers move year to year.

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