Law school guide

How to get into Vanderbilt Law School.

Vanderbilt is a top school in Nashville with a collegial culture and national reach.

The numbers you are aiming at

around 170typical LSAT
around 3.9typical GPA

Recent entering classes at Vanderbilt Law School have typically presented LSATs around 170 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.

What makes Vanderbilt Law distinctive

It is known for a balanced, friendly environment and strong placement across the South and beyond.

How to strengthen your application

Vanderbilt rewards genuine fit, and its scholarship money is generous for strong applicants. 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 Vanderbilt Law?

Recent classes have typically presented LSATs around 170. Aim at or above that to be competitive, and check the current ABA 509 report.

What GPA do you need for Vanderbilt 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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