Law school guide

How to get into Wake Forest University School of Law.

Wake Forest is a small, collegial school in North Carolina known for strong teaching and bar passage.

The numbers you are aiming at

around 165typical LSAT
around 3.7typical GPA

Recent entering classes at Wake Forest University School of Law have typically presented LSATs around 165 and GPAs around 3.7. 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 Wake Forest Law distinctive

Its small size means real faculty access and a tight, supportive community.

How to strengthen your application

Wake Forest values fit and offers generous scholarships to 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 Wake Forest Law?

Recent classes have typically presented LSATs around 165. Aim at or above that to be competitive, and check the current ABA 509 report.

What GPA do you need for Wake Forest Law?

A typical GPA is around 3.7, though a strong LSAT can offset a lower GPA. These numbers move year to year.

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