Minority law school applicants have access to a wide range of resources to assist them in all phases of obtaining a legal education and developing a successful career in the practice of law. 

According to LSAC statistics, minorities are underrepresented in law school and the legal community, with “[n]o single minority group accounts for more than four percent of the lawyers in the United States.”  

Yes, it’s all about the Numbers – GPA and LSAT Score. 

The two main figures that determine law school admissions are grade-point averages and LSAT scores.  Obviously, the top ranked law schools look for a high ranking on both.  Harvard Law School (HLS) reported to the American Bar Association (ABA) that their 75/25 percentile GPAs for year 2007 were 3.95/3.75 and the 75/25 percentile for the LSAT was 175/170 (this information was obtained from: HLS website).

The Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) assembles data from law school candidates looking to apply to law school.  The LSDAS consolidates information from many sources and includes school transcripts and LSAT scores.  It serves as a clearinghouse for the information of law school candidates. 

When you apply to law school you need to submit your college transcripts, an admissions application accompanied with your personal statement, resume, and your LSAT score.  Laws schools interview prospective students through a student’s personal statement.  This is your opportunity to showcase your special attributes, which are not represented in your GPA or LSAT score.  Therefore, it’s important that you make a great impression with the admissions faculty through your personal statement.