University of Michigan Law School

Michigan Law School (Ann Arbor) is a Public law school located in Ann Arbor, MI. It is currently ranked #10 in the country, according to the 2023 US News & World Report rankings of the best law schools in the US.

In 2021, 7693 students applied for admission to join the class of 2024. Of those 7693 applicants, 819 (10.65%) recieved offers of admission, ultimately yeilding a 1L class with 313 students. With an acceptance rate of 10.65%, Michigan Law is the most competitive law school in the country, this school is the absolute hardest to get into.

The class of 2024 had a median LSAT score of 171 and a median undergraduate GPA of 3.84. Fully 75% of the class had an LSAT score at or above 166, and a GPA at or above 3.61, so your chances of admission are certainly much better if your numbers are within that range.

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Contacts

ADDRESS

Michigan Law

625 S State St

Ann Arbor , MI 48109

PHONE
734-764-0537
EMAIL
law.jd.admissions@umich.edu

Getting into Michigan Law School (Ann Arbor)

Michigan Application Basics

Application Fee:
Cost to Submit Application
$75
Applications Open:
First Day to Submit App
08/01/2021
Application Deadline:
Last Day to Submit Application
02/28/2022
Deposit Deadline:
Last Day to Submit Deposit
04/30/2022

Michigan Acceptance Rate

Applicants:
Total number of applications
7693
Offers:
Total Number of Offers Made
819
Acceptance Rate:
Offers / Applications
10.65 %

Michigan Class Size

Full Time:
Full Time Students
313
Part Time:
Part Time Students
0
Total:
Total Students in class of 2024
313

University of Michigan Law School Class Profile

LSAT Requirements

What LSAT Score Do You Need To Get Into Michigan Law School (Ann Arbor)?

The median LSAT score at Michigan Law is 171.

25th Percentile LSAT

166

Median LSAT

171

75th Percentile LSAT

172

University of Michigan Law School Class Profile

GPA Requirements

What GPA Do You Need To Get Into Michigan Law School (Ann Arbor)?

The median undergraduate GPA at Michigan Law is 3.84.

25th Percentile GPA

3.61

Median GPA

3.84

75th Percentile GPA

3.93

Additional Application Requirements

Personal Statement

REQUIRED

As you prepare to write your personal statement, please keep the following in mind. First, we do not have a fixed checklist of particular attributes we seek in our students, and you will have the best insights into what is most important for us to know. Second, there is no set convention for communicating the information you choose to share. A successful essay might involve writing directly about expansive themes such as your goals or philosophy or background or identity, or very differently, might be a vignette that reveals something significant about you. Thus, there is no formula for a successful personal statement, and different individuals will find different topics to be well-suited to them. Applicants have, for example, elaborated on their significant life experiences; meaningful intellectual interests and extracurricular activities; factors inspiring them to obtain a legal education or to pursue particular career goals; significant obstacles met and overcome; special talents or skills; issues of identity, such as gender, sex, race, or ethnicity; particular political, philosophical, or religious beliefs; socioeconomic challenges; atypical backgrounds, educational paths, employment histories, or prior careers; or experiences and perspectives relating to discrimination, disadvantage, or disability. Any of these subjects, and many more, could be an appropriate basis for communicating important information about yourself that will aid us in reaching a thoughtful decision. In other words, think broadly about what you might wish to convey and how you might best convey it.
While we do not impose a page or word limit for the personal statement, we value clear and concise writing; most personal statements are between two and four pages. For ease of reading, please use double-spacing and at least an 11-point font.

Letters of Recommendation

REQUIRED

Although Michigan requires only one letter of recommendation, applicants are encouraged to submit three. Typically, the most helpful recommendations are from undergraduate or graduate faculty, but letters from employers, particularly for candidates with significant work experience, can provide extremely informative input as well. Recommendations from coaches, volunteer supervisors, or others who know you well and have had the opportunity to review your abilities and contributions may also be worthwhile additions. Personal recommendations, from family friends or others, are generally not helpful.

Letters of recommendation are most helpful when they discuss the extent and nature of the recommender?s acquaintance with the applicant and comment candidly on as many of the following subjects as possible: the applicant?s intellectual and scholarship abilities, capacity for original thought, ability to analyze and critically assess information, quality of oral and written expression, growth potential, achievements, and personality, including interactions with peers and with the recommender.

We prefer to receive letters of recommendation via the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. Each letter of recommendation should be accompanied by the LSAC form declaring the applicant?s intent regarding access to the letter.

Resume

REQUIRED

Please provide a résumé showing: (A) full-time or significant part-time employment, paid or unpaid, beginning with your most recent, including the name and location of your employer, your job title, and the dates you held the position, along with any other information you think will be useful; (B) significant extracurricular/non-work-related activities; (C) academic and non-academic honors and awards received, including fellowships, prizes, and memberships in honor societies; and (D) hobbies or special areas of interest or academic pursuits. If you are not presently enrolled in an educational institution, we would find it particularly helpful to know what you are doing now; whether you are working, volunteering, traveling, seeking employment, or anything else, please be sure to tell us your current and planned activities prior to enrolling in law school.

Additional Essay

OPTIONAL

If there is any information in your application you wish to clarify—for example, particular grades; a history of standardized testing that under-predicts your academic performance; gaps in employment—you may submit that information here. You may submit as many addenda as you need.

Scholarships (2019 - 2020)

Total Students: 1024
# Students w/ Scholarship: 882 (86.13%)
Less than Half Tuition: 545 (53.22%)
Half to Full: 303 (29.59%)
Full: 4 (0.39%)
Full + Expenses: 30(2.93%)
75th Percentile Grant: $40000
Median Grant: $25000
25th Percentile Grant: $15000

US News Ranking History

Year	US News Rank
2023	10
2022	10
2021	9
2020	9
2019	8
2018	8
2017	8
2016	11
2015	10
2014	9
2013	10
2012	7
2011	9
2010	9
2009	9
2008	8
2007	8
2006	8
2005	7
2004	7
2003	7
2002	7
2001	7