{"id":3732,"date":"2021-09-30T14:37:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-30T21:37:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/?p=3732"},"modified":"2021-09-30T14:37:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-30T21:37:51","slug":"cornell-law-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/cornell-law-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Into Cornell Law School: The Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re thinking about Cornell Law School, you probably already know that the school is in the Ivy League. But what is Cornell Law School known for beyond that? Its excellent research facilities, for one; its small class sizes and faculty-to-student ratios, for another. Curious? Keep reading to find out more about Cornell’s legal programs and admissions! <\/p>\n

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Cornell Law School By the Numbers: LSAT Scores, GPA, and Acceptance Rate<\/h2>\n

As a top-ranked law program<\/a>, (the Cornell Law School ranking is #13 this year, according to the US News & World Report<\/a>), Cornell is incredibly selective when it comes to admissions. Take a look: <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>\nAdmission Statistic<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Acceptance Rate<\/td>\n19%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LSAT Score (Median)<\/td>\n168<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LSAT Score (25th-75th percentile)<\/td>\n164-169<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GPA (Median)<\/td>\n3.86<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class Size <\/td>\n177<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student\/Faculty Ratio<\/td>\n5.7:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

(Sources: Cornell Law School admissions website<\/a>, US News & World Report<\/a>)<\/p>\n

What does this tell us about getting into Cornell? First of all, the acceptance rate is very low: 19%, taking less than one in five students. Furthermore, Cornell Law School LSAT 25th-7th percentile scores are 164-169, with a median score of 168: very high, and falling within a narrow range.<\/p>\n

So if you’re considering applying to Cornell, it’s vital to get a top-notch application together. Here’s what you’ll need to show the admissions committee what you’ve got!\u2028<\/p>\n

How to Get Into Cornell Law School<\/h2>\n

Like other American law schools, Cornell has strict eligibility requirements<\/a>. Applicants will need to have their undergraduate degrees, as well as complete several application components. Here’s what those are. <\/p>\n

Application<\/h3>\n

To apply to Cornell Law School, you will need:<\/p>\n