{"id":3741,"date":"2021-09-29T16:58:49","date_gmt":"2021-09-29T23:58:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/?p=3741"},"modified":"2021-09-29T16:58:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-29T23:58:49","slug":"harvard-law-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/lsat\/harvard-law-school\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Into Harvard Law School: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the top law schools<\/a>, the creme de la creme: Harvard Law School’s reputation definitely preceded it even before Legally Blonde<\/em>. So if you’ve got Harvard on your mind, what should you be doing? You’re in the right place! Here, we’ll talk about everything from the Harvard Law School acceptance rate to its programs and curriculum. Take a look!<\/p>\n

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Harvard Law School: Acceptance Rate, GPA, and Scores<\/h2>\n

If you’re aiming for Harvard, no doubt about it\u2014you’ll need top grades, test scores, and a highly polished application (it’s ranked #3 in the country by US News & World Report, after all!). Here’s what you need to know about how to get into Harvard Law in brief:<\/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>\n13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LSAT Score (Median)<\/td>\n174<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
LSAT Score (25th-75th percentile)<\/td>\n170-176<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
GPA (Median)<\/td>\n3.92<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Class Size <\/td>\n560<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student\/Faculty Ratio<\/td>\n7.1:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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(Sources: US News & World Report<\/a>, Harvard Law Admissions Class Profile<\/a>)<\/p>\n

One thing you’ve probably noticed from the above table? Harvard LSAT scores<\/a> are astronomical! Luckily, that’s one part of your application you can control.<\/p>\n

How else can you ensure that next year’s Harvard Law School acceptance rate includes you? First, make sure you understand the programs and curriculum they offer. Then, take a look at what you need for your Harvard Law School application.<\/p>\n

Programs and Curriculum<\/h2>\n

Harvard Law School has three primary programs: the J.D, the L.L.M, and the S.J.D. (a doctoral program in law). In addition, they also have joint degree programs in: law and business; law and government; law and public health; and law and urban planning. As if that weren’t enough, there’s also a joint degree J.D.\/L.L.M. program between Harvard and the University of Cambridge! (Source: Harvard Law School<\/a>)<\/p>\n

For those pursuing the J.D. track, they can expect a rigorous, top-notch legal education. In 1L, students take foundational courses in everything from constitutional law to torts. They also take part in a January Experimental Term, building skills to serve them in the real world. In addition, they’ll work on their research and writing skills with a specialized course. However, there is still room for them to take an elective course in the spring.<\/p>\n

After the first year, students can choose an optional program of study from among the following:<\/p>\n