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Reviewed: 01/17/23
Law schools are looking to expand their applicant pools by allowing students to apply with a GRE score instead of an LSAT.
With the increasing popularity of dual post-graduate degrees, some law schools offer students the opportunity to use their GRE scores in law school applications instead of the LSAT. Law schools don’t recommend that you take the GRE instead of the LSAT.
However, you could apply with a strong GRE score depending on your situation (e.g., you already have a strong GRE score, you’re more comfortable with GRE content instead of the LSAT, etc.). Below is a list of law schools that accept GRE scores!
Here’s a list of law schools that accept GRE scores in alphabetic order!
As of today, over 122 ABA-accredited law schools are accepting the GRE. Given the pivotal role that a competitive test performance plays in your application, many candidates look for ways to improve GRE score before taking the exam. The list of schools accepting the GRE continually grows, and individual school policies may change. Prospective students should always check with their target schools for the most up-to-date admissions requirements.
Knowing whether to take the GRE instead of the LSAT can be challenging. Here is some more information to help you make the right decision.
Yes, over 122 ABA-accredited law schools accept GRE scores for admissions. If you have taken the LSAT, most schools require you to submit those scores even if you also take the GRE.
No, submitting the GRE for law school admissions doesn't make it harder to gain acceptance. Law schools began accepting GRE scores to expand their applicant pools and increase diversity among potential students. This suggests that schools are genuinely interested in attracting GRE test-takers, not creating additional barriers for them.
The LSAT is generally the preferred standardized test for law schools. However, some schools specifically mention that they do not prefer the LSAT over the GRE or JD Next.
An overall GRE score of about 328, with quantitative reasoning and verbal reasoning scores in the range of 155 - 170 and analytical writing scores of 4.0, is considered a strong result for prestigious law schools.
Accepting the GRE makes law school more accessible for students from various academic, geographic, and financial backgrounds.
It’s not necessary to take both of them for your application. However, scoring high on the GRE can increase your chances of getting into law school if you have a low LSAT score.
Schools have different provisions for applying for a GRE instead of an LSAT, so looking into your desired law school to see what they say about using the GRE is essential. However, you can expect an increasing number of law schools in the U.S. to allow applicants to apply with a GRE score in the future.
Reviewed by:
Former Head of Northeastern University's Pre-Law Office, Northeastern University
