LSAT Score Calculator and Percentile Guide
Convert LSAT raw scores to scaled scores. Find your percentile ranking and understand what score you need for target law schools.
📚 Education📐 LSAT Scaled Score 120-180 | 50th percentile ≈ 151
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Formula & Reference
| Variable | Formula | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LSAT Score Calculator and Percentile Guide | LSAT Scaled Score 120-180 | 50th percentile ≈ 151 | score / percentile |
Step-by-Step Examples
Example 1
Score of 160
LSAT 160.
- 83rd percentile
- Competitive for top 25 law schools
✓ 83rd percentile
Example 2
Score of 170
LSAT 170.
- 94th percentile | Top 6 (HYS, CCN tier)
✓ 94th percentile
Example 3
Score of 145
LSAT 145.
- 46th percentile | Lower-tier law school range
✓ 46th percentile
Real-World Applications
Pre-Law Students
Know where your LSAT score places you.
Law School Applicants
Set realistic law school targets based on LSAT.
Pre-Law Advisors
Guide students with accurate LSAT data.
Admissions Counselors
Understand LSAT score distribution.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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Not retaking a low LSAT
LSAT can be taken up to 3 times in 2 years. Law schools average or take highest (varies). Most applicants improve 5-10 points with 3 months of structured prep.
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Applying with below-median scores at reach schools
Most law schools publicly publish their 25th/75th percentile LSAT ranges. Apply below the 25th percentile sparingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What LSAT score do I need for T14? ▾
Harvard/Yale/Stanford: 173+. Columbia/NYU/UPenn: 170+. Michigan/Virginia: 168+. Georgetown/UCLA: 165+. These are rough 75th percentile estimates.
How many times can I take the LSAT? ▾
Up to 3 times per testing year, 5 times in 5 years, 7 times total lifetime. Law schools see all scores.
Is GPA or LSAT more important? ▾
LSAT typically weighs slightly more in ranking-sensitive admissions (as it's more comparable). However, GPA thresholds matter — a very low GPA can override even a high LSAT at some schools.