About Our Students

BU Law molds excellent students into exceptional lawyers, ready to meet the demands of a legal career. Hailing from 32 different states and 13 different countries, they bring diverse experiences from elite private institutions, leading state universities, and the workforce to your team. In addition to academic achievement, our students are known for strong leadership and exceptional practice-based skills.

Class of 2027 Stats

Median LSAT

170

Median LSAT 75% 171 | 25% 164 Range: 148-180 (As of August 26, 2025)

Postgraduate Experience

81 %

Students with one year or more of postgraduate experience (As of August 26, 2025)

Median GPA

3.88

Median GPA 75% 3.93 | 25% 3.71 Range: 3.02-4.19 (As of August 26, 2025)

Students of Color

46 %

(As of August 26, 2025)

Where BU Law Graduates Work

Employment Industry Wheel

Employment By Industry Type

As of August 26, 2025

Employment Statistics
Two smiling female students in commencement regalia.

Academic Honors and Scholarly Categories

See the GPA requirements that our students must meet to earn academic honors and achieve top-of-class ranking.

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Star Students Getting Involved

Public Interest

Law Without Borders

BU Law students master Spanish for legal practice.

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Gabrielle Goldstein in the Virginia State House, Rachel Jeck with RegisterHer organizers, and Robert Tsai delivering a talk.
Election

Politically Inclined

Two BU Law grads lead successful grassroots organizations while Professor Robert Tsai proposes system reforms.

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Ming Zeng (LAW'09) stands in front of her desk.
Entrepreneurship

From 1L to Founder

BU Law fosters generations of business leaders.

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Grant Owen, Emma Bowler, Alejandro Perez, and Sophie Lovering in Puerto Rico on a pro bono spring break trip in 2023.
Public Service

A “New Wave” Rises in Puerto Rico

During a spring break pro bono trip, seven BU Law students helped spread the game of lacrosse and participated in a panel for International Women’s Day.

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