Law school GPA calculator
Our Law school GPA calculator is designed for students with specific GPA calculation needs. Whether you need to calculate GPA without credits, for specific programs, or using different scales, this tool has you covered.
LSAC GPA Rules
- All course attempts count - repeated courses are NOT replaced
- A+ = 4.33 (not 4.0 like the standard scale)
- WF (Withdrawal Failing) counts as attempted credits with 0 points
- Only undergraduate coursework is included
Your LSAC GPA
Enter your courses and grades above to calculate your LSAC GPA.
What Is a Law School GPA Calculator?
A law school GPA calculator helps prospective students estimate the LSAC-calculated GPA that law schools will review, which includes all undergraduate transcripts, all course attempts, and the LSAC's standardized grade conversion system.
- Estimates the LSAC GPA used in law school admissions - not the institutional GPA
- Must include all undergraduate courses from all attended institutions
- Accounts for the LSAC rule of including all course attempts, including repeated courses
- Used alongside the LSAT score to evaluate competitive law school admissions
- Many top law schools report median LSAT and GPA for admitted students
Law school admissions decisions at ABA-accredited schools rely heavily on the LSAC GPA and LSAT score as the two primary objective metrics. The LSAC GPA is standardized across all applicants by the Law School Admission Council to ensure consistent comparison. Because LSAC includes all undergraduate coursework - including courses from schools where grade forgiveness removed grades from the institutional GPA - the LSAC figure is typically lower than the institutional cumulative GPA.
How to Calculate GPA for Law School Admissions?
Gather all undergraduate transcripts
Collect official or unofficial transcripts from every undergraduate institution you attended, including dual enrollment and transfer schools.
Convert all grades to the 4.0 scale
Use the LSAC conversion chart for any non-standard grading systems. Most A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
Include all course attempts
List every attempt at every course. Repeated courses must include both the original and the re-taken grade.
Exclude non-qualifying courses
LSAC excludes pass/fail, continuing education, and some professional certificate courses. Include only graded academic credit.
Apply the standard GPA formula
Total quality points ÷ total credit hours across all institutions and all attempts = estimated LSAC GPA.
Worked Example
Home institution GPA: 3.5 (excludes repeated course). LSAC includes original D (1.0×3cr) from repeated course. LSAC GPA ≈ 3.3 after inclusion.
Law School GPA and LSAT Medians at ABA Schools
| School Tier | Median GPA | Median LSAT |
|---|---|---|
| T14 law schools (top 14) | 3.7–3.96 | 170–174 |
| Top 25–50 law schools | 3.5–3.75 | 163–169 |
| Top 50–100 law schools | 3.3–3.55 | 155–163 |
| Regional and lower-ranked schools | 2.8–3.3 | 145–155 |
| Part-time or evening programs | 2.7–3.0 | 140–153 |
Law school GPA calculator - Specialized GPA Systems
While the standard 4.0 scale is universal in the US, certain institutions and programs use specialized GPA calculations. Understanding these variations is critical for law school (LSAC), University of California system, or medical school (AMCAS) applicants.
LSAC GPA (Law School)
The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) calculates its own GPA for law school applicants. This LSAC GPA often differs from the school-reported GPA for several reasons:
- LSAC counts all undergraduate coursework, including transfer credits the school may have excluded
- Courses taken at multiple institutions are all included
- LSAC uses its own grade conversion table, which may differ from the school's
- Repeated courses: LSAC counts both the original and repeated grade, not just the better one
Full details on LSAC GPA methodology are available at lsac.org.
UC System GPA
The University of California system recalculates GPA from 10th and 11th grade a-g courses:
- Only a-g courses count (English, Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language, History, Elective, Visual/Performing Arts)
- Extra weight for up to 8 semesters of UC-approved Honors/AP/IB courses (+1.0 bonus per grade)
- 9th and 12th grade courses are not included in the UC GPA calculation
- Maximum honors points capped to prevent inflation
GPA Scales Around the World
United States
Scale: 0.0 – 4.0
Pass: 2.0 (C)
Top: 4.0 (A+)
United Kingdom
Scale: First / 2:1 / 2:2
Pass: Third Class
Top: First Class (70%+)
Canada
Scale: 0.0 – 4.0 (varies)
Pass: 2.0
Top: 4.0
Germany
Scale: 1.0 – 5.0 (reversed)
Pass: 4.0
Top: 1.0
India
Scale: Percentage / CGPA
Pass: 40–50%
Top: 90%+ / 9.0+
Australia
Scale: HD/D/C/P/F
Pass: Pass (50–64%)
Top: High Distinction (85%+)
Standard Grade Point Scale
| Grade | GPA Points | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 97–100% | Exceptional |
| A | 4.0 | 93–96% | Excellent |
| A− | 3.7 | 90–92% | Near Excellent |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87–89% | Above Average |
| B | 3.0 | 83–86% | Average |
| B− | 2.7 | 80–82% | Below Average |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77–79% | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | 73–76% | Passing |
| C− | 1.7 | 70–72% | Near Passing |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67–69% | Below Passing |
| D | 1.0 | 63–66% | Minimal Pass |
| D− | 0.7 | 60–62% | Poor |
| F | 0.0 | 0–59% | Failing |
Specialized GPA Requirements by Program
| Purpose | Minimum GPA | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Law School (LSAC GPA) | 3.5+ | Median LSAC GPA for admitted students at top-14 law schools is 3.7–3.9. LSAC includes all undergraduate courses. |
| Medical School (AMCAS) | 3.5+ | AMCAS calculates overall GPA and a separate science GPA (BCPM: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math). |
| UC System Admission | 3.0 (weighted) | UC calculates a capped and uncapped weighted GPA from 10th–11th grade a-g courses only. |
| Science GPA (pre-med) | 3.5+ | Medical schools evaluate science GPA separately. A low science GPA below 3.2 significantly reduces admission chances. |
| GPA Without Credit Hours | Varies | When courses have no credit value, use 1 credit per course for an equal-weight average. This calculator supports no-credit calculations. |
| GPA from Percentage Score | Varies | Convert percentage to letter grade first, then to grade points. 90%+ = A = 4.0, 80–89% = B = 3.0, etc. |
Common Mistakes With Specialized GPA Calculations
Assuming LSAC GPA equals the school-reported GPA
Problem: LSAC includes all undergraduate courses (repeated courses both counted, all institutions combined). The LSAC GPA is often lower than the school-reported GPA.
Fix: Calculate LSAC GPA early in the application process by entering all undergraduate coursework from all institutions, including repeated courses with both grades.
Not calculating science GPA separately for medical school
Problem: Medical school applicants who only track overall GPA miss the BCPM (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math) science GPA, which is evaluated independently by AMCAS.
Fix: Enter only BCPM-classified courses into a separate calculator session to compute science GPA. Track it alongside overall GPA from sophomore year onward.
Including 9th or 12th grade courses in UC GPA calculation
Problem: The UC system uses only 10th and 11th grade a-g courses. Including 9th or 12th grade courses produces an incorrect UC GPA.
Fix: List only 10th and 11th grade a-g courses when calculating UC GPA. Apply the UC honors cap (maximum 8 semesters of bonus points).
Calculating GPA from percentage without using the correct conversion scale
Problem: Different institutions define letter grade cutoffs differently (some use 90% for A, others use 93%). Using the wrong conversion produces an inaccurate GPA.
Fix: Use the school's published grading scale for conversion. Most US schools: A = 90–100% or 93–100% depending on the policy. Apply the specific cutoffs from the institution's catalog.
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