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Contents
- 1 Stanford Law School
- 1.1 Stanford Law School at a Glance
- 1.2 Key Takeaways
- 1.3 Admissions — Very Selective Profile in Stanford, CA
- 1.4 Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
- 1.5 Employment Outcomes — Midsize Graduating Class, CALIFORNIA Lead Market
- 1.6 Bar Passage — Above Weighted Benchmark
- 1.7 Academics and Programs
- 1.8 Location and Legal Market — Stanford, CA to CALIFORNIA
- 1.9 The TLS Assessment — Stanford, CA, Above Weighted Benchmark
- 1.10 Frequently Asked Questions
- 1.11 Methodology and Sources
Stanford Law School
| Verified snapshot | School-specific record |
|---|---|
| Admissions (2025 entering class) | applications: 5526; offers: 337; accepted: 6.10%; yield: 51.34%; LSAT median: 173; GPA median: 3.96 |
| Employment (2025 class) | graduates: 190; bar-required: 166 of 190 (87.37%); 251+ lawyer firms: 88 of 190 (46.32%); federal clerkships: 37 of 190 (19.47%); leading market: CALIFORNIA |
| Bar (2025 first-time) | first-time passage: 99.43%; jurisdiction benchmark: 84.66%; difference: 14.77 percentage points |
| Tuition (2025–26) | Disclosed full-time tuition: $77,454 |
| Grants (2024–25) | 285 recipients (50%) |
Stanford Law School at a Glance
| Field | Verified information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Stanford Law School[4] |
| Type | Private[1] |
| Status | Operating[4] |
| Accreditation | Fully approved[4] |
| Location | Stanford, CA[4] |
| Latest entering class | 2025[1] |
| Applications | 5526[1] |
| Acceptance rate | 6.10%[1] |
| LSAT median | 173[1] |
| GPA median | 3.96[1] |
| Tuition | Disclosed full-time tuition: $77,454[1] |
| Latest employment class | Class of 2025[3] |
| Bar-required employment | 166 of 190 (87.37%)[3] |
| Large-firm employment (251+) | 88 of 190 (46.32%)[3] |
| Federal clerkships | 37 of 190 (19.47%)[3] |
| First-time bar passage | 99.43%[2] |
| Research cutoff | Research cutoff: 2026-08-30 |
Key Takeaways
| Decision lens | Verified record |
|---|---|
| Admissions | 2025: 6.10% accepted; medians 173 LSAT / 3.96 GPA; yield 51.34% |
| Price / aid | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source tuition: Disclosed full-time tuition: $77,454; 2024-2025 academic year grants: 285 recipients (50%) |
| Employment | Class of 2025; bar-required 166 of 190 (87.37%); lead market CALIFORNIA; 251+ firms 88 of 190 (46.32%) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 99.43%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort benchmark difference 14.77 percentage points |
Admissions — Very Selective Profile in Stanford, CA
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| LSAT median | 173[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA median | 3.96[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Acceptance rate | 6.10%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Completed applications | 5526[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Offers of admission | 337[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Yield | 51.34%[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Latest entering-class year | 2025[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Current-pool matriculants | 173[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| Total first-year enrollment | 193[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 25th percentile | 171[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| LSAT 75th percentile | 176[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 25th percentile | 3.87[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| GPA 75th percentile | 4.00[1] | 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025) |
| ABA-reported application deadline (not current-cycle verified) | February 16, 2026[1] | 2025 questionnaire/current information |
Tuition, Scholarships, and Debt — Private Cost Frame
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Disclosed full-time tuition: $77,454[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Mandatory fees | Disclosed mandatory fees: $2,253[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Estimated living costs | Off campus: $51,102; on campus: $49,719[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant recipients | 285 recipients (50%)[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Conditional-scholarship treatment | ABA disclosure reports no conditional scholarships[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Tuition reporting year | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
| Grant 25th, median, and 75th percentiles | $34,240 / $52,797 / $72,247[1] | 2024-2025 academic year |
| Scholarship retention results | 0 of 0[1] | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source |
Employment Outcomes — Midsize Graduating Class, CALIFORNIA Lead Market
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Law-firm employment at 251+ lawyers | 88 of 190 (46.32%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Federal clerkships | 37 of 190 (19.47%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Bar-passage-required employment | 166 of 190 (87.37%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Graduating class size | 190[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Employment geography | CALIFORNIA (70); NEW YORK (36); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (28)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Latest employment class year | Class of 2025[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| J.D.-advantage employment | 9 of 190 (4.74%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Unemployed and seeking | 1 of 190 (0.53%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| State and local clerkships | 1 of 190 (0.53%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Government employment | 8 of 190 (4.21%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| Public-interest employment | 18 of 190 (9.47%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
| School-funded positions | 15 of 190 (7.89%)[3] | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 |
Bar Passage — Above Weighted Benchmark
| Measure | Value | Period |
|---|---|---|
| First-time bar-passage rate | 99.43%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Weighted jurisdiction average | 84.66%[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Difference from weighted jurisdiction average | 14.77 percentage points[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
| Ultimate bar-passage rate | 100.00%[2] | Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes |
| Latest bar reporting year | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort[2] | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort |
Academics and Programs
| ABA curricular field | Reported seats / positions / source-cell value |
|---|---|
| Clinic seats available | 287 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Field-placement positions filled | 63 (2024-2025 academic year) |
| Co-curricular-offerings source cell | 11 (2024-2025 academic year) |
Location and Legal Market — Stanford, CA to CALIFORNIA
| Geographic field | Disclosed value |
|---|---|
| School location | Stanford, CA |
| Reported employment geography | CALIFORNIA (70); NEW YORK (36); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (28) |
| Graduating class | Class of 2025 |
The TLS Assessment — Stanford, CA, Above Weighted Benchmark
| Applicant comparison | Source-backed input |
|---|---|
| Price evidence | tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source Disclosed full-time tuition: $77,454; 2024-2025 academic year grant recipients 285 recipients (50%) |
| Job mix | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 bar-required 166 of 190 (87.37%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 251+ firms 88 of 190 (46.32%); Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 federal clerkships 37 of 190 (19.47%) |
| Geography | Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026 CALIFORNIA (70); NEW YORK (36); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (28) |
| Licensing | 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort first-time 99.43%; 2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort difference 14.77 percentage points |
Frequently Asked Questions
| Question | Verified answer |
|---|---|
| What do the verified admissions figures show for Stanford Law School? | applications: 5526; offers: 337; accepted: 6.10%; LSAT median: 173; GPA median: 3.96 — 2025 entering class (Oct. 6, 2024-Oct. 5, 2025).[1] |
| Which price and aid figures are verified for Stanford Law School? | tuition: Disclosed full-time tuition: $77,454 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); mandatory fees: Disclosed mandatory fees: $2,253 (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source); grant recipients: 285 recipients (50%) (2024-2025 academic year); conditional aid: ABA disclosure reports no conditional scholarships (tuition/living expenses 2025-2026; conditional-scholarship cohorts as labeled in source).[1] |
| What employment pattern is disclosed for Stanford Law School? | graduates: 190; bar-required: 166 of 190 (87.37%); 251+ lawyer firms: 88 of 190 (46.32%); federal clerkships: 37 of 190 (19.47%); reported geography: CALIFORNIA (70); NEW YORK (36); DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (28) — Class of 2025; status as of March 16, 2026.[3] |
| What bar-passage results are verified for Stanford Law School? | first-time passage: 99.43% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); weighted benchmark: 84.66% (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); difference: 14.77 percentage points (2025 first-time bar-admission reporting cohort); ultimate passage: 100.00% (Class of 2023 two-year ultimate bar-admission outcomes).[2] |
Methodology and Sources
- Stanford Law School's evidence was researched through 2026-08-30; every time-sensitive value keeps its source cohort.
- Shared provenance and conflict policy for the Stanford, CA record: TLS data methodology.
- Cohort credentials for Stanford Law School: admissions-data definitions.
- The CALIFORNIA (70) outcome frame uses employment-data definitions.
- Licensure comparisons for Stanford, CA use bar-passage definitions.
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 ABA standard 509 individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 ABA bar individual report (2026), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 ABA employment individual report (2025), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-30).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Phase 1 inventory-listed primary source 1 (page title not independently rechecked by baseline builder), American Bar Association (accessed 2026-08-28).
