Calculate LSAC Cumulative GPA for Law School Applications

Calculate LSAC GPA for law school applications. Convert transcripts to LSAC scale with grade normalization. Essential tool for JD program applicants & legal career planning.

Calculate your LSAC GPA for law school applications using the Law School Admission Council standardized grading system. This calculator converts all undergraduate coursework to the LSAC 4.0 scale and provides law school competitiveness analysis.

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Include ALL undergraduate coursework, including repeated courses and withdrawals

LSAC GPA Calculator for Law School

The LSAC (Law School Admission Council) recalculates your GPA using a standardized 4.0 scale for all law school applications.

LSAC GPA Calculation Rules

LSAC Grade Conversion (4.0 Scale)

Law School GPA Ranges

LSAT Score Interaction

Important Notes

Note: This calculator provides estimates based on LSAC guidelines. LSAC will officially recalculate your GPA using verified transcripts. The LSAC GPA may differ from your institutional GPA due to different calculation methods.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does LSAC calculate GPA differently from my undergraduate institution?

LSAC uses a standardized 4.0 scale and includes ALL undergraduate coursework from all institutions, including repeated courses, pass/fail, and withdrawals. They don't use institutional grade replacement policies—if you retook a course, both attempts count. LSAC converts grades using their own scale (A+=4.33, A=4.0, A-=3.67, etc.). This standardization often results in different GPAs than your transcript shows, sometimes higher or lower.

What coursework does LSAC include in GPA calculations?

LSAC includes all undergraduate coursework through your bachelor's degree, including summer courses, study abroad, community college, and coursework at multiple institutions. Graduate work doesn't count toward LSAC GPA. Pass/fail courses are included when possible to convert to letter grades. Audited courses and continuing education don't count. Coursework taken after your bachelor's degree (like post-bacc courses) doesn't affect your LSAC GPA.

How are repeated courses handled by LSAC?

LSAC includes both the original grade and repeat grade in GPA calculation—they don't replace the original grade like many undergraduate institutions do. If you failed a course and retook it for an A, both the F and A count toward your LSAC GPA. This policy can significantly impact students who used grade replacement to improve their undergraduate GPA, as LSAC calculations may be lower than expected.

Can I improve my LSAC GPA after graduating?

No, LSAC GPA only includes coursework through your bachelor's degree completion. Post-graduation coursework, graduate school, or post-baccalaureate programs don't count toward LSAC GPA. However, you can include additional coursework in your law school applications to demonstrate academic improvement or ability. Some applicants pursue master's degrees to show recent strong academic performance, even though it won't change their LSAC GPA.

What LSAC GPA do I need for competitive law schools?

Median LSAC GPAs vary widely: T14 schools typically want 3.7+ GPAs, while regional schools may accept 3.2+ GPAs. However, law school admissions heavily weight LSAT scores alongside GPA. A high LSAT can offset a moderate GPA, and vice versa. Schools publish median GPAs and LSAT scores (509 reports), which provide good benchmarks for competitiveness. Apply broadly across target, reach, and safety schools.