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.
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
- All Undergraduate Work: Every course from first bachelor's degree included
- Repeated Courses: Both original and repeat attempts count toward GPA
- Pass/No Pass: Not calculated in LSAC GPA
- Withdrawals: W grades not calculated, WF treated as F
- Transfer Credits: Only if grades are shown on transcript
LSAC Grade Conversion (4.0 Scale)
- A+: 4.33 points
- A: 4.0 points
- A-: 3.67 points
- B+: 3.33 points
- B: 3.0 points
- B-: 2.67 points
- C+: 2.33 points
- C: 2.0 points
- F/WF: 0.0 points
Law School GPA Ranges
- T14 Law Schools: Median LSAC GPA 3.7-3.9+
- T1 Law Schools: Median LSAC GPA 3.5-3.7
- Regional Law Schools: Median LSAC GPA 3.2-3.5
- Lower-Tier Schools: Accept LSAC GPA 2.8-3.2
LSAT Score Interaction
- High LSAT (170+): Can offset lower GPA for top schools
- High GPA (3.8+): Provides cushion for lower LSAT scores
- Splitter (High LSAT/Low GPA): Some schools favor this profile
- Reverse Splitter (Low LSAT/High GPA): More challenging for admissions
Important Notes
- Graduate coursework is NOT included in LSAC GPA
- Only first bachelor's degree coursework counts
- Summer and study abroad courses included if on transcript
- LSAC verifies all transcripts and recalculates independently