How many law schools are in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts has 8 ABA-accredited law schools, including Harvard University, Boston University, Boston College.

What LSAT score do I need for law schools in Massachusetts?

LSAT medians at Massachusetts law schools range from 152 to 174. The average across all schools is 161.

What is the average acceptance rate for Massachusetts law schools?

The average acceptance rate for law schools in Massachusetts is 35%. Rates range from highly selective to open-admission programs.

What is the bar passage rate for Massachusetts law schools?

The average first-time bar passage rate for Massachusetts law school graduates is 83%. Individual school rates vary based on selectivity and bar prep programs.

How much does law school cost in Massachusetts?

Tuition at Massachusetts law schools ranges from $41,565 to $77,100 per year. Total cost of attendance includes living expenses, which vary by city.

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8 Law Schools in Massachusetts

Compare 8 ABA-accredited law schools in Massachusetts by rankings, LSAT/GPA medians, employment outcomes, and tuition.

Law Schools

Top 50 Ranked

Avg Acceptance

35%

Avg LSAT

161

Avg Employment

Avg Bar Passage

83%

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Harvard University Cambridge

Harvard University #2

Cambridge, Massachusetts

LSAT 174 GPA 3.96 9%

#23

Boston University Boston

Boston University #23

Boston, Massachusetts

LSAT 170 GPA 3.88 12%

#29

Boston College Newton

Newton, Massachusetts

LSAT 168 GPA 3.83 8%

Top 75

Northeastern University Boston

Northeastern University Top 75

Boston, Massachusetts

LSAT 164 GPA 3.77 24%

75+

Suffolk University Boston

Suffolk University 75+

Boston, Massachusetts

LSAT 155 GPA 3.58 62%

75+

New England Law | Boston Boston

New England Law | Boston 75+

Boston, Massachusetts

LSAT 153 GPA 3.37 61%

75+

Western New England University Springfield

Western New England University 75+

Springfield, Massachusetts

LSAT 153 GPA 3.27 52%

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Dartmouth

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Dartmouth, Massachusetts

LSAT 152 GPA 3.36 52%

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Law Schools in Massachusetts: 2026 Overview

Massachusetts has 8 ABA-accredited law schools with an average LSAT median of 161 (range: 152–174) , an average GPA median of 3.63, and an average acceptance rate of 35%. 3 schools are ranked in the US News top 50.

The average first-time bar passage rate across Massachusetts schools is 83%. Tuition ranges from $41,565 to $77,100 per year.

Data from ABA 509 disclosures and 136,000+ self-reported applicant outcomes (LSD.Law).

Law Schools in Nearby States

Connecticut (3 schools) Maine (1 school) New Hampshire (1 school) New Jersey (4 schools) New York (15 schools) Pennsylvania (9 schools)