Dallas/Fort Worth Area Law Schools
LSAT-Specific Resources
Texas A&M University School of Law
. Fort Worth, TX | Median LSAT: 169
1. JD Admissions & Application - LSAT or GRE required (test-optional available for limited applicants); highest score considered; February 1 priority deadline; May 31 final deadline; rolling admissions; GRE code sent to ETS directly www.law.tamu.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/jd/
2. Class Profile - 2025 first-year class: median LSAT 169 (25th: 161, 75th: 170); median GPA 4.0; 5,240 applications; 13.5% acceptance rate; 121 enrolled; #22 U.S. News ranking www.law.tamu.edu/degrees-programs/jd-degree/
3. Aggie Direct Admission - LSAT-free pathway for Texas A&M-College Station undergraduates; requires 3.75 LSAC CUGPA minimum; SAT/ACT at 85th percentile or higher; no reportable LSAT/GRE scores permitted; guaranteed admission upon meeting requirements www.law.tamu.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/jd/aggie-direct-admission
4. Test-Optional Admission - Limited enrollment available without LSAT/GRE/JD Next; must demonstrate preparedness through excellent college performance, professional/military experience, or advanced degrees; must not have reportable test scores www.law.tamu.edu/admissions-aid/how-to-apply/jd/test-optional
5. ABA Required Disclosures - 2024 Standard 509 Information Report; employment summaries for Classes of 2022-2024; bar admission consumer information; curricular offerings; academic requirements www.law.tamu.edu/disclosures/aba-required-disclosures
SMU Dedman School of Law
Dallas, TX | Median LSAT: 165
1. J.D. Program Application Requirements - LSAT required; application opens September 1; Early Decision deadline November 15 (all materials by December 1); rolling admissions from early November; highest LSAT score used for admissions and scholarships www.smu.edu/law/admissions/how-to-apply/jd-program-application-information
2. Admissions FAQs - Class of 2024 median LSAT 165, median GPA 3.86; highest LSAT score used; no minimum LSAT required; holistic review process; letters of recommendation optional (up to 3) www.smu.edu/law/admissions/faqs
3. Pre-Law Scholars Program - LSAT-required pathway for SMU undergraduates; guaranteed admission with either 3.87 GPA + 156 LSAT minimum, or 3.20 GPA + 168 LSAT minimum; approximately 40 students selected annually; application fee waived www.smu.edu/law/academics/jd-programs/prelaw-scholars-program
4. Scholarships and Financial Aid - Merit scholarships based on LSAT and undergraduate record; Hutchison Scholarship (full tuition); Sumners Foundation Scholarship (full tuition plus stipend); Sarah T. Hughes Scholarship; 90%+ of entering class receives scholarship assistance www.smu.edu/law/admissions/costs-and-financial-aid/scholarships-and-loans
5. ABA Required Disclosures - 2025 Standard 509 Information Report; admissions data; tuition and financial aid; enrollment and attrition data; employment outcomes; bar passage rates; #43 U.S. News ranking www.smu.edu/law/consumer-information-aba-required-disclosures
6. Fast Facts - Rolling admissions; apply early recommended; highest first-time Texas bar passage rate (98.52% July 2025); top rankings for job placement; 96% receiving scholarships averaging $25,000 www.smu.edu/law/about/fast-facts
UNT Dallas College of Law
Dallas, TX | Median LSAT: 153
1. Office of Admissions - No minimum LSAT score required; holistic review process evaluates academic record, LSAT, personal statement, resume, and recommendations; LSAT considered in context with total application; full-time and part-time divisions available www.untdallas.edu/lawschool/admissions/
2. Apply - Application through LSAC required; March 15 deadline (no late applications); CAS report must be complete with valid LSAT score, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation; rolling admissions; apply early for best opportunity www.untdallas.edu/lawschool/admissions/apply/index.php
3. ABA 509 Report 2025 - Median LSAT 153 (25th: 151, 75th: 156); median GPA 3.41; 130 first-year class (86 full-time, 44 part-time); 1,883 applications; 24% acceptance rate; Dallas public law school www.untdallas.edu/lawschool/files/std_509_report_2025.pdf
4. Tuition and Fees - Affordable public law school option; resident tuition approximately $9,384/semester; non-resident approximately $15,599/semester; part-time rates available; financial aid and scholarships offered www.untdallas.edu/lawschool/admissions/sbs/tuition.php
5. Character and Fitness - Character and fitness disclosure requirements for law school application; continuing obligation to update; Texas Board of Law Examiners requirements explained; bar admission information www.untdallas.edu/lawschool/admissions/character-and-fitness.php
Note: All information is subject to change. Please verify details directly with each law school.
Terms and Conditions:
1. All 30-hour LSAT courses take place 6:00pm - 10:00pm Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday, followed by two simulated exams from 6:00pm - 10:00pm Thursdays. (Zoom courses follow the same schedule and take place in Central Time)
2. All 48-hour LSAT courses take place 6:00pm - 10:00pm Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday, with an additional weekend 9:00am - 6:00pm Saturday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Sunday, as well as two simulated exams from 6:00pm - 10:00pm Thursdays. (Zoom courses follow the same schedule and take place in Central Time)
3. The Thursday classes are full-length practice LSAT exams administered with actual test conditions carefully reproduced. These sessions provide students an excellent opportunity to practice the techniques learned during the course.
4. You are eligible for a full refund if you withdraw from your course at least 2 weeks in advance, as long as your $95 deposit was not retained from a previous cancellation. If you cancel with less than two weeks notice (including prior to or on the first day of instruction), you will be issued a refund of what you paid less the $95 deposit. This deposit can be applied to any future course.
5. Save $50 off the cost of the course by registering with full payment at least 28 days prior to the start date of the course.
6. Course dates are subject to change. Please be advised that courses must obtain a minimum enrollment in order to proceed. If a set of course dates are cancelled, you are entitled to a full refund of registration fees and tuition or you can apply your payment to any future course, if you don't agree to the change.
