San Francisco Bay Area Law Schools
LSAT-Specific Resources
UC Berkeley School of Law
1. LSAT
- Dedicated LSAT page: test prep strategies, score policies, retake guidance
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd/applying-for-jd-degree/preparing-to-apply/lsat/
2. Ready to Apply
- LSAT/GRE requirements, Binding Early Decision deadlines, November LSAT cutoff
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd/applying-for-jd-degree/ready-to-apply/
3. FAQs
- Multiple LSAT scores policy, LSAT vs GRE weighting, score validity
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd/applying-for-jd-degree/faqs/
4. Applying for the J.D. Degree
- Overview of LSAC registration, LSAT requirements, application process
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd/applying-for-jd-degree/
5. Entering Class Profile
- LSAT/GPA statistics for current entering class
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd/entering-class-profile/
6. Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship
- November LSAT deadline for full-tuition scholarship for first-gen students
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/financial-aid/jd-financial-aid/jd-scholarships/berkeley-law-opportunity-scholarship/
7. CAS Transcript Summary
- LSAT/GPA index number calculation, CAS report details
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/admissions/jd/applying-for-jd-degree/preparing-to-apply/castranscripts/
8. ABA 509 Report 2025 (PDF)
- Official LSAT data: Median 170, 25th: 167, 75th: 172
https://www.law.berkeley.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Std509InfoReport_2025.pdf
University of San Francisco School of Law
1. JD Application Requirements
- LSAT required (no GRE), 5-year score validity, highest score used, writing sample required
https://www.usfca.edu/law/admissions/jd/application-requirements
2. FAQ
- LSAT score policies, rolling admissions process, no interviews offered
https://www.usfca.edu/law/admissions/jd/faq
3. Class Profile
- LSAT percentiles: 75th: 157, Median: 155, 25th: 152
https://www.usfca.edu/law/admissions/jd/class-profile
4. 4+3 BA/BS-JD Program
- LSAT score must meet or exceed prior year median (154 for Fall 2024)
https://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/programs/undergraduate/pre-law/4-3-ba-bs-jd-program
5. 3+3 BA/BS-JD Program
- LSAT threshold for guaranteed admission and $40,000 annual scholarship
https://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/programs/undergraduate/pre-law/3-3-ba-bs-jd-program
6. 2+2+3 BA/BS-JD Program
- LSAT requirements for transfer student accelerated pathway
https://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/programs/undergraduate/pre-law/2-2-3-ba-bs-jd-program
7. Pre-Law Programs
- Overview of LSAT requirements for all USF pre-law pathways
https://www.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/programs/undergraduate/pre-law
8. Visiting Applicants
- LSAT score submission requirements for visiting students
https://www.usfca.edu/law/admissions/jd/application-requirements/visiting-applicants
9. Applying to Law School (Pre-Law Advising)
- LSAT overview, score expectations, LSAC fee waiver information
https://myusf.usfca.edu/arts-sciences/pre-law/applying-to-law-school
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.
