Why Liberty University?

Class profile

US News rank

#144

Median GPA

3.54

25th–75th: 3.36–3.81

Median LSAT

152

25th–75th: 150–155

Acceptance rate

55.2%

Class size (FT 1L)

125

Transfers admitted (2025)

1

ABA 2025 reporting cycle

2025 transfer admit profile

Actual GPAs of students Liberty University admitted as transfers in the 2025 ABA cycle.

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50th percentile

75th percentile

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Top employment markets

1. 1Virginia
2. 2North Carolina
3. 3Florida

Where the most recent graduating class concentrated employment, per the school's ABA 509 employment summary. Use this as a signal of where the alumni network and OCI recruiting pipeline are strongest.

Signature clinics

Clinical programs that define Liberty University's practical training. Mention specific clinic names in your "Why Liberty University" essay where they align with your interests.

• Constitutional Litigation Clinic
  Students assist in federal and state cases affecting religious liberty, the sanctity of human life, and the traditional family.
• Intellectual Property Clinic
  Students assist clients with trademark, copyright, and trade secret issues, and protecting creative works.
• Virginia Legal Aid Clinic
  Students serve low-income individuals and families by assisting them in civil legal matters.
• Prosecution Clinic
  Students are exposed to the role and responsibilities of a prosecutor.
• Child Advocacy and Adoption Clinic
  Students gain experience in child advocacy and adoption legal matters.
• Public Defender Clinic
  Students gain experience in public defense legal matters.

Notable journals

Student-edited publications you could write for or cite as a research interest.

• Liberty University Law Review— Publishes scholarly articles, essays, and book reviews that promote the Christian intellectual tradition, covering topics like parental rights, Title IX, and the First Amendment.

Faculty highlights

Well-known faculty grouped by primary specialty. If a professor's scholarship aligns with your interests, name them in your essay and reference a specific paper or course.

What makes Liberty University distinctive

Programs, history, or institutional features that set this school apart beyond rank.

• ·A required six-semester Lawyering Skills Program designed to ensure graduates are 'practice-ready'.
• ·Integration of a Christian worldview and biblical principles throughout the curriculum.
• ·Offers 12 areas of study for JD students, including Appellate Advocacy, Business Law, and International Law.
• ·An Honors Program focused on recruitment, retention, and placement of high-performing students.
• ·Opportunities for dual degree programs with the Juris Doctor.

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Schools similar to Liberty University

Other schools at a comparable rank tier — useful for building a transfer list, balanced 0L application list, or essay-research shortlist.