Barry University

FL · Private · South Atlantic

Acceptance rate: 56% (1,582 applicants)
Median LSAT: 150 (middle 50%: 148–152)
Median GPA: 3.23 (middle 50%: 2.93–3.48)
Tuition: $42,000 (per year)
Bar passage: 58.9% (-17.6 pts vs. state average)

Deadlines

/27: May 1, 2027

Essays

Personal statement (600 to 1,200 words)

At Barry University School of Law, we value diversity and commitment to public service. Your personal statement may address diversity and a commitment to public service and/or your motivation to attend law school, any obstacles you have overcome, or your goals once your law degree has been awarded.

Character and fitness addendum (No set limit)

If you have marked "yes" to any questions on the law school application, you must attach an addendum explaining the circumstances of each event including the final disposition and the date(s) of occurrence.

Editor's notes

Barry reads for public service. Its personal statement prompt names diversity and public service first, and its requirements list commitment to public service among the things the committee weighs. If you have real service history, it belongs in the statement.
Send two letters even though one is required. The FAQ says the committee prefers two sources: a character reference and a work-ethic reference. One letter covers the minimum. Two covers what the school asks for, and remember a relative can't be the character reference.
May 1 is a priority date, not a closing date, but don't treat it as a target. Barry is rolling and fills 250 to 280 seats. After May 1 you're reviewed only if space remains. If you're waiting on a June LSAT, apply with your current score first.
Consider the spring start if your timing slipped. Barry admits new students in spring with a Nov. 15 priority deadline, and spring applicants should sit for the LSAT by October.