Case Western Reserve University

OH · Private · East North Central

Acceptance rate: 35% (2,267 applicants)
Median LSAT: 162 (middle 50%: 156–164)
Median GPA: 3.76 (middle 50%: 3.51–3.89)
Tuition: $64,600 (per year)
Bar passage: 77.5% (-1.4 pts vs. state average)

Deadlines

Application deadline: March 1, 2027
Application deadline: April 1, 2027
Application deadline: Nov. 30, 2026

Essays

Personal statement (2 pages maximum)

As part of your application you must complete this personal statement and attach it electronically to your application. You may discuss any information about yourself, your background and/or your interests you think is relevant. Please limit your answer to two 8-1/2 x 11 pages (which must be attached electronically). Please include your name and LSAC account number on each supplemental page.

Why CWRU Law

At Case Western Reserve University School of Law we aspire to create an inclusive environment in which all members feel empowered to participate in the community, fostering creative energy and insights that result in a richer educational experience for everyone. Please feel free to address how your academic, professional, personal, and/or life experiences have shaped your interest in Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Editor's notes

Apply before Feb. 1 if you want scholarship money. Case Western says early applicants have a greater chance at its specialty-area merit awards, and you don't file a separate form. That date comes a month before the March 1 priority deadline.
The scholarships are organized by field (health law, IP, international, public interest and more), but they don't lock you into a course of study. If you have a real interest in one of those areas, let your statement and résumé show it with specifics.
Binding early decision here comes with a scholarship notice before the Jan. 15 deposit, and you're released from the agreement if you aren't admitted early. The First Choice Option is the other way to commit early: one $500 deposit instead of the two seat deposits.