St. Thomas University (Miami)

FL · Private · South Atlantic

Acceptance rate: 60% (1,771 applicants)
Median LSAT: 152 (middle 50%: 150–156)
Median GPA: 3.42 (middle 50%: 3.12–3.65)
Tuition: $44,730 (per year)
Bar passage: 87.1% (+11.2 pts vs. state average)

Deadlines

Application deadline: July 1, 2027

Essays

Personal statement (2 pages, double-spaced (instructions allow up to 4))

Please prepare a two-page essay explaining why you want to become a lawyer. You may discuss your personal experiences, values, or individuals who have influenced your decision. If applicable, address any circumstances that may have affected your academic performance and explain whether those circumstances are likely to impact your success in law school. The Office of Admissions will use your essay to evaluate your candidacy for admission.

Editor's notes

Don't treat July 1 as your target. It's a hard stop, and the school says it makes offers by April 1. Merit money is automatic and tied to your LSAT and record, so apply in the fall with your best score in hand.
Finish LSAT Writing early. St. Thomas says your file isn't complete without it, and an incomplete file sits while others get read.
The school leans hard on human rights and international law, with its own LL.M. and J.S.D. in the field and a Miami location. If that's why you're applying, say so with specifics. If it isn't, don't fake it; talk about the clinics or the Florida Supreme Court program instead.

St. Thomas University (Miami)

Deadlines

Essays

Personal statement (2 pages, double-spaced (instructions allow up to 4))

Editor's notes

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