Answers to Common LSAC GPA Questions | Law School Admissions

Find reliable answers to LSAC GPA questions. Discover how LSAC calculates your GPA, why it might differ from your undergraduate GPA, and how law schools evaluate it during the admissions process.

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What is an LSAC GPA?

The LSAC GPA is standardized and recalculated using the LSAC CAS 4.33 grading scale. It is calculated by converting all your undergraduate grades from every institution you attended into a uniform scale. Law schools use this GPA to compare applicants consistently, regardless of the grading systems used at different schools.

How do I figure out my LSAC GPA?

You can figure out your LSAC GPA by reviewing your Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report after LSAC processes all required undergraduate transcripts. According to LSAC, transcript processing typically takes about 2 weeks but may extend to 4 ‐ 6 weeks during peak application periods. Your official LSAC GPA appears in the Academic Summary section of your CAS report once processing is complete.

Does LSAC GPA round up?

Yes, LSAC rounds GPAs to two decimal places using standard rounding rules.

It does not “inflate” GPAs—it only applies normal rounding at the thousandths place. So your LSAC GPA will always be reported with two decimals, rounded in the standard way.