Who Studies at NUSL?

It’s hard to summarize a diverse group of people with different backgrounds and various life experiences. But in general, Northeastern law students are people who believe that if you don’t agree with the system—change it. They’re risk takers who enjoy using the law—and even their careers—in non-traditional ways. They’re team players who thrive off of learning together as opposed to learning at the expense of others. They’re realists who believe practical experience is critical to the legal education process. And best of all, they’re passionate idealists who truly believe they can change the world.
 
The hard data for the class of 2012 looks like this:

• 60% are women
• 40% are men
• 33% are students of color
• Their average age is 25
• More than half come from outside Massachusetts
• We have a large percentage of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people
• Each new class comes from a variety of backgrounds—nurses, musicians, engineers, journalists, educators and political activists, just to name a few
• Enrolled first year students have a median grade point average of 3.4 and a median LSAT score of 161.

Get to know some our students by reading their blogs or email one of our student ambassadors. We also have more quick facts ready to share with you.