
Founded in 1908, New England Law | Boston has a long history of expanding access to the legal profession. The school offers flexible full-time, part-time day, and evening programs that appeal to working professionals and non-traditional students.
New England Law emphasizes practical training through clinics, externships, and skills courses, supported by a faculty with extensive practice experience. Students benefit from Boston’s dense legal market and access to courts, government agencies, and nonprofits.
Graduates typically begin their careers in Massachusetts and throughout New England in small and mid-sized firms, government offices, and public interest organizations. The school’s large alumni base in the Boston area provides networking and mentoring opportunities.
A median LSAT of 153 places New England Law among the most competitive law schools. Applicants below 149 should consider retaking the exam or emphasizing other strong application components.
New England Law | Boston is moderately competitive with an acceptance rate of 76.27%. Applicants with scores near the median of 153 LSAT and 3.31 GPA have a strong chance of admission.
While there is no strict minimum, the 25th percentile LSAT score is 149. Applicants scoring below this number face significant challenges but may be considered if they have exceptionally strong soft factors or work experience.
Interview policies vary by year, but top-tier schools like New England Law often use interviews (by invitation) to evaluate candidates holistically. Check the specific requirements in the Admissions section above.
80% of graduates are employed 10 months after graduation. A significant portion (5%) go into BigLaw firms, while 5% secure federal clerkships.