J.D. Class Profile
At Vanderbilt Law, we intentionally recruit students who we expect will invest in, and benefit from, our community. Each cohort brings together inquisitive, driven, and varied members from across the country, creating a foundation for a rewarding and memorable legal education.
A Tradition of Excellence
While the members of the Class of 2029 comprise a diverse set of backgrounds and experiences, they share a common bond of academic excellence. As the following statistics indicate, they excelled in their undergraduate studies and show outstanding promise for law studies.
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179
students
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34
states, including D.C.
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23
median age
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3.90
median GPA
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171
median LSAT
| 75th percentile GPA: | 3.98 |
| Median GPA: | 3.90 |
| 25th percentile GPA: | 3.74 |
| 75th percentile LSAT: | 172 |
| Median LSAT: | 171 |
| 25th percentile LSAT: | 167 |
Journeys to Vanderbilt Law
Journeys with Victoria Pino '27
Journeys with William Nguyen '27
Journeys with Simone Wu McGuinness '27
Experience Counts
The majority of the Class of 2029 graduated college at least one year before entering Vanderbilt Law School; with ages ranging from 21 to 41 at entry. Collectively, the members of the class bring a wealth of experience in a variety of areas. Their backgrounds include business, science, education, technology, service, public policy, and graduate training in a number of fields.
Class of 2029 Snapshot
Meet Our Students
Rachel Davis '25
Rachel leveraged her clinic experience and community involvement to establish multiple pathways to a public interest career.
Miles Brinkley '25
For Miles, Vanderbilt didn’t just help him secure a job offer or become a more analytical thinker; it helped him understand the way lawyers think and act.
Anna Espinoza '26
Through coursework, externships, student organizations, and journal engagement, Anna built the skills she needed to fight for the people and issues she cares about.