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 2027 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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160
Students
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59%
female students
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37%
students of color
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23
median age
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90
undergraduate schools represented
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32
states, as well as D.C., Canada, Guam, and United Kingdom
| 75th percentile GPA: | 3.94 |
| Median GPA: | 3.89 |
| 25th percentile GPA: | 3.66 |
| 75th percentile LSAT: | 170 |
| Median LSAT: | 169 |
| 25th percentile LSAT: | 163 |
Journeys to Vanderbilt Law
Journeys with Reagan Leverett '25
Journeys with Miles Brinkley '25
Journeys with Kristin Smith '25
Experience Counts
The majority of the Class of 2027 graduated college at least one year before entering Vanderbilt Law School; 45% were age 24 to 31 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 2027 Snapshot
Meet Our Students
Elizabeth Wehby '26
Through faculty support and clinic experience, Elizabeth established multiple pathways to a public interest career.
Trey Ferguson JD/MBA '24
Driven by interests in political economy and finance, Trey found that Vanderbilt's JD / MBA program opened up a broad array of career paths.
Anna Coplon '24
Through coursework, peers, and faculty, Anna found a way to merge her interest in international law with a corporate legal setting.