
In the most recent application year (2024), Southwestern Law School reported an acceptance rate of 39.67% from 3,334 applicants, with 1,322 being accepted. This marks an increase in acceptance compared to 2023, which had a significantly higher acceptance rate of 50.4% but a similar level of applicants at 3,200. Over the past few years, the acceptance rate has fluctuated, with rates ranging from a low of 36.2% in 2024 to a high of 50.4% in 2023, and the average acceptance rate over the last five years hovering around 40%. This variability signals changing applicant dynamics and highlights the competitiveness of the admissions process at Southwestern.