Law School GPA Calculator – LSAC Grade Conversion & Cumulative

⚖️ LSAC GPA Calculator & Grade Conversion

Welcome to the official **LSAC GPA Calculator**. This tool is essential for prospective Law School (JD) students as it converts your undergraduate grades into the standardized LSAC 4.33 scale. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) performs this conversion for *every* grade earned at *every* institution attended to create a single, cumulative GPA used for all JD applications. Enter your course data below to see your official LSAC Grade Point Average.

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Enter Your Coursework

Course Name

Credit Hours

Original Letter Grade

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Apply LSAC Repeat Course Rule (usually counts both grades)

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✅ Your Official LSAC Cumulative GPA

This is the GPA used by Law School admissions committees.

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Academic Summary Breakdown

Total Attempted Credits (LSAC Eligible)

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Total LSAC Grade Points

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LSAC Conversion Scale

4.33 Max

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Deep Dive: Understanding and Calculating Your LSAC GPA

The journey to law school begins long before you take the LSAT. One of the most critical components of your application is the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Cumulative GPA. This figure is not necessarily the GPA printed on your undergraduate transcript. The LSAC meticulously recalculates every single grade you have earned at all undergraduate institutions—and in some cases, graduate work—to create a standardized score that all law schools can compare fairly. This process is known as LSAC Grade Conversion.

How to use the LSAC GPA Calculator Effectively

Using our LSAC GPA calculator is a straightforward process designed to mirror the LSAC's own conversion methodology. You will need your official undergraduate transcripts to ensure accuracy. The key steps are:

1. Input Every Course: List all undergraduate courses you have attempted. Do not exclude courses where you performed poorly, as LSAC counts virtually every grade.
2. Select Credit Hours: Choose the credit hours awarded for the course, exactly as listed on your transcript.
3. Input the Original Letter Grade: Select the exact letter grade you received. Our system handles the LSAC Grade Conversion Engine, turning your university's grade (e.g., a standard 'A') into the LSAC's precise numeric value (4.000 or 4.333).
4. Handle Repeats (Crucial): LSAC's Repeat Course Rule Handling is a major difference. If you repeat a course, LSAC generally counts *both* the original grade and the repeated grade in the cumulative GPA, unlike many universities that only count the latter. Our calculator, by default, applies the standard LSAC rule.
5. Calculate and Verify: Once all courses are entered, click 'Calculate' to see your official LSAC Cumulative GPA Output.

The Calculation Formula: Quality Points Auto-Calculation

The fundamental LSAC GPA formula relies on two main variables: Total LSAC Grade Points and Total Attempted Credits.

$$ \text{LSAC Cumulative GPA} = \frac{\text{Total LSAC Grade Points}}{\text{Total Attempted Credits (LSAC Eligible)}} $$

LSAC Grade Conversion: The conversion system is based on a 4.333 scale, which accounts for the use of A+ grades, where applicable. For example, a standard 'B' grade converts to 3.000 LSAC quality points. An 'A-' converts to 3.667. This conversion is done for every single class to generate the Quality Points Auto-Calculation for each course.

Exclusions: The calculator also features Exclude Non-countable Grades logic. Grades like Pass/Fail ('P'), Withdraw ('W'), and Audit ('AU') are automatically excluded from the calculation, as they are not factored into the LSAC numeric GPA.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between my university GPA and my LSAC GPA?

Your university GPA uses your school's local grading system and rules (often a 4.0 scale). The LSAC GPA uses a standardized 4.333 scale and applies uniform rules for all applicants, notably by counting all grades for repeated courses, which often results in a slightly lower GPA than the one on your school's transcript.

Does LSAC count grades from community college or transfer credits?

Yes, absolutely. The LSAC GPA includes *all* undergraduate work attempted at *any* institution, including community colleges, summer courses, and classes for which you received transfer credit. The conversion is applied to the original grade received.

What is the LSAC's rule for repeated courses?

The standard LSAC policy is to include *both* the original and all subsequent grades for a repeated course in the GPA calculation, even if your undergraduate university only counts the last attempt. This is why it's critical to include every attempt in this calculator.

What happens to Pass/Fail grades in the LSAC GPA?

Pass ('P') and Fail ('F') grades are generally excluded from the numeric LSAC GPA calculation. However, if the 'F' was converted to a 'P' by the school, LSAC may still count the original 'F' grade. Non-countable grades like Withdraw ('W') and Audit ('AU') are also excluded.

Why is the LSAC GPA important for JD admissions?

The LSAC GPA is the primary academic metric law schools use for initial application screening. It standardizes academic performance across all undergraduate institutions, allowing admissions committees to accurately compare applicants from different schools on a single scale.