Law school
University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law
Honolulu, HI
#91 in U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools (2026-27)
Admissions profile
Fall 2025 entering class
- LSAT (25th / median / 75th)
- 155 / 158 / 162
- GPA (25th / median / 75th)
- 3.40 / 3.62 / 3.80
- Admit rate
- 26.2%
- Entering class
- 140
- Applications
- 1,654
- Admitted
- 434
Source: Richardson Law — Standard 509 Information Report (2025)
Where your numbers sit
Against the published percentiles above — not an estimate, not a prediction.
Published LSAT: 25th 155 · median 158 · 75th 162.
Published GPA: 25th 3.40 · median 3.62 · 75th 3.80.
Percentiles: American Bar Association Standard 509 Information Report · Fall 2025 entering class
Essay prompts
2026–27 application cycle · quoted from the school
Personal Statement
Required · 500 words
Personal Statement : Compose a 500-word personal statement on a subject of your choice. Many applicants write about their goals, achievements, influences, and their interest in our Law School.
Source: University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law — JD application requirements
Why Richardson?
Required
Why Richardson? Please tell us why you would like to study at our Law School in approximately 250 words.
Source: University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law — JD application requirements
Résumé
Required
Résumé : Write a résumé detailing your education, extracurricular activity, professional experience, and community service.
Source: University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law — JD application requirements
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Application deadlines
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Sources
- Richardson Law — Standard 509 Information Report (2025) — American Bar Association
- University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law — JD application requirements — University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law
- Best Law Schools (2026-27) — U.S. News & World Report
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