University of California, Hastings application requirements

Apply by April 15, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry). University of California, Hastings charges no application fee. University of California, Hastings requires 5 application materials, listed below.

Deadline

Application deadline: April 15, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.

What you must submit

University of California, Hastings requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.

Tests accepted: LSAT (preferred) or GRE.

Recommendation letters

Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation (official JD FAQ: 'How many letters of recommendation should I submit? Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation.')

Personal statement

Personal statement reviewed as part of the application; UC Law SF recommends that the personal statement be 2-4 pages in length — quality is more important than quantity, and statements are evaluated for grammar, spelling, organization, clarity, and relevance

Fees and waivers

University of California, Hastings charges no application fee.

Fee waivers: The $75 application fee is waived for all applications submitted by the April 15, 2027 deadline; the JD FAQ also states there is no fee to apply to the JD Program

University of California, Hastings admissions numbers

Median LSAT
161
Fall 2025 entering class
Median GPA
3.71
Fall 2025 entering class
LSAT 25th–75th
158–163
Fall 2025 entering class
Acceptance rate
27.5%
Fall 2025 cycle
Est. annual tuition
$61,773
$53,087 in-state

University of California, Hastings admissions data · What LSAT do you need for University of California, Hastings?

Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against University of California, Hastings's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.

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