Thomas Jefferson School of Law
⚠ Lost ABA accreditation — historical ABA data shown below.
In its most recent ABA Standard 509 disclosure, Thomas Jefferson School of Law reported a median LSAT of —, a median undergraduate GPA of —, and a — acceptance rate. Its first-time bar passage rate was 26.43%, and — of graduates were in full-time, long-term JD jobs ten months out.
- First-time bar passage 26.43%
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trajectory since 2011
| Year | Median LSAT | Median undergraduate GPA | Acceptance rate | First-time bar passage | Resident tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 151 | 3.01 | — | 44.61% | $41,000 |
| 2012 | 148 | 2.93 | — | 45.85% | $42,000 |
| 2013 | 146 | 2.86 | — | 61.16% | $44,000 |
| 2014 | 145 | 2.84 | — | 55.24% | $44,900 |
| 2015 | 144 | 2.74 | — | 49.05% | $46,200 |
| 2016 | 143 | 2.89 | — | 48.23% | $47,600 |
| 2017 | 144 | 2.84 | 63.16% | — | $49,500 |
| 2018 | 147 | 2.80 | 44.76% | 37.31% | $49,500 |
| 2019 | 149 | 2.87 | 46.73% | 26.43% | $51,000 |
| 2020 | — | — | 0% | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | 0% | — | — |
Notable in the data
- Its sharpest one-year move in first-time bar passage came in 2013, from 45.85% to 61.16% (+15.3 pts).
- Resident tuition moved from $41,000 in 2011 to $51,000 in 2019 (+24%).
- Its first-time pass rate sits 36.9 points below the state average.
Region
California law schools · Pacific region
FAQ
What is Thomas Jefferson School of Law's bar passage rate?
26.43% passed on their first attempt in the most recent reported cycle, and 63.83% within two years.
Source: ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures, most recent reported cycle (trend 2011–2021). Last updated June 26, 2026.