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Is law school similar to undergrad in that the state public schools usually have to fill a certain number of seats with in-state applicants? I'm planning to apply to a few out of state Tier 1 publics where my LSAT will be over their 75th percent, but I have no ties to their respective states and just worry I will be disadvantaged as an out of state applicant. Thanks in advance.

Bluex12 wrote:Is law school similar to undergrad in that the state public schools usually have to fill a certain number of seats with in-state applicants? I'm planning to apply to a few out of state Tier 1 publics where my LSAT will be over their 75th percent, but I have no ties to their respective states and just worry I will be disadvantaged as an out of state applicant. Thanks in advance.

It depends very much on the school. Some schools have higher limits for in-state applicants. It won't make or break you at virtually any school, but may give you a slight advantage with that advantage level variable at whichever school you are specifically asking about.

I do know that UTexas has a requirement that a certain percentage (60%?) of their class be from Texas. This is (arguably) not a regional school but I imagine there are other schools with similar requirements out there.

Virginia may be one with limits on non-residents.

I've "HEARD" (although this isn't a regional school, that Michigan DOES NOT CARE if you are an in-state applicant for law school. However, for undergrad it gives you a boost. (source: in-state student who went undergrad to umich)

UNC may be another.