A 'good' GPA means different things at different schools. Here's the framework.
BigLaw Bear · 2 min read

You just got your first semester grades and you're Googling whether your GPA is "good." The answer depends entirely on context.
Remember: law school grades are curved. A 3.3 at a school with a 3.3 median means you're exactly average. A 3.3 at a school with a 3.0 median means you're well above average. Always compare your GPA to your school's median, not to some abstract standard.
While every school is different, here's a rough framework:
At T6 schools (median ~3.3-3.5):
At T14 schools (median ~3.2-3.4):
At T30-T50 schools (median ~3.0-3.2):
Your percentile ranking matters more than the raw GPA. Top 20% at any school is strong. Top third is competitive. These percentiles translate more consistently across schools than GPA numbers do.
You have a second semester to move the needle. Many students improve significantly once they understand how law school exams work. One semester is a data point, not a verdict.
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