LSD pointed out that out of 9,933 applicants last year (2022), only 685 were offered admission. The prospect of getting into Harvard Law School is based on the candidate’s past accomplishments and future promise. As stated in the school’s standards of admission, the candidate should “demonstrate potential for success in law school through an exceptional undergraduate academic record, standardized test scores in the top percentiles, and substantial accomplishments in work or extracurricular activities”.