GRE - Frequently Asked Questions - Mercer Law School Accepting GRE Scores

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FAQ sheet explaining Mercer Law School’s policy for accepting GRE scores as an alternative to the LSAT for applicants who have not taken the LSAT. It clarifies why the GRE is accepted, which test receives the most weight in admissions, and whether CAS must be used for submitting all application materials. It also explains score reporting and section evaluation, including how Mercer determines which valid scores to consider and whether GRE can replace an existing LSAT score. Contact details and helpful links are provided.

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Frequently Asked Questions

GRE acceptance and admissions weighting

CAS submission and score reporting

GRE sections and score consideration

Helpful links and contact

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ACCEPTING GRE TEST SCORES Mercer Law School will accept the GRE in place of anLSAT score for students who have not taken the LSAT. Why is Mercer Law School accepting the GRE? While the vast majority of our applicants will apply for admission using the LSAT score to meet our requirement for an admissions test score, Mercer Law School joins several other nationally accredited law schools that accept the GRE as an alternative admissions test. We hope the option of this alternative test will make law school testing more accessible and inclusive to a diverse applicant pool, while providing ample evidence upon which to evaluate applicants’ aptitude for the study of law. Which admissions test will be given the most weight inthe admissions decision? The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) will remain the primary admission test, and the vast majority of applicants will be admitted with a LSAT score. Am I required to subscribe to and use the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Credential Assembly Services (CAS) if I do not have an LSAT score to report? Yes. All elements of the application must be submitted through CAS. The completed application for admission, your academic transcript(s), letters of recommendation, personal statement, resume, and other addenda you choose to submit as part of your application are processed by LSAC and delivered electronically to us through your CAS subscription service. How will Mercer Law School know which valid test score(s) I have and planto submit for consideration? You must complete the questions on our application for admission that require you to indicate the test (LSAT or GRE) for which you have valid score(s)Your LSAT score(s) will be sent electronically to Mercer Law School as part of your CAS report. Can I submit a GRE score in place of my LSAT score if I already have a valid LSAT score? No. If you have a valid LSAT score(s), that score will be used to evaluate your application. Will more consideration be given to the verbal or quantitative section of the GRE? Both sections will be considered and respective scores averaged to represent a general percentile score. If I have scores on the LSAT and the GRE, which scores will be reported? Mercer Law School will follow the methodology established by the accreditation or evaluative entity when reporting scores on the LSAT and/or on alternative tests. HELPFUL LINKS GRE – Taking the Test GRE –Sending Your Scores Creating a CAS Account with LSAC Additional Questions? Contact Mercer Law Office of Admissions Email: [admissions@law.mercer.edu](admissions@law.mercer.edu) [Phone:](Phone:) (478) 301-2605

FAQs

Why does Mercer Law School accept the GRE instead of the LSAT for some applicants?

Mercer Law School accepts the GRE as an alternative admissions test to improve accessibility and inclusivity for applicants who have not taken the LSAT, while still providing evidence to evaluate law study aptitude.

Which admissions test will be weighted the most in the admissions decision?

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) remains the primary admission test, and the vast majority of applicants are admitted with an LSAT score.

If I do have an LSAT score, can I submit a GRE score in place of it?

No. If you have a valid LSAT score(s), that score will be used to evaluate your application, rather than the GRE.

Sep 4, 2026

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