Law School Applicants Continued to Skyrocket in 2025, Driving Admission Rates to New Lows by RG | Apr 24, 2026 | Law.com At the same time, the total number of J.D. degrees awarded in 2025 decreased by nearly 2,500 from the year before. At the same time, the total number of J.D. degrees awarded in 2025 decreased by nearly 2,500 from the year before.