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Have you ever engaged in any conduct that, or were subjected to a situation which:

resulted in arrest, discipline, sanction, or warning;
resulted in termination or suspension from school or employment;
resulted in loss or suspension of any license or non-parking permit, including, but not limited to, professional, occupational, driver's, hunting, fishing, weapons;
resulted in any inquiry, any investigation, or any administrative or judicial proceeding by an employer, educational institution, government agency, professional organization, or licensing authority, or in connection with an employment disciplinary or termination procedure;
endangered the safety of others, breached fiduciary obligations, or constituted a violation of workplace or academic conduct rules (including honor code, academic probation, social/behavioral probation, and good standing policies);
resulted, during the past five years only, in being given a written warning, or taken into custody, or accused, formally or informally of the violation of a traffic law or ordinance, other than parking offenses;
resulted in failure to file any required personal federal, state, or local income tax return, or failure to pay any taxes due;
involved being a named party to any legal action, including, but not limited to, civil, equitable, family law, probate, guardianship, bankruptcy, or special proceedings; or
involved having organized or helped organize or become a member of any organization or group of persons which, during the period of your membership or association, you knew was advocating or teaching that the government of the United States or any state or any political subdivisions thereof should be overthrown or overturned by force, violence, or any unlawful means?

This question reflects information requested by the North Carolina Board of Law Examiners for the Bar Exam General Application. Answer "yes" if the answer to any of the above-numbered questions is "yes" with the following exceptions.

You may omit any arrest, charge, or conviction that has been expunged by a duly entered order of expunction. You may omit any non-criminal violations of traffic law or ordinance which occurred more than five years ago, if the non-criminal traffic violation did not involve driving under the influence of alcohol or another impairing substance and did not result in arrest or suspension/revocation of a driver's license. You may omit all non-criminal parking offenses, regardless of when such offenses occurred.

George Mason

In addition to passing a bar examination, all U.S. jurisdictions require applicants to meet character, fitness, and other qualifications for bar admission. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research the specific requirements of any jurisdiction where they intend to practice. Contact for each jurisdiction is available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners at www.ncbex.org.

Scalia Law requires all applicants to answer questions related to character and fitness. If you answer "Yes" to any such question, you must provide a detailed explanation including the time, place, and circumstances surrounding the conduct. All applicants have an ongoing duty to disclose any character and fitness matters that arise after submitting this application to the Admissions Office. Admitted and matriculated students must also report such matters to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Programs and the Director of Bar Support.

Failure to provide accurate and complete disclosures may result in revocation of scholarships, cancellation of matriculation, or denial or delay of bar admissions. Applicants are strongly advised to err on the side of full disclosure.

Has any college, university, graduate school, or professional school ever brought a disciplinary action against you (including honor code or code of ethics charges), issued a warning or reprimand, undertaken any form of review or investigation of your conduct, placed you on academic or social probation, suspended you, expelled you, asked you to withdraw, or are you currently the subject of any pending or expected disciplinary action by any academic institution?
Have you ever been charged with, convicted of, arrested, and/or pleaded guilty or no contest to any violation of the criminal laws (including misdemeanors and felonies) even if the record was expunged?
Are there any criminal charges, felony, misdemeanor or other accusations, currently pending against you that, if resulting in a conviction, would require you to answer "Yes" to the previous question? You must answer "Yes" even if you have been advised by an attorney not to disclose.
Have you ever been cited for any traffic infractions, including traffic camera violations, regardless of the outcome? Do not include parking tickets.

Instructions: George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School is located just a few miles away from downtown Washington, D.C., the nexus for the creation of the world's most important legislation and jurisprudence.

Applicants for regular admission should submit their applications as soon as possible after September 17. Applications are not evaluated until all required documents have been received. Please provide your name and LSAC account number on each electronic attachment. To be considered for admission to Scalia Law, applicants must provide the following items:

1. Application

All applicants must apply electronically via LSAC.

2. LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report

All applicants, whether taking the LSAT or GRE, must register with LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). The CAS Report must reflect (a) all work done at undergraduate institutions, signifying that a baccalaureate degree has been or will be awarded before the start of the academic year for which admission is being sought and (b) if the applicant is applying with the LSAT, the CAS report must reflect the results of at least one Law School Admission Test (LSAT) taken within 5 years prior to the date of application submission.

The Scalia Law Credential Assembly Service Recipient Code is 5827.

The applicant has sole responsibility for meeting all of LSAC’s requirements. Failure to register properly, maintain registration throughout the admissions process, or provide transcripts and other related materials to LSAC can delay or prevent release of a report to a law school. Scalia Law is not responsible for incomplete or missing reports and will not contact applicants about incomplete or missing reports.

3. LSAT/GRE

All applicants must take either the LSAT or GRE. Applicants with both LSAT and GRE scores should submit LSAT scores only.

LSAT

To be considered for our priority deadline of March 1, an application must be complete by March 4. The latest LSAT accepted for our priority deadline is the February administration. For applicants who are applying under our regular deadline of April 30, the latest LSAT accepted is the April administration.

GRE

In order to have a complete application by our March 1 priority deadline, an applicant must take the GRE prior to February 5. For applicants who are applying under our regular deadline of April 30, the applicant must take the GRE prior to April 3. Applicants who take the GRE instead of the LSAT must have the Educational Testing Service (ETS) send Scalia Law the GRE score. The ETS school code for Scalia Law is 2737. All applicants who apply with the GRE must subscribe and utilize the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

4. Character and Fitness Verification

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

An affirmative answer to any of the character and fitness questions on our application requires a detailed written explanation. All applicants have an ongoing duty to disclose matters that arise after completing this application, but prior to matriculation at Scalia Law, to the Admissions Office. Omissions or failure to accurately disclose matters requested on this application may result in denial or delay of bar licensure. An applicant should err on the side of full disclosure.

5. Personal Statement

The application requires submission of a personal statement not to exceed two pages, double-spaced. The thoughts and words of the personal statement must be uniquely those of the applicant. With the exception of basic proofreading, no other(s) may assist in the creation of the personal statement.

6. "Mason" Statement

The application requires submission of an additional statement not to exceed two pages, double-spaced, that discusses the applicant's particular interest in Scalia Law.

7. Resumé

The application requires a resumé. There is no page limit.

8. Letter of Recommendation

The application requires one letter of recommendation. Scalia Law requires that applicants use the CAS Letter of Recommendation Service and follow the CAS procedures.

9. Application for In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable)

Applicants who believe they qualify for in-state tuition rates must complete the Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates. To print, go to the Form section of the application. This form must be submitted with your application. See Section 23-7.4, Code of Virginia, and registrar.gmu.edu/domicile regarding eligibility.

10. Application for Flex-JD Public Interest Discount (if applicable)

Flex-JD applicants who believe they qualify for the Flex-JD Public Interest Discount must complete and include the Flex-JD Public Interest Discount Application. To print, go to the Form section of the application. This form must be submitted with your application.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Scalia Law requires that international transcripts be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service. If an applicant has completed any postsecondary work outside the US (including its territories) or Canada, the applicant must use the Credential Assembly Service for the evaluation of international transcripts. This service is included in the Credential Assembly Service registration fee. An International Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), which will be incorporated into your Credential Assembly Service report. Questions about the Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001 or LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

Note to all applicants: The one exception to required use of the Credential Assembly Service is completion of international work through a study-abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a US or Canadian institution, where the work is clearly indicated as such on the home campus transcript.

If seeking F-1 immigration status, the international applicant must submit an International Student Certificate of Financial Responsibility (www.law.gmu.edu/admissions/financialresponsibility.pdf). Immigration documents I-20 required for international students studying full time in the US will not be issued until the student has completed the form and returned it along with a copy of the identification page of the passport and supporting documents to:

George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
Admissions Office
3301 Fairfax Drive, MSN 1G3
Arlington, VA 22201

It is strongly recommended that international applicants submit an application no later than February 1, in order to ensure the timely processing of immigration documentation.

Equal Opportunity Policy

George Mason University is committed to providing equal opportunity and an educational and work environment free from any discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, pregnancy status or genetic information. George Mason University shall adhere to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity/affirmative action statutes and regulations.

The University is dedicated to ensuring access, fairness and equity for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans (as covered by law) in its educational programs, related activities and employment. George Mason University shall thus maintain a continuing affirmative action program to identify and eliminate discriminatory practices in every phase of university operations.

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Baylor

11. Character and Fitness

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Because of the high ethical standards governing lawyers, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below is often more significant and leads to more serious consequences than the act or event itself. Failure to provide full and truthful answers may result in denial of admission, withdrawal of admission, expulsion after matriculation, revocation of the law degree after graduation, other disciplinary action by the Law School, referral to appropriate legal education authorities and state bar examiners, and/or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. Failure to answer a question and/or providing superficial explanations will result in your application file being considered incomplete. Full candor in the application process is required not only by Baylor Law but also by the state bar for the jurisdiction(s) in which you intend to practice. At the start of your studies, the state bar authorities will review your law school application answers for accuracy by means of a thorough background check. Additionally, your entire history will be checked again by the state bar authorities when you apply for admission to the bar, which you must do in order to practice law.

Read the following questions very carefully. If the answer to any of the following questions is "yes," you must provide a detailed explanation in a separate Word document as an electronic attachment. Include your name and LSAC account number on each page. This explanation must be separate from any material provided as part of your personal statement.

1. Have you ever been disciplined in any way for any matter by any college, university, law school, or other institution of higher learning, or by any professor, administrator, employee, or entity representing any college, university, law school, or other institution of higher learning; or have you been allowed to withdraw from such an institution to avoid such discipline, whether or not the record of such action was retained in your file? Discipline includes, without limitation, a letter or other written notice of reprimand or warning, suspension, expulsion, adjustment of grade, assignment of community service, any form of probation, or any other adverse action. Entity includes, without limitation, residential facilities or other facilities owned or managed by or in any way affiliated with a college, university, law school, or other institution of higher learning.YesNo

2. Have you ever been accused within any academic setting of cheating, plagiarism, or any other academic dishonesty?YesNo

Instructions for the question below: You may exclude minor traffic violations. You must, however, report any traffic or other offenses involving alcohol, drugs, or controlled substances, or any offenses in which there was an attempt, successful or not, to suspend or revoke your driver's license. List and provide a detailed explanation of each instance, including its ultimate disposition. You must disclose each instance, even if no charges were filed, even if you were granted any type of pretrial diversion, even if filed charges were dismissed (with or without prejudice), even if such charges resulted in a deferred adjudication, even if you were acquitted of such charges, or even if such charges resulted in a conviction that was reversed, set aside, vacated, or expunged. Administrative license suspensions must also be disclosed. You must also disclose any matters involving a failure to appear or answer any citation or warrant, whether for a traffic violation or otherwise. Disclosure is required even if you have been informed by any source that you do not have to disclose any such instance and even if a search of your public records made by you or on your behalf did not disclose an instance that has in fact occurred.

3. Have you ever, either as an adult or juvenile, been ticketed for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any violation of the law?YesNo

4. If you have ever served in the Armed Forces (federal or state), were any administrative or disciplinary proceedings commenced against you, or did you receive a less-than-honorable discharge? List and explain each instance including its ultimate disposition and all details. (If you have never served in the Armed Forces, you may leave this question blank.)YesNoClear answer

5. Have you ever been a part of a civil proceeding in which: (1) you were alleged to have committed fraud or any type of misrepresentation; (2) you were alleged to have engaged in grossly negligent or reckless conduct; (3) you were the subject of a proceeding to enact guardianship or commitment based upon incompetency, mental illness, or substance abuse; or (4) you were alleged to have engaged in any act of violence against person(s) or to have engaged in the willful destruction of property? If any of these instances have occurred, this question should be answered "yes", regardless of the outcome of the proceeding. List and provide a detailed explanation for each instance, including its ultimate disposition.YesNo

6. Have you ever been terminated, suspended, disciplined, or permitted to resign in lieu of termination from a job?YesNo

7. Have you ever been suspended, placed on probation or warning, or otherwise disciplined by any professional organization or state agency charged with reviewing professional conduct, or are any charges or proceedings pending or completed?YesNo

8. Are you currently the target or subject of actual or potential grand jury proceedings?YesNo

Application Deadlines

All early (non-binding) applications must be electronically transmitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on December 1, 2025 and must be completeed by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on December 5, 2025. All regular applications must be electronically submitted by March 15, 2026, and all applications must be completed by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, on March 19, 2026.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for any applicant who submits an electronic application.

Baccalaureate Degree and Transcripts

Each applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from a four-year, accredited college or university or be enrolled in a course of study at a four-year, accredited college or university that will lead to the awarding of a baccalaureate degree. You should arrange to have all post-secondary transcripts included with your CAS report when you apply.

If you matriculate at Baylor Law, you are required to submit official transcripts from each institution of higher education in which you were enrolled prior to matriculation at Baylor Law, so that we may verify all academic credits undertaken and all degrees conferred. If the transcript(s) included with the law school application is/are the final transcript(s), nothing additional is needed. For Fall starters, all transcripts are due by October 15, 2026. For Spring and Summer starters, all transcripts are due by the Monday of the fifth week of class. Unless an exception is approved by the Associate Dean on the basis of extraordinary circumstances, a student will not be allowed to enroll in the second quarter of law school until all transcripts are received.

Current Mailing and E-mail Addresses

A decision letter will be mailed to your current mailing address. We will also be sending communications to your primary email address. Therefore, if either of these addresses changes at any point prior to matriculation, you should update your address through the online status checker.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

All applicants are required to take the LSAT, and you must have an LSAT score on file prior to the application deadline for the term to which you are applying.

LSAT registration information is available by visiting LSAC.org or by sending an e-mail to LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

All applicants must register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and arrange to have each undergraduate transcript sent through that service. The CAS is the division of LSAC that collects and analyzes academic data and transcripts. All applicants must also comply with all Credential Assembly Service notifications and payment requirements. The CAS furnishes law schools with college transcripts, LSAT scores, and letters of recommendation.

Letters of Recommendation

Baylor Law requires the submission of one letter of recommendation per applicant, preferably from someone who can attest to the applicant's ability to enter a competitive professional program. To avoid delays in the consideration of the application, Baylor Law requires that the letter be submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service that serves all member schools. This service is included in the CAS registration. The letter will be copied and sent along with the law school report. To use this service, an applicant should follow the directions for submitting letters outlined at LSAC.org, making sure to fill out and give the letter writer a Letter of Recommendation Form.

Additional letters of recommendation are not necessary; however, you may submit a maximum of three letters. Baylor Law requires that any additional letters of recommendation also be submitted through the Letter of Recommendation Service. Since application files may be reviewed shortly after receipt of law school reports, Baylor Law cannot guarantee that additional letters of recommendation will be considered by the Admissions Committee if the letters are received after an application file has been sent to the Admissions Committee for review. Furthermore, Baylor Law cannot accommodate special requests to hold application files awaiting (an) additional letter(s) of recommendation.

Personal Statement

You must electronically attach a personal statement, which should be two or three pages, double-spaced, and in 12-point font. The personal statement must be your own work product, although others (e.g., your pre-law advisor) may review it and offer guidance. You may not use generative artificial intelligence to write your personal statement. This is your opportunity to persuade the Admissions Committee that you should be admitted to Baylor Law. Through the personal statement, the Committee will try to get a sense of your character and will evaluate your writing ability. Any number of factors could be helpful to the Admissions Committee, including your motivation to study law; past work experience and future career objectives; evidence of academic achievement, leadership, and responsibility; community involvement; educational, social, and economic background; and any special skills or training, such as language skills, advocacy skills, or scientific or technical training. The Committee is particularly interested in learning about any aspect of your background that would allow you distinctively to enrich our community. The Admissions Committee places considerable importance on the personal statement.

Résumé

A résumé is required. It is not limited to one page or to your educational background and professional experience but should only include activities after high school. It should also highlight volunteer activities, leadership experience, and special skills.

Applying for Admission to More Than One Quarter

Baylor Law operates on a true quarter system and enrolls entering students in three of its four quarters?Spring (February), Summer (May), and Fall (August). The application pool for the Fall class is larger than the application pools for the Spring and Summer classes, making admission into the Fall class more difficult. Most law schools admit one class per year in the Fall; therefore, most applicants only consider applying to Fall classes. At Baylor Law, smaller application pools for the Spring and Summer classes provide students with a better chance of admission. Therefore, an applicant can apply for admission to more than one quarter at a time. If you are interested in applying to more than one quarter, you must submit a separate application form for each quarter for which you want to be considered.

Follow-up E-mails and Online Status-Checking Feature

Within two business days of receiving the application form, the Admissions Office will send an e-mail confirming receipt. This e-mail will contain instructions on how to check, 24/7, the status of the application. Additionally, within two business days of your application's completion, the Admissions Office will send an e-mail notifying you that your file is complete and ready for review. If you indicated on the application form that you will be taking a future LSAT, the Admissions Office will hold the file until receipt of that LSAT score, unless you notify us otherwise.

Prior Law School Attendance

An applicant who enrolled at another law school, even for a brief amount of time, is required to submit a letter of standing to the Admissions Office. If exams were taken, a transcript must also be sent. Applications will not be considered complete until these items are received. These documents must be sent through CAS or to Baylor Law directly. If you attend another law school while you still have an active application file at Baylor Law, you must notify the Admissions Office of this fact in writing to gobaylorlaw@baylor.edu.

International Degree Applicants

Applicants who have earned undergraduate degrees from institutions outside the United States or Canada must submit copies of international transcripts through the CAS. If you completed any postsecondary work outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada, you must use this service for the evaluation of international transcripts. The one exception to this requirement is if the international work was completed through a study abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a U.S. or Canadian institution, and the work is clearly indicated as such on the home campus transcript. This service is included in the CAS registration fee. An international credential evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), which will be incorporated into the CAS Report. If the Admissions Committee determines that you need to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, you must contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and request that your TOEFL score be sent to LSAC. LSAC's TOEFL code for the Credential Assembly Service is 8395. The score will be included in the international credential evaluation document that will be included in the law school report.

Applicants with international degrees must take the LSAT. Many forms of financial aid are not available to international students. Therefore, international degree applicants need to evaluate their abilities to meet the total education costs and to obtain the necessary visas. International degree applicants must be prepared for the possibility of funding all of their educational and living expenses for the entire three years of law school.

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FSU

Educational Institution Discipline Duty to Disclose: Have you ever been accused of a violation of an honor code or student conduct code, warned, placed on academic, scholastic or disciplinary probation, suspended, requested or advised to discontinue your studies, dropped, expelled, or requested to resign or otherwise subjected to discipline by any college, law school or other post-secondary institution?
Educational Institution Discipline Duty to Disclose: Regardless of whether the record has been cancelled or annulled, or whether no record was made, have you ever been accused of cheating, plagiarism, or other academic dishonesty at any school you attended?
Violation of Law Duty to Disclose: Have you ever been arrested, detained or restrained, given a notice to appear or taken into custody for the violation of a law or ordinance? You should disclose each instance even though the charges may have been dismissed, you were acquitted, adjudication was withheld, or a conviction was reversed, set aside, or vacated. However, if your records were expunged pursuant to applicable law, you are not required to answer yes to this question.
Violation of Law Duty to Disclose: Have you ever been arrested, detained or restrained, taken into custody or accused of driving while intoxicated, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level or charged with vehicular manslaughter or vehicular homicide? You should disclose each instance even though the charges may have been dismissed, you were acquitted, adjudication was withheld, or a conviction was reversed, set aside, or vacated. However, if your records were expunged pursuant to applicable law, you are not required to answer yes to this question.
Violation of Law Duty to Disclose: Have you ever been charged with a traffic violation that resulted in a fine of $200 or more, charged with a traffic violation that resulted in time spent in jail, or had your driver license or your driving privileges revoked or suspended? You should disclose each instance even though the charges may have been dismissed, you were acquitted, adjudication was withheld, or a conviction was reversed, set aside, or vacated. However, if your records were expunged pursuant to applicable law, you are not required to answer yes to this question.

If you answer yes to any of the questions below, you must provide a detailed explanation. If you need more space than the application provides, you may submit an electronic attachment.

1. Have you ever been placed on probation, dropped, suspended, expelled, or otherwise been subjected to discipline by any institution of learning above elementary school level for conduct which might reflect upon your character?

Please explain the circumstances.

Note: If you need more space to provide a detailed account you may include an electronic attachment.

(maximum characters 500)

Are you a defendant in a pending criminal matter, or have you, at any age, unless specifically excluded below, been charged with, indicted for, tried for, convicted of, or pleaded guilty to, any felony or misdemeanor or the violation of any law? In your response to this question, disclose any matter in which you were adjudicated a youthful offender or received an equivalent adjudication.

Do NOT report:
(a) any matter in which you were adjudicated a juvenile delinquent in Family Court or other noncriminal proceeding;
(b) any citation, ticket or arrest that did not result in criminal charges or an indictment, trial, conviction or guilty plea;
(c) vehicle and traffic matters that occurred more than 10 years before the filing of this application, EXCEPT alcohol or drug-related traffic violations, which must be reported in all cases, irrespective of when they occurred; or
(d) parking violations.

Please explain the circumstances.

Note: If you need more space to provide a detailed account you may include an electronic attachment.

(maximum characters 500)

Have you ever been a complainant, party or witness to or otherwise involved in any civil or criminal action, proceeding or investigation?
Please explain the circumstances.

Note: If you need more space to provide a detailed account you may include an electronic attachment.

(maximum characters 500)

Please Note: This application is for individuals who are taking the LSAT as part of their admissions process. If you plan to ONLY take the GRE or JD-Next, please submit the Fordham Law - GRE/JD-Next Only JD Application, also available on LSAC.org.

We strongly encourage applicants to submit their application through the Law School Admissions Council (www.lsac.org). Should you require a paper application, please email your request to lawadmissions@fordham.edu, with your name and mailing address and it will be sent to you within 5 - 7 business days.

The application fee is $75.

If you are applying electronically through LSAC, you will need to pay the fee using a major credit card. If applying through a paper copy, please send a check or money order (payable to Fordham Law School) along with your application to:

Fordham Law School

Office of JD Admissions

150 West 62nd Street, Suite 4-104

New York, NY 10023

Within 48 hours of submitting your application, you will receive an email giving you access to an online status checker. If you do not receive it within 72 hours, please email lawadmissions@fordham.edu.

DEADLINES

Early Action: October 15

We have a non-binding Early Action program for the full-time and part-time programs. To qualify, you must apply with a completed application by October 15. The last LSAT we accept for Early Action qualification is the October LSAT administration. You don't need to indicate you're applying for Early Action anywhere on the application. Any applicant who abides by these guidelines will receive a decision around December 15.

An Early Action decision can be: admitted, denied, or Early Action waitlist. If your application is placed on the Early Action waitlist, the Admissions Committee will conduct a second review of your file in February (likely toward the middle of the month). At that time, you will receive another decision: admitted, denied, or waitlisted. While it's not required, you're welcome to submit additional materials before your application is reviewed in February.

Regular Decision: March 15

The deadline to apply to the JD program at Fordham Law is March 15. Once an application has been received and marked as complete by our team, applicants can expect decisions in approximately 12 business weeks.

REQUIREMENTS

Credential Assembly Service (CAS):

Transcripts from each college or university you have attended should be forwarded to LSAC, which will prepare and transmit a Law School Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report to Fordham Law School. In addition, applicants who have received academic credit for coursework taken abroad must request that the issuing institution send their international academic records directly to LSAC, if the credits do not appear on their home school transcript. To register for the CAS service, visit LSAC.

Personal Statements/Essays:

Fordham Law School welcomes, and celebrates the equal dignity of, students of all backgrounds. In evaluating admissions applications, we want to learn who you are as an individual, to hear your personal story. We value the diversity of a vibrant law school community in the center of the most diverse city in the world, and we celebrate the many ways that individual students can bring wisdom and passion to the law school and to those they will serve in their legal careers. Both the required personal essay and the optional personal essay give you an opportunity to complete your application by communicating, effectively and concisely, other aspects of yourself as an individual beyond your undergraduate grades and test scores.

Please limit each essay to two pages, double spaced using 11- or 12-point font.

REQUIRED PERSONAL ESSAY

While the topic of this required essay is up to you, the most successful personal statements are those that develop a sense of the applicant and their values, aspirations, and concerns. As Fordham Law School?s motto is ?In the Service of Others," we are also interested in hearing about contributions you would like to make to our student body, the legal profession, and ultimately the larger society.

OPTIONAL PERSONAL ESSAY

Educating lawyers to represent clients whose problems and perspectives grow out of a wide range of life circumstances is fundamental to Fordham Law School's mission. For this optional personal essay, please discuss how your life experiences or aspects of your personal identity have motivated or inspired you, posed challenges, helped you build skills, and/or taught you valuable lessons. We are eager to learn how these experiences or aspects of your identity have helped shape who you are and prepared you for the study and practice of law, to help others who need your expertise to solve hard problems.

Resume:

Your resume should highlight your professional and academic achievements, volunteer experiences, and extracurricular involvement. While one page is preferred, you may submit a longer resume. Please use discretion when determining your resume length.

Letters of Recommendation:

We require all applicants submit two (2) letters of recommendation with your application. If you have been out of school for less than five years, we strongly suggest that at least one letter be from an academic source. If you graduated five or more years ago, professional letters are acceptable. We strongly prefer that you utilize the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service that is included as part of the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) registration. Your CAS report will not be released to us until we have the required two letters of recommendation to complete your file.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants for admissions as candidates for the degree of Juris Doctor at Fordham Law School must:

Be at least 18 years of age upon starting the first-year class.
Have taken the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) on or after June 2021 but no later than February 2026 or the GRE/JD-Next within the same time frame.
Have graduated from an American college or university accredited by an agency approved by the American Bar Association.

Please note: Applicants who have earned a baccalaureate degree in a foreign country will need to demonstrate that the degree earned is the equivalent of a US four-year baccalaureate degree. Applicants must submit their academic transcripts to LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). This service is included in the CAS registration fee. An International Credential Evaluation will be incorporated into your LSAC Law School Report.

Southern Methodist

Please note: in addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

Additionally, because of the high ethical standard to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described in this section is often more significant, and leads to more serious consequences, than the act or event itself. Failure to provide truthful answers or failure to inform the Admissions Office of any changes to your answers may result in the revocation of admission or disciplinary action by SMU Dedman School of Law or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission.

You must answer these questions for your application to be considered complete. If you answer yes to question 2 or 3, you understand and agree that the University has the right to check your criminal background and to follow its policies and procedures relative to the admission of students who have criminal records or are under indictment. If you answer yes to any of these character and fitness questions, you must attach an electronic attachment giving the dates, causes, outcomes, and a narrative description of the event.

Have you ever been disciplined in any way for any matter by any college, university, law school or other institution of higher learning, or by any professor, administrator, employee or entity representing any college, university, law school or other institution of higher learning, or have you been allowed to withdraw from such an institution to avoid such discipline, whether or not the record of such action was retained in your file? (Discipline includes, without limitation, a letter or other written notice of reprimand or warning, suspension, expulsion, adjustment of grade, assignment of community service, any form of probation, or any other adverse action). (Entity includes, without limitation, residential facilities or other facilities owned or managed by a college, university, law school, or other institution of higher learning.)
Have you ever been arrested, cited or ticketed for, or charged with any violation of the law? You must report all offenses, including offenses involving alcohol or drugs. You may exclude Class C misdemeanor traffic violations, however you must report any failure to appear charge or warrant resulting from any offense, including Class C misdemeanors. An offense is not a minor traffic violation if it involved alcohol or drugs, or if there was an attempt, whether successful or not, to suspend or revoke your driver's license as a result of the violation.
Are you currently under indictment or have you ever been convicted of any offense, placed on probation or granted deferred adjudication or any type of pretrial diversion? You must report all offenses, including offenses involving alcohol or drugs. You may exclude Class C misdemeanor traffic violations, however you must report any failure to appear arrest or conviction for any offense, including Class C misdemeanors.
Have you ever been discharged or dismissed from the armed forces (other than honorably) or sentenced in a court-martial proceeding?

The goal of our admission process is to identify applicants who will flourish in law school and who will gain a distinct lifelong advantage by having attained a Dedman law degree. The application process is our opportunity to look at you as a whole person. We want to know about you and your accomplishments. Throughout the admissions process, the Admissions Office will make every effort to give you prompt and individualized attention. Every application is read in its entirety; no decisions are made on the "numbers" alone. When evaluating an application, we look for well-rounded students who have proven evidence of academic success and who will enrich our overall educational community.

Southern Methodist University (SMU) will not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, education activity, or admissions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. SMU?s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, including the prohibition of sex discrimination under Title IX. The Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education.

Preliminaries

Register with LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Registration for CAS can be accomplished at the same time that you register for the LSAT, if you intend to submit an LSAT score with your application. Please note that LSAC will not send any law school a report until they have received transcripts from every undergraduate institution you have attended, including summer sessions and semesters abroad. You also must pay any necessary fees. SMU's LSAC code is 6660. Please be aware that candidates must have a complete LSAT writing sample in their file in order to see their score or have their score released to schools.

Applicants must complete this application by using an LSAC electronic application. LSAC permits applicants to complete more than one application at a time by asking for common information only once. For information about LSAC electronic applications, please contact LSAC at 215-968-1001 or LSAC.org.

If you intend to apply with a GRE score rather than an LSAT score, please register for the GRE at https://www.ets.org/gre. SMU's GRE code is 4690.

If you intend to apply with a JD-Next Exam Score Report rather than an LSAT or GRE score, please register for JD-Next at https://jdnext.org/. SMU's JD-Next code is J1121.

Your file will not be reviewed until all required materials have been received. Please save a copy of your application, as it will be required for many bar applications.

Letters of recommendation are optional. If you choose to submit letters of recommendation, we will accept up to three (3). Submit your letters of recommendation through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. This service is included in your CAS registration.

Applicants to the combined JD/MBA or JD/MA in Economics degree programs must submit separate applications to the Graduate Division of the Edwin L. Cox School of Business or to the SMU Department of Economics in Dedman College. Applications to the MBA program may be obtained at https://www.smu.edu/cox/degrees-and-programs/jd-mba-program. Applications to the MA in Economics program may be obtained at https://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Academics/Departments/Economics/GraduatePrograms/MastersPrograms.

Race and Ethnicity Data Collection
Information regarding race and ethnicity collected in this application will not be available to the admissions committee or considered in the admission process. We collect the information to comply with and satisfy reporting requirements of the American Bar Association and federal agencies.

Waiver of Minimum-Hour Requirement (Reduced Load)
A limited number of well-qualified JD applicants, who show good cause why they are unable to take the standard number of credit hours required in the first year, may request a waiver of the minimum-hour requirement. Applicants seeking admission under the reduced-load option should submit a written statement explaining their interest in this option.

Deadlines

Regular Decision
Applications must be submitted and all supporting documentation, including your CAS report, must be received by April 1. All Regular Decision Admission applicants will receive a decision by May 31 whether their application has been accepted, denied, or placed on a waiting list.

Late Decision
Late decision applications are considered on a space-available basis. Applications will be reviewed upon completion, and decisions will be made shortly thereafter.

Scholarships

All applicants are considered for a Dean's Scholarship at the time they are considered for admission, and a separate application is not required to receive a scholarship from SMU. One or more students per entering class are awarded the prestigious Hutchison Scholarship. This scholarship covers the full cost of tuition and fees and does not require a separate application. If you are awarded a scholarship, we will notify you with your admission decision or shortly after you have been admitted.

Because we believe a broad spectrum of viewpoints enhances our educational environment, we award additional scholarships to students whose experiences, accomplishments, or background suggest his or her perspective will enhance or diversify the learning atmosphere at SMU. To be considered for a scholarship based on your experiences, accomplishments, or background, you must complete the optional question on the application for admission.

In addition to the scholarships above that are funded and awarded by SMU, there are also several scholarships available to our admitted students that are funded by private organizations, including the following:
The Sumners Foundation Scholarship: https://www.sumnersfoundation.org/scholarships/
The Sarah T. Hughes Scholarship: https://www.dallasbarfoundation.org/sarah-t-hughes-diversity-scholarship

Tuition and Expenses

Please refer to our website (https://www.smu.edu/law/admissions/costs-and-financial-aid/estimated-cost-of-attendance) for tuition and fees and estimated costs for the JD programs or contact the Admissions Office with any questions.

Contact Us

Office of Admissions
SMU Dedman School of Law
PO Box 750110
Dallas, TX 75275-0110
Phone: 214-768-2550
E-mail: lawadmit@smu.edu mailto:lawadmit@mail.smu.eduWebsite: https://www.smu.edu/Law/Admissions

SMU Division of Enrollment Services - Financial Aid
PO Box 750181
Dallas, TX 75275-0181
Phone: 214-768-3417
E-mail: enrol_serv@smu.edu mailto:finaid@smu.eduWebsite: www.smu.edu/ofa

SMU Residence Life and Student Housing
PO Box 750215
Dallas, TX 75275-0215
Phone: 214-768-2407
E-mail: housing@smu.edu
Website: http://www.smu.edu/housing

Arizona State

Utah

Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose an act or event such as the ones described below may result in revocation of admission, disciplinary action by the S.J. Quinney College of Law, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek bar admission.

If the answer is "yes" to any question, you must provide a detailed explanatory statement in an electronic attachment. The statement must give full details, including the date(s), facts, location, and disposition of the matter.

Have you ever been enrolled in any other J.D. program?
Have you ever been convicted of a crime or are charges pending against you? A conviction includes a plea of guilty or nolo contendere, a plea in abeyance or deferred adjudication if it is in its period of probation, or a verdict or finding of guilt regardless of whether a sentence was imposed. All drug and/or and alcohol-related offenses must be reported. All convictions must be report even if expunged from your records. You are not required to report minor traffic offenses.
Have you ever been convicted of a juvenile offense that was classified as felony, or equivalent to a felony? You are not required to report juvenile infractions or misdemeanor juvenile offenses.
Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, disciplined, expelled, or requested or advised to withdraw from any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school - including campus housing?
Have you ever been disciplined in connection with any misconduct matter related to any educational, personal, professional, military, business, or employment behavior or activity? Being disciplined includes, but is not limited to, being sanctioned, placed on probation, suspended, dismissed, resigning in lieu of termination, surrendering a professional license, or having a civil judgment obtained against you.

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
Application Instructions for Entering JD Candidates

(U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Non-Resident Aliens)

ACADEMIC PREPARATION FOR LAW SCHOOL

No specific pre-law curriculum is required for admission to the S.J. Quinney College of Law. Generally, you should seek rigorous courses from instructors who insist upon high standards of performance. Many undergraduate courses and majors can help you develop the specific skills you will need to succeed in law school and in your career. In particular, you should take courses that develop written and spoken communication, reading and comprehension, logic and analytical thinking, and problem-solving. It is critical that you master English and learn efficient study skills. A helpful resource is the Steps to Apply: JD Programs on LSAC's website

ENTERING JD APPLICANTS

First-year students must attend full-time and begin their study in the 2026 Fall Semester. All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). LSAT exemptions are possible for recent University of Utah bachelor's degree graduates or applicants to the joint degree programs more information can be found on our FAQ at: https://sjquinney.utah.edu/admissions-faq/. Materials submitted in connection with your application file become the property of the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law (hereinafter S.J. Quinney College of Law) and cannot be returned, copied, or forwarded elsewhere. We require applications to be electronically submitted through LSAC's electronic application service. This service allows you to electronically complete and submit applications for a vast majority of ABA-approved law schools. The electronic processing service will allow you to submit both your application materials and our $75 application fee through the CAS.

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE REQUIREMENT

You may apply before you receive your undergraduate degree. Before you matriculate, however you must submit official transcripts showing the conferral of a baccalaureate degree, or the foreign equivalent of a U.S. baccalaureate degree. For domestic applicants, the U.S. college or university awarding the degree must have an accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

BROAD SET OF ADMISSION CRITERIA

Admission to the S.J. Quinney College of Law is highly competitive; however, no candidate is admitted or denied solely on a numerical basis. The range of grades and test scores of admitted candidates is broad. Factors such as breadth and difficulty of academic background, extracurricular and community activities, leadership ability, advanced degrees of study, geographic and language background, and significant work experience or life-broadening activities are also considered. You may disclose any factors such as your age, disadvantaged socioeconomic or educational background, non-traditional cultural background, or other similar information you deem relevant to our review of your application.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

For the 2025-2026 admissions cycle, applications may be submitted beginning on September 1, 2025. The JD program has three (3) application deadlines:

October 24, 2025: Early Decision Program application deadline (for early decision consideration, candidate is required to complete the Early Decision Program J.D. application found on LSAC's website);
January 30, 2026: Regular Admission process priority consideration deadline; and
May 15, 2026: Regular Admission process final application deadline.

All materials necessary to complete the application must be received by the prescribed deadlines. Applications submitted or completed after the May 15 deadline will be reviewed only if circumstances allow. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that the application file is complete.

APPLICATION FEE

A nonrefundable $75 application fee is required. The fee must be submitted via the LSAC electronic application processing service and must be paid using a credit or debit card.

USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND DATE OF BIRTH

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law confidentially maintains your Social Security number and date of birth for routine uses. Disclosure of this information is voluntary, but failure to provide it may result in confusion regarding your identity and could lead to a delay in the processing of your application. Additionally, if you are admitted, there may be a delay or loss of federal and state financial aid, tax credits, student loan deferments, veteran's benefits, and other benefits under law. A separate University of Utah identification number will be assigned to you during the application process.

APPLICATION FORM

Providing your Social Security number, date of birth, and the information requested in the "Personal Background" and "Miscellaneous" sections of the application form is voluntary. You must respond to all other questions and digitally sign and date the form. Completion of the Personal Background section is optional and in no way will adversely affect your candidacy. The question set will be used to identify students whose ability to overcome disadvantages or obstacles of any sort correlates with success in law school and the profession. Your responses will be held in the strictest confidence. Answer the questions to the best of your knowledge. You may add clarifying comments about any answer by attaching an addendum. The gender, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity information in the demographics section is for accreditation reporting and federal financial aid reporting. It will appear blank on your application and will not be provided to admission file reviewers as part of the decision-making process. Please answer the questions asked on the application form in the space provided and use additional pages or electronic attachments only when necessary. Failure to answer required questions may delay the processing of your application. Re-applicants must submit a new application. In connection with many state bar licensing requirements, copies of law school applications are provided to the state bar as part of the character and fitness evaluations of bar applicants. Because the requirements of each state bar vary considerably, you are encouraged to obtain the specific requirements from the bar organization of each state in which you intend to practice law.

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL ACCOUNT NUMBER

The Law School Admission Council issues individual account numbers to candidates when they register for services such as the LSAT or the Credential Assembly Service. You may obtain your LSAC account number by going to their website, www.LSAC.org.

LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST

All candidates must take the LSAT. LSAT scores from tests taken before September 2020 will not be accepted for candidates seeking admission in Fall 2026. April 2026 LSAT scores will meet our May 15 completion deadline. LSAT exemptions are possible for recent University of Utah bachelor's degree graduates or applicants to the joint degree programs more information can be found on our FAQ at: https://sjquinney.utah.edu/admissions-faq/.

CREDENTIAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE

You must register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). As part of the CAS report, the candidate must submit transcripts from all U.S. (or foreign) colleges or universities ever attended, regardless of credits being transferred or applied toward degree requirements. This includes college or university transcripts from high school concurrent enrollment programs. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure that transcripts from each U.S. (or foreign) college or university ever attended are sent to the CAS. Applicants who are reapplying must submit a new CAS report. Once your CAS file is complete, please allow one to three weeks for the S.J. Quinney College of Law to receive and process your CAS report in preparation for Admission Committee review. For additional information on the LSAT, and the Credential Assembly Service, visit the LSAC website, www.LSAC.org.

STATEMENTS

The statement(s) you are submitting as part of your application are viewed as a document(s) demonstrating your writing ability. As noted in the application certification, you may use generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in drafting the content of your statements. If you elect to use AI in drafting the content of your statements, you must disclose this and acknowledge the statements in which you used AI. The statements must be written in the following format: one (1) inch margins, double-spaced, and a font size no smaller the 10-pt. The statement length limits are indicated in the prompts for each statement.

REQUIRED PERSONAL STATEMENT

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement of no more than (2) two pages in length. The Admission Committee's goal is to assemble an intellectually stimulating community of students composed of individuals who have varied backgrounds and perspectives. In addition to outstanding academic ability, we seek students whose life experiences, backgrounds, and interests will enhance our educational community. This includes, but is not limited to, qualities such as leadership, maturity, organization, knowledge of other languages and cultures, sincere commitment to community service, a history of overcoming disadvantage, extraordinary accomplishment, or success in a previous career. The subject matter of your personal statement is up to you. The personal statement should let the Admission Committee know more about you as a person and should address the above qualities if that information is not presented in other areas of your application. Issues addressed in your personal statement may include the background, experiences, and events (positive or negative) that have affected you. You may address the perspectives and experiences you will bring to classroom discussions and the law school community or your motivations for seeking a legal education. The personal statement must be written in the following format: one (1) inch margins, double-spaced, and a font size no smaller the 10-pt.

OPTIONAL LIFE PERSPECTIVE STATEMENT

The S.J. Quinney College of Law seeks to enroll students who will enrich the classroom environment and represent a broad spectrum of perspectives. As part of this commitment, we invite you to submit additional relevant information in this life perspective statement. If you choose to submit a life perspective statement, it should describe the ways in which you will contribute to the life and vibrancy of the College of Law by virtue of your life experiences. Discussion points may include, but are not limited to, neurodivergence, linguistic barriers, or a history of cultural, educational, or socioeconomic challenges. This statement should highlight topics which have not been discussed in your personal statement. The life perspective statement may not exceed (2) two pages in length and must have one (1) inch margins, double-spaced, and a font size no smaller the 10-pt.

OPTIONAL LEADERSHIP STATEMENT

We invite you to submit a leadership statement. The S.J. Quinney College of Law values the impactful leadership roles many lawyers undertake in their communities and civic organizations. In the leadership statement, please describe an experience where you held a leadership role in an organization or as part of an activity. What was your role, and what contributions did you make in this capacity? What did you learn from this experience? How will you apply these skills in law school and beyond? The leadership statement may not exceed (1) one page in length and must have one (1) inch margins, double-spaced, and a font size no smaller the 10-pt.

LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION

You are required to have one (1) but may have up to three (3) letters of recommendation submitted on your behalf. Letters of recommendation should come from people who know you well and have had the opportunity to observe you, preferably, in an academic or professional setting. Letters must be submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. To use this service, follow the instructions outlined on LSAC's "Letters of Recommendation" webpage.

APPLICANTS EDUCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES

The S.J. Quinney College of Law requires that your foreign transcripts be submitted through the Credential Assembly Service. If you completed any postsecondary academic work outside the U.S. (including its territories) or Canada, you must use this service for the evaluation of your foreign transcripts. The one exception to this requirement is if you completed the foreign work through a study-abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a U.S. or Canadian institution, and the work is clearly indicated as such on the home campus transcript. This service is included in the Credential Assembly Service registration fee. An International Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), and will be incorporated into your Credential Assembly Service Law School Report. To use the Credential Assembly Service for your international documents, follow the online instructions for registering for the service. Be sure to print out a Transcript Request Form for each institution and send it promptly to them. More time is usually required to receive foreign transcripts. Questions about foreign transcripts and the Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001 or LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

APPLICANTS WHOSE NATIVE LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH

Applicants whose native language is not English must submit official results from the TOEFL or IELTS test. The test must have been administered within 12 months from application. You are not required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS score if you have received a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited U.S. college or university.

TOEFL

You must contact the Educational Testing Service and request that your TOEFL score is sent to LSAC to be incorporated into your Credential Assembly Service Law School Report. Your score will be included in the International Credential Evaluation Document. LSAC's TOEFL code for the Credential Assembly Service is 8395.

IELTS

You must contact your IELTS testing center and request that your IELTS score is sent to LSAC to be incorporated into your Credential Assembly Service Law School Report.

UTAH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS

Initial residency classification will be determined when your JD application is reviewed. For admitted candidates, the official letter of admission will include their residency classification.

Students classified as nonresidents are required to pay non-resident tuition. Non-resident students admitted to the S.J. Quinney College of Law are not eligible for residency reclassification once they begin their law school studies. Law students will pay tuition at the out-of-state rate for the duration of those studies even during approved "Leaves of Absence." This university institutional residency policy supersedes all other means of qualifying for residency reclassification as outlined in the Board of Regents Policy R512 with the exception of (1) those who qualify for in-state tuition pursuant to Utah Code Section 53B-8-106, as amended; (2) those who qualify for a military service exception (as described in the University of Utah Residency Determination for Tuition Purposes Policy); and (3) American Indians enrolled in qualifying tribes (as described in the University of Utah Residency Determination for Tuition Purposes Policy).

If you are classified as a non-resident and question this assessment or believe you will qualify for Utah resident status before the start of Fall Semester 2026, you may complete the Residency Reclassification Application available on the University web site at: admissions.utah.edu/apply/residency/. Residency reclassification petitions should be submitted at least 45 days before the beginning of fall semester. More information on residency may be obtained from the University's Residency Office at 801.581.8761 or https://admissions.utah.edu/information-resources/residency/

A person who enrolls as a post-secondary student at a Utah institution prior to living in Utah for more than 12 continuous months as a non-student is presumed to have moved to Utah for the purpose of attending an institution of higher education, and is a non-resident for tuition purposes.

J.D. APPLICANT CHECKLIST

The Admission Committee will consider your file incomplete until the following items have been received and processed:

   Completed and digitally signed application form for the J.D.Program

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   Résumé
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   Official Credential Assembly Service report

   All official higher education transcripts

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   Nonrefundable $75 application fee
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   Personal statement (two (2) page limit, one (1) inch margins, double-spaced, and font size no smaller than 10 pt.)

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   One letter of recommendation
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   For applicants educated outside the U.S., foreign transcript evaluation from LSAC and a TOEFL or IELTS score report (if necessary)

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

The S.J. Quinney College of Law provides a high-quality education at a competitive. The typical first-year student can meet the cost of law school with a financial aid package that may include federal student loans, a college scholarship, and personal savings or a family contribution. First-year students are encouraged not to work during the academic year. Many advanced law students may borrow less than first-year students because when they have summer and/or part-time compensated employment. The University of Utah requires students wishing to be considered for financial aid to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). By submitting the FAFSA, a need-analysis is conducted, including determining the amount a student can be expected to contribute to their educational costs. Even if you have not received an admission decision, you should complete and submit a FAFSA by February 1. Information about the FAFSA and Federal Student Loan Programs can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The University of Utah Title IV school code: 003675.

COLLEGE OF LAW MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

The S.J. Quinney College of Law offers privately funded merit-on-entrance scholarships to selected first-year students. All admitted candidates (including international applicants) are considered on the basis of their admission applications. There are also some merit-based scholarships, fellowships, and stipend programs available to second- and third-year students. More information on these scholarship and award programs can be found at https://sjquinney.utah.edu/fellowships-and-scholarships/

S.J. QUINNEY COLLEGE OF LAW NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS

These private-source scholarships are awarded by the S.J. Quinney College of Law. A FAFSA and a supplemental application form (mailed to applicants offered admission) are required. Only U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents are eligible for College of Law Need-Based Scholarships. Need-based scholarships are non-renewable and must be applied for each year. Awards generally range from $500 to $2,500.

CAMPUS HOUSING

University housing for single students and students with families is available on campus in one- or multi-bedroom apartments. Some complexes feature community centers, preschool and early childhood educational programs, adult activities, landscaped grounds, gardens, and picnic areas. For housing information, you may contact the follow offices:

Housing & Residential Education 801.587.2002 housing.utah.edu

University Student Apartments 801.581.8667 apartments.utah.edu/housing-options/

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

Housing in pleasant neighborhoods is available within walking distance of campus and throughout Salt Lake City. Accommodations include large, medium, and small apartment complexes, condominiums, townhouses, duplexes, single-family residences, and rooming houses.

University of Utah Off-Campus Housing website: https://www.offcampushousing.utah.edu/

OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The University of Utah is committed to providing a supportive learning environment and fostering safe, healthy relationships among our students. To do so, the University will immediately and appropriately respond to reports of sexual misconduct, including the offenses of dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

Title IX makes it clear that violence and harassment based on sex and gender are the most egregious forms of sex discrimination. University policy also prohibits discrimination based upon sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. These offenses are subject to the same accountability standards as offenses against individuals in any protected class and the same kinds of support are available.

When OEO receives a report of sexual misconduct, the university will respond by providing information about support and resources on campus and will also explain options for addressing the behavior including filing a Formal Complaint with the OEO under university policy and/or reporting to law enforcement. Supportive Measures are available to those who experience Sexual Misconduct, whether or not you choose to file a Formal Complaint or report to law enforcement.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, we encourage you to report it to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX:

Jess Morrison

Interim Director

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO)

383 South University Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8365

oeo@utah.edu

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu.

More information about the University policies can be found at our website at

oeo.utah.edu. Relevant University of Utah's policies can be found at:

regulations.utah.edu/general/1-012.php

regulations.utah.edu/general/1-011.php

Illinois - Urbana

Supplemental essays allow you an opportunity to provide us with relevant information that you were not able to include elsewhere in your application materials or that did not fit thematically with your personal statement. If you think writing on any of the topics below would help us get a better understanding of what you individually bring to the law school class, we encourage you to consider submitting your responses to one or two (but no more) of the following topics. Your response to each essay should be less than 500 words. Please use a minimum of 11 point font and double space your responses. Please be sure to include the number of the prompt you are addressing at the top of your essay.

Essay Prompt #1

Describe a challenge, failure, or setback you have faced and overcome, whether long-term and systemic (e.g., socioeconomic, health, or complex family circumstances) or short-term and discrete (e.g., a workplace scenario or a particularly demanding course). How did you confront it? What, if anything, might you do differently?

Essay Prompt #2

Describe a quality or skill you have and discuss how you expect it will help you in your legal career.

Essay Prompt #3

Tell us about a time in the recent past when you changed your mind about something significant.

Essay Prompt #4

Our law school culture is one of encouragement, cooperation, and collaboration. We actively seek out students who exhibit those characteristics, even when it is not convenient or easy. Describe a recent experience when you exhibited any or all of these characteristics.

Essay Prompt #5

One of the goals of our admissions process is to enroll students who will enrich the quality and breadth of the intellectual life of our law school community and the legal profession. How have your lived experiences and perspectives positively shaped who you are today in a way that contributes to our admissions goals?

Essay Prompt #6

Think of someone who knows you in an academic or professional setting, but doesn't know you well (i.e., not a family member or a close friend). How would they describe your work ethic, written or oral communication skills, and/or professionalism? Would their description be accurate? Why or why not?

Essay Prompt #7

Provide insight into your potential to contribute to a community of inclusion, belonging, and respect in which scholars with varied perspectives, abilities, and experiences can learn and collaborate productively and positively.

Kansas

If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, please provide a thorough explanation on a separate sheet or electronic attachment submitted with your application. Include the date, nature of the event or proceeding, name and location of the court or tribunal, disposition of the matter, and any other relevant information to fully explain the situation.

Have you ever been subject to any sanction, probation, or disciplinary actions for any reason in any of the secondary schools, colleges, or universities you have attended (include records that have been sealed or destroyed under a school's file management policy, include actions related to university or college residential living)?
Have you ever had a protective or restraining order entered against you?
Have you ever been arrested for, issued a citation for, noticed to appear or summoned, charged with, taken into custody, indicted or convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or infraction other than a minor traffic infraction (include diversions, sealed or expunged records, and juvenile offenses)?
Have you ever been subject to proceedings at an academic institution related to accusations of personal or academic dishonesty (include records that have been expunged, canceled or annulled)?
Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked, or have you ever been arrested for, charged with, summoned, taken into custody, indicted or convicted of a traffic violation involving alcohol or a controlled substance? (include diversions, sealed or expunged records, and juvenile offenses)
Have you ever been charged with a military offense (include diversions and sealed or expunged records)?
Have you ever been investigated in connection with a professional certificate or license, or had a professional certificate or license denied, revoked or suspended?
Have you ever been a party to bankruptcy proceedings, had a tax lien filed against you, or been a party to any other civil or criminal proceeding related to unpaid financial obligations?

Pepperdine

To be eligible to apply, you must plan to receive a bachelor?s degree from an accredited college or university before enrolling at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.

Filing of Application

Complete the Application for Admission. Ensure that each question has been answered completely, as failure to do so will delay the review of the application.

You must complete the following:

Character and Fitness
Résume
Personal Statement
Optional Statements
LSAT test scores through LSAC or GRE test scores through ETS
Registration with the Credential Assembly Service. Your CAS must include your writing sample. Request your official transcript(s) and two letters of recommendation be sent directly to LSAC.

Application Deadlines

Priority Deadline: February 1
Final Deadline: April 1

Standardized Tests

Pepperdine Caruso Law accepts both the LSAT and the GRE as acceptable tests for admission consideration.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

Applicants are encouraged to take the LSAT early, but by no later than April of the year in which admission is sought. LSAT scores are valid for five years. Applications for the LSAT and information regarding testing centers are available at LSAC.org.

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Test

Pepperdine only accepts official GRE score reports from ETS. Please indicate Pepperdine University as the recipient of your test scores and include our school code, 4371. Applicants are encouraged to take the GRE early but no later than April of the year in which admission is sought. GRE scores are valid for five years. Additional information regarding applying to Pepperdine with a GRE score can be found on our website here. GRE registration information and how to submit official score reports can be found on the ETS website.

Credential Assembly Service

LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Reports are requested upon receipt of the application. All applicants must register with the CAS through LSAC.org. Once registered, an official transcript from each educational institution you have attended must be sent to LSAC. Information on sending your official transcripts to LSAC can be found on LSAC.org.

Internationally educated applicants must use the Credential Assembly Service. All international transcripts must be sent to LSAC.

Letters of Recommendation

Pepperdine Caruso Law requires two letters of recommendation. Recommendations should be furnished by those individuals who can best assess your ability to succeed in law school. It is highly recommended that one letter be provided by a faculty member with whom you pursued your undergraduate studies. Pepperdine requires letters to be submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. This service is included in the CAS registration. To use this service, follow the directions for submitting letters outlined on LSAC's website, LSAC.org.

Application Review Process

We admit students on a rolling basis, with decisions typically made between December and May. You will be notified of your decision via email. We do not have an admissions appeals process, but you may reapply in a subsequent year. Application files are maintained from previous years, so you should consider updating your personal statement and supplemental information. We recommend you submit at least one new letter of recommendation.

Accepting the Offer of Admission

Admitted students who accept our offer must make a non-refundable seat deposit(s) to Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. Admitted JD students are required to make two non-refundable deposits. The first deposit of $400 is required by April 15. The second deposit of $600 is required by June 15. Applicants admitted after April 1 will be given a later first seat deposit deadline, and those admitted after June 1 will be given a later seat deposit deadline. Seat deposits are applied to the student's tuition in their first semester.

Official Undergraduate Transcript

After accepting the offer of admission, incoming 1L students must have an official transcript from each college or university that granted a degree, showing the degree and confer date sent to Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law directly. The transcripts must be on file by October 1st. All transcripts and documents become the property of Pepperdine University and are not returnable. A student's final admission to Pepperdine cannot be granted until such transcripts are on file.

Please note that transcripts sent to the School of Law via LSAC during the application process can fulfill this requirement only if the degree is posted on the transcript.

Indiana Bloomington

Temple University

We are pleased that you are applying to Temple University Beasley School of Law. It is important to read the application instructions carefully prior to completing and forwarding your application. You should think about the best way for you to demonstrate your unique skills and experiences and give us your most complete and thoughtfully prepared responses to all questions on the application. A personal statement is required of all applicants and additional statements may be used to expand or explain in greater detail the answers submitted on the application form.

Please notify the admissions office immediately in writing if you change your address, phone number, or e-mail address. E-mail is the primary method used to notify applicants of their application status and all decisions will be communicated by email.

Please note that all material submitted with, or in support of, an application becomes the property of the law school.

This application is for applicants seeking admission as a beginning, first-year law student. Applicants for transfer or visiting status should apply using the Transfer/Visiting application.

Admission Evaluation Process

If you are admitted to Temple Law School you were chosen because your skills, abilities, achievements, experiences, and potential earned you the opportunity.

Consistent with the ideals of Russell Conwell, the founder of Temple University, Temple Law School takes seriously its mission of offering opportunities to students who might otherwise be foreclosed from pursuing a high-quality education. Temple Law School began as an evening program over 125 years ago, providing students in our region whose jobs and family commitments made full time study prohibitive the chance to pursue a law degree. Over 50 years ago, the faculty at Temple Law School established a discretionary admissions program, Sp.A.C.E., creating an admissions process that avoided over-reliance on the LSAT/GRE or other arbitrary, abstract admission criterion. Today, the values underlying Sp.A.C.E continue to guide the evaluation process helping us to select the very best students from our pool of talented applicants.

Our admission process is competitive and is designed to look at the whole person. Through a careful and individualized evaluation of each application, the admissions committee selects applicants who have outstanding performance records and exceptional aptitudes for the study and practice of law.

In determining whether a particular applicant should be offered admission to Temple Law School, the admissions committee continues to consider traditional Sp.A.C.E. characteristics. We are committed to providing a quality legal education and want to include in our class applicants who have faced and overcome serious long-standing economic deprivation, discrimination or arbitrary adversity, and those historically foreclosed from higher education. Because of our history and commitment to inclusion, we welcome applicants whose families are recent immigrants to the United States. Because we view law as a service profession, applicants who have demonstrated exceptional leadership ability in college, community or career activities, or who have evidenced a commitment to service through AmeriCorps, VISTA, military, or other service work are valued. Because we value academic excellence, we look favorably on applicants with academic honors, graduate or undergraduate degrees of unusual merit, or impressive undergraduate accomplishments that might or might not be consistent with standardized test scores. Because we believe in the value of hard work while recognizing that not everyone is free or well-suited to focus solely on their studies, we take into account applicants who worked during college to finance their education or to support their families. We value the discipline and work of student athletes either as a means of financing their education or out of a passionate commitment to personal excellence and teamwork. Our commitment to diversity includes applicants who identify as members of the LGBTQI+ community. We appreciate the talents of applicants with significant or unusual career achievement since graduation from college. Recognizing that adversity and discrimination takes many forms and that strength of character is shown in many ways, applicants with serious physical disabilities continue to be a part of our discretionary review. So too are applicants with other unique strengths and achievements. We emphasize that these factors are part of a holistic review of every applicant?s strengths and ability to contribute to the law school community and to the practice of law.

Personal and Sp.A.C.E. Statements

Information about your personal background and achievement can be included in your required personal statement. You are also invited to submit an optional Sp.A.C.E. statement. There is no specified length required for either the personal or Sp.A.C.E. statement; on average statements are two to three pages in length.

Beyond the academic indicators in your application, keep in mind that the readers of your personal and Sp.A.C.E. statements will be trying to get a sense of you as a person, as a prospective Temple Law School student, and as a future member of the legal profession.

At Temple, we believe in the value of diversity. It reflects our reality. It enriches our lives. It vitalizes our communities. It maximizes our ability to succeed as legal professionals. It makes possible a viable future for the rule of law as we understand it. We share a vision of the practice of law as a service profession and believe that life is made more meaningful by serving others. We are steadfast in our commitment to excellence, and we support those forging new paths forward through legal education and practice. Our admissions process reflects these values and we encourage you to be as candid and thoughtful as possible in your written statements and to let us know how your interests and experiences align with our values.

Minimum Admission Criteria

All matriculants in the JD program must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution which is approved by one of the regional accrediting associations of the United States. Applicants with degrees from a foreign institution should refer to that section below. Possession of the minimum criteria, however, in no manner assures acceptance.

Admission to Temple Law remains competitive, with a 2024 entering class LSAT median of 163 and median grade point average of 3.67. The middle 50 percent of the class presented LSAT scores ranging from 159-165 and grade point averages ranging from 3.42 to 3.81. However, we have no minimum standardized test score or GPA requirement to apply or be admitted to Temple Law. Every application is evaluated under our holistic review process and we encourage all who are interested in attending Temple Law to apply.

Submitting Your Application

Application Form and Fee

The completed application form must be electronically transmitted to LSAC, or mailed to Temple Law School, on or before March 1, 2026. The application fee is $65. If you mail your application it should be sent to the following address with the $65 application fee:

Office of Admissions
Temple University Beasley School of Law
1719 North Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122

If you submit your application electronically through LSAC, you may pay the $65 application fee using a credit card. Payment may also be submitted with a check or money order made payable to Temple University and drawn on a U.S. bank. The application fee is non-refundable and cannot be credited toward any charges if an applicant subsequently registers as a student.

Applicants may request an application fee waiver by emailing their name and LSAC account number to the Law School Admissions Office, LawAdmis@temple.edu. The law school application fee will automatically be waived for any applicant who has been approved for a fee waiver from LSAC.

If you choose to pay your application fee using a method other than payment by credit card via LSAC, you must forward the application fee along with the signed Certification Letter directly to the Law School Office of Admissions at the address listed above.

Admission Test (LSAT or GRE)

A standardized test score is required from all applicants. To be considered for admission, applicants must indicate if they are taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).

If you plan to apply using an LSAT score, you must have a reportable LSAT score within the last five years (i.e., not before June 2020), and have the score reported to Temple Law School as part of an LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report. Our registration code number is 2906. The last LSAT test administration acceptable for fall 2026 admission is April 2026.

If you plan to apply using a GRE score, you must have your GRE score reported directly to the Temple Law School Admissions Office by ETS. Our school code is 3934. GRE scores must be submitted by April 1, 2026.

Please note: If you have taken both the LSAT and the GRE, the Admissions Committee will consider both scores when reviewing your application.

Temple Law School has received a variance from the ABA to accept scores from the JD-Next program in our admissions process. However, we currently only accept JD-Next scores as a supplement to an applicant's LSAT or GRE score. The Admissions Committee will consider a JD-Next score as a factor in the review of your application, but a valid LSAT or GRE score is still a requirement for all applicants.

Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and Transcripts

All applicants must be registered with the Credential Assembly Service for the academic year during which application is made. It is the applicant's responsibility to have a transcript from each undergraduate college or university attended sent directly to the Credential Assembly Service. The Credential Assembly Service will analyze and duplicate the transcript(s) and send an unofficial copy to the law school as part of your CAS report.

Applicants who have not yet completed their undergraduate work are encouraged to send updated transcripts to the Law School Admission Council upon completion of each semester/quarter so that the Admissions Committee has the most up-to-date academic record when reviewing an applicant?s credentials.

Applicants who have completed courses in graduate or professional school must provide a copy of their transcript. Official transcripts of all graduate and professional school courses can be sent either to the Credential Assembly Service or directly to the Office of Admissions.

Letters of Recommendation

The Admissions Committee suggests that a maximum of four letters of recommendation be submitted, although letters of recommendation are not required as part of the admissions process. Recommendations should come from professors or employers directly acquainted with your academic or professional capabilities. Letters of recommendation should be submitted directly from the recommender to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), or letters can be sent directly to the Office of Admissions at Temple Law School. Do not have a recommender send the same letter to both LSAC and Temple. Letters sent directly to Temple should be accompanied by one of the waiver forms included with the application. These forms should be completed by the applicant and provided to the author of each letter of recommendation.

The "Buckley Amendment" to the General Education Provisions Act gives students who register at Temple University Beasley School of Law the right to inspect and review the letter(s) of recommendation contained in their law school records, unless that right is waived and the applicant consents to the letter(s) remaining a confidential communication between the law school and the writer. Applicants may waive the right of access provided by that legislation, but are not required to waive the right as a condition for admission to the law school. If a letter of recommendation is received by the law school unaccompanied by a waiver form executed by the applicant and the author of the letter, the letter will be treated as a confidential communication between the writer and the law school.

Personal Statement

All applicants are required to submit a personal statement with the application. It is up to you to decide what you want to write about and how you want to express your thoughts. This is your opportunity to present yourself, your background, your experiences, and your ideas to the Admissions Committee. You may want to write about your intellectual interests, your career goals, your achievements, your family background, or your involvement in your community.

Sp.A.C.E. Statement

We invite all applicants to share with us your personal history, highlighting for the committee how your unique life experience has been enriched or made more difficult by opportunities, circumstances, and obstacles. This information will assist the Admissions Committee in fully evaluating your candidacy.

Character and Fitness & Qualifications for Admission to the Bar

If you answered Yes to any of the character and fitness questions on the application form, you must attach an addendum to your application which explains the circumstances. It is imperative that the section on character and fitness on the application be answered fully. Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, the failure to disclose any academic or disciplinary action, criminal conviction or pending criminal charge is often more significant, and can lead to more serious consequences, than the action, criminal conviction or charge itself.

If in doubt as to whether or not to disclose a particular incident, we recommend that you err on the side of disclosure. If the record has been expunged or sealed, you are encouraged to disclose the information. Many states require expunged or sealed records to be disclosed on an application for admission to the bar, and will inquire as to what information an applicant has disclosed to their law school. Inconsistencies or discrepancies in the information could serve as a barrier for admission to the bar.

Day/Evening Division Preference

In most cases, admission to a particular division is made according to each applicant's preference. If space is not available in the applicants preferred division, however, the Admissions Committee may offer a place in the other division to candidates meeting the common admissions standards. Applicants must obtain written approval in order to matriculate in a division other than the one to which they were admitted.

Resume

While resumes are not required, you are strongly encouraged to submit one as part of your application materials. Your resume does not have to be limited to one page. Do not leave out any of your work history because you feel that it is not relevant to the legal field.

Additional Information and Updates

If you need to submit additional information after your application has already been submitted, you may email the information to our office at LawAdmis@temple.edu, and we will upload it to your application file. Please be sure to include your name and LSAC account number on any additional information or documents you provide.

Application Processing and Decision Notification

Applicants will be notified via e-mail when their application has been received and processed by our office. The email will also provide log in instructions for the Admissions Office Online Status Check through which applicants can check their current application and decision status, and can also see which letters of recommendation have been received by the admissions office.

An application will be considered complete when we have received a completed application form and current Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report containing LSAT score(s), if applicable, and undergraduate transcripts. Guided by past experience, applicants whose files are complete before January 15th may have a more favorable chance of admission if they are competitive within the applicant pool. Most applicants can expect notification of a decision eight to ten weeks after their files are completed; however, requests for additional information and April 2026 LSAT scores may delay the evaluation process.

Admissions decisions are made from December until May, and files are reviewed as they are completed. All applicants will be notified via email of their admissions decision. Applicants may also check the status of their application at any time using the Online Status Check.

Applicants who are admitted to Temple Law School will receive an acceptance notification with instructions on accepting their seat in the entering class. To reserve a place in the 2026 entering class, an accepted applicant must submit a non-refundable admission deposit of $150 by April 15, 2026, or within 10 days of acceptance, whichever is later. A second non-refundable deposit of $300 is due by June 15, 2026. Both the first and second deposits are credited toward tuition.

Applicants Who Have Previously Applied to Temple Law School

All admission procedures and deadlines for reapplicants are identical to those for new applicants. Please note that reapplicants are required to submit a new application form, application fee, and a new personal statement and must have a current registration with the Credential Assembly Service.

Applicants with Degrees from Foreign Institutions

If an applicant presents a degree from an institution situated outside the United States (other than a Canadian affiliate), the academic work required by the awarding institution must be the equivalent of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution situated within the United States. Standardized test scores (LSAT or GRE) are required of all applicants with foreign degrees. Temple Law School requires that your foreign transcripts be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service. If you completed any postsecondary work outside the US (including its territories) or Canada, you must use this service for the evaluation of your foreign transcripts. The one exception to this requirement is if you completed the foreign work through a study-abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a US or Canadian institution, and the work is clearly indicated as such on the home campus transcript. This service is included in the Credential Assembly Service registration fee. Be advised that more time is usually required to receive and evaluate foreign transcripts. An International Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), which will be incorporated into your law school report.

Applicants Who Have Previously Attended Law School

An applicant who has previously attended any law school as a matriculated student must indicate so in the appropriate place on the application form. The applicant must give the name of the school(s) and date(s) of attendance and, in a separate statement, explain the circumstances in detail. A letter verifying these circumstances must be sent directly to the admissions office from the dean or appropriate officer of the law school attended before the application can be reviewed.

Except upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances, admission will be denied to any candidate who has matriculated and taken examinations at a law school which is not a member of the American Association of Law Schools (AALS), or has matriculated at any law school and subsequently been dismissed, whether for academic or other reasons.

Applicants applying for transfer or visiting student status should complete the Transfer/Visiting Application.

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Law school essay prompts

Instructions: George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School

1. Application

2. LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report

3. LSAT/GRE

4. Character and Fitness Verification

5. Personal Statement

6. "Mason" Statement

7. Resumé

8. Letter of Recommendation

9. Application for In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable)

10. Application for Flex-JD Public Interest Discount (if applicable)

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

Equal Opportunity Policy

11. Character and Fitness

Application Deadlines

Application Fee

Baccalaureate Degree and Transcripts

Current Mailing and E-mail Addresses

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

Letters of Recommendation

Personal Statement

Résumé

Applying for Admission to More Than One Quarter

Follow-up E-mails and Online Status-Checking Feature

Prior Law School Attendance

International Degree Applicants

DEADLINES

Early Action: October 15

Regular Decision: March 15

REQUIREMENTS

Credential Assembly Service (CAS):

Personal Statements/Essays:

Resume:

Letters of Recommendation:

ELIGIBILITY

Preliminaries

Deadlines

Scholarships

Tuition and Expenses

Contact Us

Application Instructions 2025-2026

Scholarship Opportunities

Faculty Scholars Award

Dean's Merit Scholarship

Caruso Scholars Award and Dean's Excellence Scholarship

Filing of Application

Application Deadlines

Standardized Tests

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) Test

Credential Assembly Service

Letters of Recommendation

Application Review Process

Accepting the Offer of Admission

Official Undergraduate Transcript

Admission Evaluation Process

Submitting Your Application

Application Processing and Decision Notification

Applicants Who Have Previously Applied to Temple Law School

Applicants with Degrees from Foreign Institutions

Applicants Who Have Previously Attended Law School