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Please read the following section notes carefully.

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. Many jurisdictions, including Kentucky, require a copy of your law school application to accompany your petition for admission to the bar. This section requires the disclosure of certain information that may be pertinent to your character and fitness to study and practice the law. Failure to answer the questions in this section truthfully and completely could affect not only your application for admission to Brandeis Law but also your petition for admission to the bar.

If you answer "Yes" to one or more of the questions in this section, you must provide a written disclosure that addresses all such answers. Your disclosure should be a narrative in your own words, including all relevant details, dates and outcomes. Do not provide any court records or other similar documentation unless requested by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee may request clarification or additional information if not sufficiently addressed by your initial disclosure, and review of your application may be suspended until you have provided a sufficient response.

All applicants to the law school have a continuing obligation to disclose pertinent character and fitness information. If at any time after you have submitted this application there is new or previously undisclosed information that would affect your answers to the questions in this section, you must immediately contact the Office of Admissions to amend your answers as necessary and provide a new or amended written disclosure including all relevant details, dates and outcomes for review by the Admissions Committee.

Have you ever been arrested, charged or cited for any criminal offense? This includes all felony, misdemeanor and juvenile offenses, even if you were acquitted, the case was dismissed or the record was sealed or expunged. This does not include speeding or other minor traffic violations, unless resulting in suspension or revocation of driving privileges.
Have you ever been a named party in any civil, family court, administrative or other nonmilitary, noncriminal legal proceeding? Named parties include plaintiffs, defendants, petitioners and respondents but do not include witnesses.
Have you been discharged from any branch of military service under less than honorable conditions, or have you ever been subject to court martial or other military administrative proceeding, including nonjudicial punishment?
Have you ever been terminated for cause, asked to resign or otherwise formally disciplined by any employer?
Have you ever been placed on academic warning or probation, charged with or sanctioned for conduct or honor code violations, suspended, dismissed or otherwise formally disciplined by any undergraduate or graduate institution?

This is the application for Fall 2027 admission as a first-year student to the Juris Doctor (JD) program at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. Please read the following instructions in their entirety before proceeding.

Application Process

Earning your Juris Doctor from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law starts with the application process, an opportunity for interested candidates to demonstrate their potential for the successful study of law. A supportive and collaborative community, Brandeis Law actively seeks to recruit a class of talented individuals with strong credentials and unique experiences. Prospective applicants should be mindful of several important dates:

September 1, 2026: First-year application opens December 1, 2026: Early Bird application deadline @ 5 p.m. Eastern March 1, 2027: Regular application deadline @ 5 p.m. Eastern July 1, 2027: First-year application closes

The Law School Admission Council handles the collection and processing of all application materials. Please allow up to two weeks for LSAC to process materials submitted via the Credential Assembly Service. The law school will not receive your CAS materials until they have been processed and released by LSAC, and your application will not be considered complete until the law school has received all required application materials. Brandeis Law does not charge an application fee.

Applications are queued for review by the Admissions Committee in the order in which they are confirmed as complete. Applicants are automatically considered for available institutional scholarship funding with no separate application required, and all such funding is open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age. Financial need is not considered in the determination of institutional scholarship awards.

Once an application is under review, a decision is typically rendered within three weeks. There are four possible decisions that an applicant may receive:

Admit: The applicant is offered a seat in the entering class. To accept the offer, they must submit a nonrefundable enrollment deposit by the date specified in their offer of admission. Hold: The applicant is placed on a temporary hold to allow the Admissions Committee additional time and context before continuing their assessment. Waitlist: The applicant is offered a place on the waitlist. If they confirm their place on the waitlist, their application will be among those reassessed for admission in the summer. Deny: The applicant is informed that their application for admission has been denied. Denials are final and not subject to appeal.

After you have submitted your application to the JD program at Brandeis Law, you can check the status of your application at any time. Applicants will also be notified by email when there is any major change to the status of their application, including when the application is complete and when a decision has been rendered. The status tracker is administered by LSAC and uses LSAC login credentials. If you have issues with your LSAC account, please contact LSAC Candidate Services.

Early Bird Applications

To meet the Early Bird application deadline, your application must be submitted by December 1, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern and must be complete once scores from the November 2026 LSAT have been released on December 2, 2026. Early Bird applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be given priority in determining offers of institutional scholarship funding. You must take the LSAT no later than November 2026 in order to meet the Early Bird application deadline.

Regular Applications

To meet the regular application deadline, your application must be submitted by March 1, 2027, at 5 p.m. Eastern and must be complete once scores from the February 2027 LSAT have been released on March 3, 2027. Regular applications are reviewed on a rolling basis will be considered for institutional scholarship funding to the extent that funding remains available. You must take the LSAT no later than February 2027 in order to meet the regular application deadline.

Late Applications

The Fall 2027 application will remain available for submission until July 1, 2027. Applications that do not meet the regular application deadline are considered late. Late applications are reviewed on a space-available basis and are generally ineligible for institutional scholarship funding. You must take the LSAT no later than June 2027 in order to apply for Fall 2027 admission.

Application Materials

A complete first-year application to the JD program includes this electronic application form plus the following additional materials:

LSAT Score Report

You must have a reportable score from the Law School Admission Test, where LSAC defines the "reportable score period" as the current testing cycle, beginning in June, and the previous five testing cycles. You may submit this application before you have a reportable LSAT score, but your application will not be complete until your score has been released. You must have at least one LSAT Argumentative Writing or LSAT Writing sample on file with LSAC in order for your score to be released. If you opt for LSAT Score Preview, your score will not be released until either you have confirmed that you wish to keep it or six days have elapsed since the official score release date, whichever is sooner.

To delay review of your application for a future LSAT score, you must submit a Review Delay Request, a link to which will be included in the email verifying your application as complete. If you do so, your application will not go under review until your future LSAT score has been released, and if the delay extends beyond an application deadline, your application will not meet that deadline. If your score is not released by the time scores from the November 2026 LSAT have been released on December 2, 2026, your application will not meet the Early Bird application deadline, and if your score is not released by the time scores from the February 2027 LSAT have been released on March 3, 2027, your application will not meet the regular application deadline.

Once a final decision has been rendered for your application, the Admissions Committee may amend its decision in light of a new LSAT score but is under no obligation to do so.

Transcripts

You must provide your official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions where you have been enrolled. This includes institutions from which you have not received a degree, such as those where you earned transfer credit or those where you earned dual enrollment credit while in high school. Transcripts for completed academic programs must show any degrees conferred and dates of conferral.

You must receive a bachelor's degree from an accredited postsecondary institution prior to enrolling in the JD program. To check the accreditation status of an institution, please consult the U.S. Department of Education's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

If you earned your bachelor's degree before September 1, 2026, your transcript must show your degree as conferred for your application to be considered complete. If you are still undertaking coursework toward your bachelor's degree, your application may be considered complete with an "in progress" transcript, but you are encouraged to submit an updated transcript once available. Any offer of admission or scholarship funding made to an applicant whose transcript is "in progress" is contingent upon the applicant's continued performance toward their degree.

All students intending to enroll in the JD program in the Fall 2027 semester must ensure that their final official transcripts are on file with the Office of Admissions by July 15, 2027, where a transcript is "final" if it shows the student's degree as conferred. If a student's final official transcript will not be available by July 15, they may request a deadline extension. Only under extraordinary circumstances may a student without a final official undergraduate transcript on file remain enrolled in the JD program beyond October 5, 2027, and under no circumstances may such a student remain enrolled in the JD program beyond the Fall 2027 semester. For students in the 3+3 Program, a transcript will be considered "final" for the purposes of this requirement if it shows that all undergraduate coursework required to be completed prior to matriculating in the JD program has been successfully completed.

Official transcripts must be sent to LSAC for required processing, including those from the University of Louisville itself. Transcripts sent directly to the law school cannot be accepted.

Letters of Recommendation

You must provide at least one letter of recommendation, and you may provide up to three letters of recommendation in total. The Admissions Committee strongly encourages applicants to provide at least two letters of recommendation if possible.

The Admissions Committee expects letters of recommendation to be academic or professional in nature, where an "academic" letter refers to one authored by an undergraduate or graduate school faculty member who has taught the applicant in a traditional classroom setting, and where a "professional" letter refers to one authored by someone who worked closely with the applicant in a professional setting for an extended duration, preferably as the applicant's direct supervisor. Any applicant currently or recently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate academic program is strongly encouraged to submit at least one academic letter. Letters of recommendation that are neither academic nor professional in nature are strongly discouraged.

Letters of recommendation must be sent to LSAC directly by your recommenders. You must then access your LSAC account and assign your letters of recommendation to Brandeis Law. Letters of recommendation received via any other means cannot be accepted.

Personal Statement

The personal statement is an open-ended essay written on any topic of your choice. It should be 500 to 750 words in length and should demonstrate your capacity for high-quality, independent written work. Ideally, your personal statement will provide insight to the Admissions Committee on your personal story, experiences, motivations or anticipated contributions to the legal profession.

For additional insight on what to include in your personal statement, please refer to our Admissions FAQ.

Brandeis Statement

The mission of Brandeis Law celebrates the legacy of Justice Louis D. Brandeis, a native of Louisville known as "the people's attorney" for his dedication to social causes and his refusal to accept fees for his public interest work. In the spirit of that mission, the Brandeis statement is a supplemental essay written in response to one of the following three prompts:

Purpose: Tell us about a social or political cause that is important to you and explain how you envision a legal education helping you to effectively champion that cause.
Service: Tell us about one or more specific ways in which you have engaged in service, leadership or volunteerism and describe how those experiences have impacted your trajectory.
Community: Tell us about your connection to the greater Louisville or Kentucky community and articulate how you plan to engage with the local community during and after law school.

Your Brandeis statement should specifically answer the prompt you have selected and must be clearly labeled with the appropriate prompt number. It should be 250 to 500 words in length and, like your personal statement, should demonstrate your capacity for high-quality, independent written work. While your Brandeis statement may complement your personal statement, the two should be unique and should not be repetitive or redundant of each other.

Résumé

Your résumé outlines your contact information, education, employment history and other notable achievements and experiences. It should be neatly organized and appropriately formatted, with all instances of employment clearly labeled with dates (month and year) and locations (city and state). Your résumé should not include an objective statement, a list of references or a photo. Most applicants' résumés can fit on a single page if prepared thoughtfully, though a second page may be reasonable for applicants with significant employment histories.

Character and Fitness

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. Many jurisdictions, including Kentucky, require a copy of your law school application to accompany your petition for admission to the bar. The Character and Fitness section of the application requires the disclosure of information that may be pertinent to your character and fitness to study and practice the law. Failure to answer these questions truthfully and completely could affect not only your application for admission to Brandeis Law but also your petition for admission to the bar.

If you answer "Yes" to one or more of the questions in the Character and Fitness section of the application, you must provide a written disclosure that addresses all such answers. Your disclosure should be a narrative in your own words, including all relevant details, dates and outcomes. Do not provide any court records or other similar documentation unless requested by the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee may request clarification or additional information if not sufficiently addressed by your initial disclosure, and review of your application may be suspended until you have provided a sufficient response.

All applicants to the law school have a continuing obligation to disclose pertinent character and fitness information. If at any time after you have submitted this application there is new or previously undisclosed information that would affect your answers to the questions in this section, you must immediately contact the Office of Admissions to amend your answers as necessary and provide a new or amended written disclosure including all relevant details, dates and outcomes for review by the Admissions Committee.

Addendum

If appropriate, you may provide a brief addendum regarding any aspect of your application that is not addressed elsewhere and that you feel is necessary to explain for the Admissions Committee. Your addendum should be no longer than 250 words unless exceptional circumstances warrant a longer explanation. You are not required to provide an addendum.

By submitting your application materials, you certify that the information provided therein is truthful and complete, and you are under a continuing obligation to update and supplement your application if at any time after its submission the information therein is no longer truthful and complete. Failure to meet these obligations may result in denial of your application for admission or revocation of your admission to Brandeis Law. You likewise certify that you are the applicant named in the application and that the information provided therein is your own independent work. While soliciting and incorporating feedback from other people or artificial intelligence may be appropriate in completing your application, presenting the product of other such entities as your own independent work may result in denial of your application for admission or revocation of your admission to Brandeis Law.

Questions?

If you have questions about this application, please visit our website or contact the Office of Admissions at lawadmissions@louisville.edu.

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity institution, committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons. Pursuant to Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the University of Louisville's Title IX Office oversees all aspects of the University's compliance with Title IX, including policies and procedures related to sexual misconduct and other forms of sex discrimination. For more information on the University's policies and resources, please contact the Title IX Office at titleix@louisville.edu.

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Your personal statement gives us an opportunity to get a sense of your voice, perspective, and experiences. You may elaborate on your significant life experiences; meaningful intellectual interests and extracurricular activities; your inspiration for pursuing a legal education or your particular career goals; significant hardships you have encountered and how you responded to them; your special talents or skills; or your educational path or employment history.

As you consider potential directions for your Personal Statement, please know that you do not have to tell us everything. You may develop a single theme with authentic and genuine information about yourself that will aid us in reaching a thoughtful decision. For example, you might explain your interest in the University of Mississippi School of Law and why we are a good fit for you culturally, academically, or professionally.

Alternately, you could describe a challenge, failure, or setback you have faced, explaining how you confronted that challenge and what you might have done differently. Importantly, this may include the manner in which you have overcome obstacles such as racial, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other discrimination, socio-economic status, loss of a family member, and disability or illness.

Or you could write about how the place you come from has shaped who you are today. You may explain what has motivated you or inspired you to assume a leadership position or attain a particular goal. You may have been inspired or motivated by your identity, heritage or culture, a particular area of interest or past experience, including any struggles, successes, mistreatment or discrimination. You may describe how a mentor, role model, or former professor inspired or motivated you. Another possibility is for you to tell us how an acquaintance might describe you and whether their superficial description would be the truth.

If you feel your academic credentials do not reflect your potential for success, consider using the Personal Statement to explain your capabilities. Alternatively, you may submit an addendum addressing this issue as part of your application.

Each applicant will be considered based upon their unique qualities and experiences.

While we do not impose a page or word limit for the Personal Statement, we value clear and concise writing. Most Personal Statements range from two to four pages. For ease of reading, please double-space and use at least an 11-point font.

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 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 Office of Admission of any changes to your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the School of Law, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission to the bar. We strongly urge, if you are unsure as to whether to make a disclosure, you err on the side of disclosure. If the answer is "yes" to any of these questions listed below, give dates and complete details in a separate attachment.

Please note: it is your responsibility to update your application by notifying the University of Mississippi Office of Law Admission if any criminal charges are filed or expected to be filed between the date you submit this application and the date you enroll at The University of Mississippi School of Law.

Please check that you have read the above statement.
Have you ever been expelled, suspended, or dismissed from any college or university for any reason?
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action for academic or other reasons in any of the colleges, universities, or professional schools you have attended, or by any licensing body or professional society?
Are there any disciplinary charges (academic or other) currently pending or expected to be brought against you by any college, university, or professional school, licensing body, or professional society?
Have you ever been admitted to practice law in any jurisdiction? If "yes," please detail the jurisdiction and date of admission in a separate attachment. If right to practice has been withdrawn, please explain.
Has your education in college, university, or professional school been interrupted for one term or more for any reason?
Have you ever been charged with, arrested for, convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of any law? This includes minor traffic violations including speeding tickets, charges of driving under the influence, or any other drug- or alcohol-related offenses and any expunged offenses. You should also disclose offenses which resulted in purged, sealed, obliterated, dismissed or destroyed records, regardless of whether you have been told that you need not disclose any such event. These will also be requested by state bar authorities in many states. If "yes," please attach a statement explaining the circumstances of each incident, whether such incident is still pending, and if not, its resolution.
Have you ever been a party to any civil litigation? If "yes," please attach a statement explaining the circumstances of each incident, whether such incident is still pending, and if not, its resolution.

APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL 2027 ENTERING JD STUDENTS: April 1, 2027 CHECKLIST FOR APPLICANTS:

Complete The University of Mississippi School of Law application. Applications should be submitted through LSAC.org. Application Fee: A $40 nonrefundable application fee should be submitted via credit card. Admissions and Scholarships Essays: The University of Mississippi School of Law School believes that applicant essays provide valuable information in the holistic analysis of an applicant for both admission and scholarship purposes. The essays offer an extremely helpful tool for evaluating the applicant and the applicant?s potential contributions in law school and to the legal profession. Further, the essays detail the applicant?s perspective and experiences, showing how the applicant may add to a vibrant culture of comprehensive debate and discussion fueled by a multiplicity of viewpoints. We read these essays with the hope that you will offer us reasons for your inclusion in this community. Please note that for all essays, we expect that the work is the applicant?s own. The ideas must originate from the applicant. The applicant must write all drafts and the final product. The applicant may not use ChatGPT or other artificial intelligence tools as part of the drafting process. An applicant, however, may ask pre-law advisors, mentors, friends, or others for basic proofreading assistance, general feedback, and critiques. Please submit two essays as part of your application: 1) Personal Statement and 2) Community Essay Academic Letters of Recommendation: A minimum of two academic letters of recommendation from professors who have taught you in class, or from professors who have direct experience with your academic ability and potential, are strongly preferred. If you have been out of school for a period of time, you may substitute letters from employers or others who are well-acquainted with your intellectual ability and academic ability. We strongly discourage recommendation letters from friends and family, and such letters do not substitute for academic letters of recommendation. Your letters of recommendation should be submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. Résumé: We require you to submit your résumé. All gaps in your résumé must be explained. Mississippi Residency Form IF establishing Mississippi residency TOEFL (foreign applicants only, if applicable) Register with Credential Assembly Service (CAS): It is very important for applicants to become familiar with the LSAC website at LSAC.org so that you can monitor the activity of your application(s). If you are applying to transfer/visit, DO NOT fill out this application. Please fill out the appropriate transfer/visitor application for the semester you are seeking to enroll. You may monitor the status of your application to Ole Miss Law here: https://aces2.lsac.org/YourStatus/AppStatus/AppOnlineStatus.aspx

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If you answer "Yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions below, you must provide a full explanation of the circumstances involved and the resolution to the situation(s) in question. Please title your explanation "Character & Fitness Addendum" and upload it as an attachment. 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

Criminal Matters

Have you ever been cited for, arrested for, charged with, pled to, or been convicted of any violation of any criminal law other than a case that was resolved in juvenile court? You should include matters that have been dismissed, expunged, subject to a diversion or deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside.
Are any criminal charges currently pending against you?

Civil Matters 3. Have you ever had a complaint filed against you in any civil or administrative forum alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, dishonesty, deceit, or any kind of misrepresentation?

Have you ever filed for bankruptcy or had a complaint filed against you in any civil or administrative forum for the failure to pay debts?
Have you ever had a complaint filed against you in any domestic abuse proceeding or been the subject of a protective order?
Have you ever been subject to a disciplinary proceeding brought by a professional licensing board or agency?

Academic Matters 7. Has your undergraduate, graduate, or professional school course of study ever been interrupted for one term or more for any reason?

Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary proceeding for scholastic or other reasons by any college, university, graduate, or professional school? This includes being placed on academic probation.
Are any disciplinary charges currently pending against you?

Introduction

The West Virginia University College of Law (WVU Law) admits new Juris Doctor (JD) students for the fall term only and begins accepting applications on September 15 for next year's entering class. Given WVU Law's rolling processes for both admissions and scholarship, the Enrollment Management Committee recommends that prospective students consider applying early in the admissions cycle.

Standards for Admission

The Enrollment Management Committee evaluates applicants in a holistic manner and considers an array of factors including, but not limited to, the following: academic achievement and potential; undergraduate and graduate coursework; demonstrated leadership skills; community involvement; overcoming adversity; work and life experiences; and a specific interest in the study and practice of law. When completing this application, students are encouraged to consider how they may address the factors listed above. While it is not necessary to address each item in your application, many of our most competitive applicants highlight the factors they believe are the strongest, address a specific interest in the study and practice of law, and indicate how WVU Law will assist them in achieving their personal and professional goals.

Application Dates

The application for admission to WVU Law for Fall 2027 opens on September 15, 2026.

WVU Law uses a rolling admissions and scholarship process. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible beginning September 15, as applying early provides the best opportunity for timely admission and scholarship consideration.

Priority Application Deadline The priority application deadline is January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Applicants who submit their applications by this deadline and have all required supporting materials on file by January 22, 2027 will receive priority consideration for admission and scholarships. Applying by this deadline also provides admitted students the opportunity to attend WVU Law?s Open House in April 2027.

Regular Application Deadline The regular application deadline is May 31, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). All supporting materials must be received by June 15, 2027.

Required supporting materials may include letters of recommendation, standardized test scores, and any other materials required as part of the application.

Application Fee

The fee for applying to WVU Law is $50 US. This fee is non-refundable and must be paid by credit card when submitting the application.

Reapplicants

Applicants who applied to WVU Law in a previous admissions cycle are encouraged to update their materials accordingly. At minimum, the Enrollment Management Committee requests that reapplicants update their application form, personal statement, resume, and provide their most recent academic documents. Letters of recommendation may be reused from previous applications, but the Enrollment Management Committee suggests that reapplicants provide a further letter from a recommender who can provide insight on the reapplicant's work since the time of the original application. Reapplicants must also disclose any updated information related to the Character and Fitness section.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Application Materials

Applicants are permitted to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with proofreading their written work (e.g., for grammar, spelling, or clarity). However, the use of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or similar platforms, to draft, compose, or substantially write any portion of the applicant's application materials is prohibited.

All submitted materials must reflect the applicant's original thoughts, experiences, and voice. The use of generative AI in a manner that misrepresents the applicant's writing will be considered a violation of the certification found at the end of the application form and will result in the applicant's denial of admission to WVU Law.

Application Materials

A completed application is comprised of the following required documents:

Application form Personal statement Resume Two letters of recommendation LSAT and/or GRE Transcripts LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report Character and fitness information English language proficiency requirement (see below for applicability) The following are optional or may be requested by the Enrollment Management Committee:

"Why WVU Law?" statement Lived experiences and perspectives statement Addendum Required Documents

Personal Statement

The Enrollment Management Committee places significant emphasis on the personal statement when evaluating applications. This statement should offer meaningful insight into who you are and your motivation for pursuing both a legal education and a legal career. The most effective personal statements also provide a deeper understanding of your personality, background, professional interests, or other important aspects of your story that may not be fully captured in other parts of the application.

Your personal statement must be your own, original work. It should be no more than 2 pages, double-spaced.

Resume

Your resume should highlight your educational background, professional experience, leadership roles, and service activities. You may also choose to include honors, awards, or special skills.

While there is no strict page limit, a resume of 2 pages is typical.

Letters of Recommendation

The Enrollment Management Committee requires applicants to submit 2 letters of recommendation from non-personal connections. However, applicants may submit up to 4 letters of recommendation, if desired.

The 2 required letters of recommendation should come from individuals who can evaluate the applicant's candidacy both in terms of academic skills as well as personal qualities. At least 1 letter of recommendation should come from an individual who instructed the applicant in either an undergraduate or graduate course. The Enrollment Management Committee recognizes that some applicants, especially those who received their bachelor's degree a number of years ago, may have difficulty meeting this request. In such cases, letters from employers, supervisors or others who have worked closely with the applicant are acceptable substitutes.

Applicants are required to use the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service that is part of the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). LSAC will include these letters with the CAS Report. Please note, LSAC will not release the CAS Report until 2 letters of recommendation have been submitted. LSAC will send further CAS Reports if additional recommenders submit letters at a later time.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and/or Graduate Record Examination (GRE)

Applicants must report all valid LSAT scores taken between July 2021 and the present, and all valid GRE scores taken between July 2021 and the present.

LSAT Scores: LSAC will provide all LSAT score reports through the CAS Report. GRE Scores: Applicants who have taken the GRE must send their official score reports directly to WVU Law through ETS. The Designation Institution Code (DI Code) for WVU Law is 3926. Future test registrations:

If an applicant has registered for a future LSAT, LSAC will notify the Enrollment Management Office. The Enrollment Management Committee will hold off on evaluating the applicant's file until the results of that future LSAT are received, unless the applicant specifies otherwise. Applicants planning to take a future GRE must indicate this on the Standardized Testing section of the application. As with the LSAT, the Enrollment Management Committee will delay evaluating the applicant's file until the future GRE results are received unless the applicant specifies otherwise. Transcripts

Applicants must submit all post-secondary transcripts to LSAC for inclusion in the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report. LSAC reviews and summarizes academic records according to its transcript-summarization policies and calculates a standardized grade-point average for purposes of the CAS Report. Because LSAC?s methodology may differ from the grading policies or GPA calculations used by an applicant?s institution, the LSAC-calculated GPA may differ from the GPA shown on an applicant?s transcript.

The Enrollment Management Committee considers the full academic record reflected in the transcripts provided through the CAS Report, along with the academic summary prepared by LSAC. In evaluating an applicant?s academic record, the Committee considers overall academic performance, coursework, major(s), minor(s), concentration(s), academic trends, and other relevant aspects of the applicant?s educational history. Coursework that is not included in the LSAC-calculated GPA may nevertheless be considered as part of the applicant?s overall academic record.

Applicants completing coursework at the time of application are strongly encouraged to submit updated transcripts to LSAC as additional grades become available. LSAC will provide updated CAS Reports upon receipt and processing of those transcripts, allowing the Committee to consider the most current academic information.

Applicants who believe their academic record requires additional context or explanation may provide that information in the Addendum section of their application.

LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report

As noted above, WVU Law requires applicants to register for LSAC?s Credential Assembly Service (CAS). The CAS Law School Report includes an applicant?s LSAT score(s) and writing sample, academic summary, transcripts, and letters of recommendation.

The CAS subscription costs $219 and is active for five years. Each CAS Report costs an additional $45. Applicants may find more information about CAS on LSAC?s website.

Applicants should not send LSAT score reports, transcripts, or letters of recommendation directly to WVU Law unless specifically requested by the Enrollment Management Office.

Character and Fitness Information

If an applicant answers "Yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions on this application, the applicant must provide a full explanation of the circumstances involved and the resolution to the situation(s) in question. This explanation should be provided in a Character and Fitness Addendum.

Applicants are required to continually update their Character and Fitness responses throughout the application process as well as post-enrollment at WVU Law. To that end:

If a student applies to WVU Law and - prior to admission or enrollment at WVU Law - later engages in an action that would have led the student to answer "Yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions, the student must immediately notify the Enrollment Management Office regarding the incident. Please send updates to wvulaw.admissions@mail.wvu.edu, subject line "Character and Fitness Update." If a student applies to WVU Law and - after admission and enrollment at WVU Law - later engages in an action that would have led the student to answer "Yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions, the student must immediately notify WVU Law Academic Program Coordinator, Theresa Lubich, regarding the incident. Please send updates to theresa.lubich@mail.wvu.edu, subject line "Character and Fitness Update." 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.

English Language Proficiency Requirement

Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must demonstrate English language proficiency unless they have earned a postsecondary degree (e.g., B.A., M.A., MBA, Ph.D., LLB, etc.) from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

English proficiency can be demonstrated by achieving the minimum score on one of the following exams:

TOEFL iBT through January 2026 (Home Edition is accepted): 79 TOEFL iBT after January 2026 (Home Edition is accepted): 4.0 Academic IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL Essentials: 9.0 Duolingo English Test: 105 PTE Academic: 53 WVU Law does not accept expired scores, scores that cannot be verified, General IELTS, or institutional TOEFLs (TOEFL ITP). Official score reports should be sent to the Enrollment Management Office at wvulaw.admissions@mail.wvu.edu.

If you have received a postsecondary degree from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction, you may request a waiver from this requirement by contacting the Enrollment Management Office at wvulaw.admissions@mail.wvu.edu, subject line "English Language Proficiency Waiver Request."

Optional Documents

"Why WVU Law?" Statement

Applicants may use the optional "Why WVU Law?" Statement as an opportunity to express a specific interest in WVU Law. Applicants may also wish to address how their background, experiences, personal character, and/or career aspirations align with the legal education that WVU Law provides and how WVU Law can assist them with both their professional and personal formation.

This statement must be your own, original work. It should be no more than 2 pages, double-spaced.

Lived Experiences and Perspectives Statement

Law schools benefit from enrolling students with a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences that shape how they view the world, approach challenges, and contribute to the academic community. Applicants may use the optional Lived Experiences and Perspectives Statement to share how their personal journey, including any formative experiences, obstacles overcome, distinctive viewpoints, or unique paths to the study of law, might allow them to offer a valuable and original perspective to the entering class.

This statement must be your own, original work. It should be no more than 2 pages, double-spaced.

Addendum

Applicants are welcome to provide an addendum if they believe additional information would help the Enrollment Management Committee understand or appropriately evaluate their application. Addenda may be used to explain or provide context for academic performance, standardized test scores or testing circumstances, gaps or interruptions in education or employment, changes in academic or professional trajectory, disciplinary or conduct matters, or other information that may raise questions when considered without additional context. Applicants may also use an addendum to clarify information on their résumé or application or to provide details regarding eligibility for military education benefits.

There is no required format or topic for an addendum. Applicants should use their judgment in determining whether additional context is necessary and should keep addenda concise and focused. Any addendum must be your own original work.

Scholarship Consideration

Every applicant admitted to WVU Law is automatically considered for a scholarship. WVU Law does not require a separate application for scholarship consideration. Funds are awarded on a rolling basis. The Enrollment Management Committee encourage students to apply early in the admissions cycle to maximize their potential for a scholarship offer.

Students are also encouraged to research and apply for outside scholarships that may provide further assistance. WVU Law maintains a database of external scholarships on its website here.

Loan Assistance

In order to qualify for Federal loan programs, applicants must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). WVU's School Code is 003827. WVU's financial aid office, called the WVU Hub, requests that applicants submit their FAFSA by March 1.

Questions?

Please contact the Enrollment Management Office at wvulaw.admissions@mail.wvu.edu or (304) 293-5304 with any questions. You can also find more information about WVU Law at law.wvu.edu.

WVU Non-Discrimination Statement

The WVU Non-Discrimination Statement can be found on the WVU Office of Compliance and Prevention Education website here.

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO SEATTLE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW

Thank you for your interest in Seattle University School of Law. In addition to completing the Application for Admission, you must register with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and submit the following materials:

An APPLICATION FEE of $70 if applying after February 1st (pay online via the LSAC website). A PERSONAL STATEMENT typed in no smaller than 11-point font, double-spaced. The personal statement is your opportunity to share your unique voice and perspectives. Your statement should detail how your lived experiences have motivated or prepared you to attend law school and how your values and goals align with the School of Law's mission. We encourage you to discuss challenges overcome, leadership roles undertaken, special skills you possess or any other personal or professional information you wish to highlight. See the Attachments section for the complete personal statement prompt. Your statement should not exceed two pages and must be submitted as an attachment with your application. A RÉSUMÉ detailing your employment history, community service or volunteer experience, and academic history. We recommend you list your academic history first. Please submit it as an attachment with your application. Two LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION submitted on your behalf. Letters from professors or professional colleagues who can speak to your intellectual curiosity, analytical skills, work ethic, and other attributes are typically the most helpful for the Admission Committee. Recommendation letters must be sent via the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service by your recommenders. A valid LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION TEST (LSAT) SCORE or valid GRADUATE RECORDS EXAMINATION (GRE) GENERAL TEST SCORES or a valid JD-NEXT SCORE. The Admission Committee will not consider scores older than five years for any examination. TRANSCRIPTS of all undergraduate school work. Graduate school transcripts (if applicable) are not required, but we strongly recommend they be submitted. OPTIONAL ONE-PAGE ADDENDUM typed in no smaller than 11-point font, double-spaced. An addendum may address, for example, a large discrepancy between test scores or anything else you wish to share that is not included elsewhere in your application. Please submit as an attachment with your application. While the priority application deadline is March 1, we encourage you to submit your application materials at the earliest possible date after September 1. Applications will be considered after March 1 on a space-available basis. Our final application deadline is July 1st. Please contact the Office of Admission at lawadmis@seattleu.edu with any questions.

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If the answer to any of the below questions is yes, please submit a detailed, explanatory statement as an electronic attachment. Between the time of application and the first day of classes, the applicant is responsible for promptly informing the Dean of Admission of any changes in or additions to the information sought by these questions. Suffolk University Law School reserves the right to seek additional information on the applicant's character and fitness at any time. After classes begin, the student is responsible for promptly informing the Dean of Students of any changes in or additions to the information sought by these questions.

Failure to answer or supplement the answers to these questions truthfully and completely may result in rescission of an offer of admission to the Law School or in disciplinary action if the failure is discovered after classes begin. Suffolk University Law School reserves the right to rescind an offer of admission to the Law School, or impose disciplinary sanctions on a student after classes begin, based upon any additional information obtained or disclosed subsequent to an offer of admission.

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.

Note: Bar Examiners may require more detailed information regarding unlawful conduct including charges brought, academic misconduct, including events that you may believe have been sealed, expunged or otherwise removed from your record, making false statements or omissions, and misconduct in employment. Applicants should direct all questions regarding bar admission to the board of bar examiners of the state in which they intend to practice.

Have you ever been notified of academic insufficiency (such as academic warning, probation, suspension, or dismissal), or subject to disciplinary action or proceedings for academic misconduct, at any college or university you have attended? If yes, you must submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action or proceedings for personal misconduct at any college or university you have attended? If yes, you must submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.
Have you ever been convicted of a felony, without the conviction later being vacated or sealed? If yes, you must submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, without the conviction later being vacated or sealed, for which you were sentenced to incarceration? If yes, you must submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.
Have you been convicted within the past five years of a misdemeanor (without the conviction later being vacated or sealed) not including a first conviction for drunkenness, simple assault, speeding, minor traffic violations, or affray or disturbance of the peace, for which you were not subject to incarceration? If yes, you must submit a detailed, explanatory statement with this application as an electronic attachment.

JD and Dual-Degree Application This application is for those applying to either the traditional JD or a dual-degree program. If you are an HBCU graduate applying through the HBCU Binding program, applying through the Binding Early Decision program, or applying to the Accelerated JD, Advanced Professional JD, or Hybrid Online JD, this is not the correct application. Applications have a priority deadline of April 1, 2027, with a final deadline of July 1, 2027.

All applicants:

Proofread this application carefully! Double-check that all responses are correct. Use proper capitalization for names, addresses, cities, etc. Complete the entire application by answering all questions. Submit and number separate pages of electronic attachments used to answer questions. Identify each page with your name and LSAC account number. Submit the completed application electronically via LSAC. Please pay by credit card via LSAC in the amount of $60. Application fees are non-refundable. Present a valid score (within five years of date of matriculation) from the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Graduate Record Exam (GRE), or JD-Next. Use a permanent email address that you check frequently and will not lose access to. If you are still completing your Bachelor's Degree, we encourage you to use a personal email address rather than a .edu email address. Submit a resume as an electronic attachment. Submit a personal statement of 2-3 pages, double spaced, and use 12-point font. You may write on any topic. We encourage you to use the essay to explain your motivation and interest in attending Suffolk Law.
Submit at least two letters of recommendation and up to three. Letters of recommendation should come from those who can attest to the applicant's academic or professional ability, such as a college professor or immediate supervisor in a professional environment. At least one letter of recommendation should come from a professor if you are less than three years removed from your most recent course of study. Letters of recommendation should not come from high school teachers, relatives, or family friends. Submit transcripts for ALL collegiate, graduate, and professional study through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. Applicants who are still attending an undergraduate institution should submit all transcripts up to the most recent semester completed. All new students must provide a final transcript evidencing a bachelor's degree conferred before classes begin, submitted through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. Applicants are welcome to submit an optional Diversity/Adversity Statement using the following prompt: The legal profession is responsible for representing clients from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of legal problems in an increasingly diverse and global society. What experiences have you had that have prepared you to contribute to the profession's ability to serve a diverse public with varied legal needs? In answering this question, you may choose to discuss any obstacles you have overcome that will help you to become an effective advocate, including, but not limited to, socio-economic challenges, first generation to college status, immigration status, educational challenges, health issues, or disability. Submission should be 1-2 pages, double spaced, and use 12-point font. GRE applicants:

Please request that all GRE scores from the past 5 years be sent to Suffolk Law (code 4343) from ETS.

JD-Next applicants:

Please request that all JD-Next scores from the past 5 years be sent to Suffolk Law from Aspen Publishing.

3+3 applicants:

Applicants who will only complete 3 years of undergraduate study before beginning law school and are applying as part of a formalized 3+3 agreement between Suffolk University Law School and their current undergraduate institution must select "3+3" as applicant type. 3+3 applicants must satisfy all 3+3 requirements set forth in their respective agreements in order to apply and be admitted. Applicants should review further details here, keeping in mind that 3+3 applicants have different deadlines and entrance requirements than other applicants. 3+3 applicants who do not meet the agreement requirements are not eligible for admission or enrollment and must reapply in a future year as a first-time applicant.

Dual Degree applicants:

Applicants applying to a dual degree program must submit an additional statement referencing their interest in the dual degree program of their choice. Please review application requirements for each degree program, as some require additional supporting documents with the application. However, applicants to dual degree programs need not fill out the separate application for the master's program. Submission should be 1-2 pages, double spaced, and use 12-point font.

Additional Information:

While applicants are neither encouraged nor prohibited from using generative AI in the preparation of their application materials, the Admissions Committee is most interested in understanding your personal journey and motivation for pursuing a legal education. Therefore, any written submissions should reflect your authentic voice and unique perspective. Applicants interested in applying for financial aid are encouraged to complete the required financial aid forms by the March 1 priority filing date. For more information on the financial aid process, click here. Suffolk University Law School does not accept applications from candidates who have been dismissed from a law school within the past two years. Race/ethnicity information is collected for reporting purposes only. Responses are hidden from members of the Admission Committee while reviewing applications. Suffolk University and Suffolk University Law School do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, pregnancy/parenting status, genetic information, and other characteristics protected by law.

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All law schools are obligated to ensure that their law students have the necessary fitness and character to be lawyers. If you answer any of these questions affirmatively, you must provide an explanation, which must include the information outlined below. You must attach this statement of explanation to your application under the "Attachments" section. Be sure to upload it under the corresponding question to which you have answered "Yes."

You have a duty to be truthful and accurate as well as a duty to reveal all information even if you do not have complete documentation. You need to disclose details of the result of any criminal charges. Even if the charges were dismissed, adjudication was withheld, a conviction was reversed, a conviction was set aside, a conviction was vacated, a conviction was expunged, or the record sealed, you must provide disclosure. Contrary advice by legal counsel does not exempt you from this requirement. The charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving under the influence of drugs, and reckless driving must be disclosed as criminal charges.

Your answers to these questions are confidential and are limited to a determination of your character and fitness to practice law. You are under a continuing obligation to notify the Admissions Office of any changes in your answers to these questions up until the time of your enrollment. Once enrolled, you are under a continuing obligation to notify the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs of any changes in your answers to these questions.

If you answer "yes" to any of these questions, please submit a DETAILED statement that references the question number and that includes the following information (please be as SPECIFIC as possible):

Date of incident and your age at the time of the incident
Parties involved
Description of incident
Result (expunged, dismissed, probation, arrest, incarceration, etc.)
Degree of misdemeanor or felony and code section (Ohio Revised Code or other state or city code involved)
Photocopy of official court documentation, if applicable
Information related to post-sentence events (pardon, etc.)

Vague statements are NOT acceptable. Failure to fully disclose may result in dismissal from the School of Law.

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.

Were you ever involved in a disciplinary matter at a college or university; placed on disciplinary (non-academic) probation at a college or university; regardless of the outcome, have you ever been charged with, penalized for, or adjudicated guilty of a violation of a college or university honor code; or have you ever been suspended or dismissed from a college or university, including any actions or legal proceedings that were dismissed, expunged or sealed?
Regardless of the outcome, have you ever been the subject of disciplinary action for plagiarism at any educational institution?
Are there any disciplinary (non-academic) charges from any educational institution pending against you?
As a member of any profession, have you ever been subject to disciplinary action by a licensing board or professional association, or had any license denied, suspended, or revoked, including any complaints that were dismissed, expunged or sealed?
As a member of any profession, have you ever been removed from office, public or private, because of conduct reflecting upon your character or charged with conduct reflecting on your character that could result in removal from office?
Are there any criminal charges pending against you?
Have you been arrested, charged, formally accused, cited, fined, posted bail, subject to a restraining order, or ordered to do community service for the violation of any law (including any juvenile or expunged matters, but excluding traffic or parking violations)?
Have you ever been or are you currently a party to or otherwise involved (except as a witness) in any criminal or quasi-criminal action (including, but not limited to, a misdemeanor, minor misdemeanor, traffic offense, or felony) or ANY other legal proceeding (including, but not limited to, bankruptcy, divorce, or any other civil matter), including any actions or legal proceedings that were dismissed, expunged, or sealed?
Have you ever been or are you currently a party to or otherwise involved (except as a witness) in any action or legal proceeding in a juvenile court, including any actions or legal proceedings that were dismissed, expunged or sealed?
Have you ever been summoned for a violation of any statute, regulation or ordinance?
Do you have any outstanding or unpaid fines, court costs, or tickets, including those for traffic or parking violations?
Have you ever been granted immunity from prosecution?
Have you ever been cited or arrested for contempt of court for any reason, including, but not limited to, failure to appear as a witness or answer a subpoena or a jury summons?
Have you ever been the subject of a court martial hearing, dishonorably discharged from military service, or administratively separated from military service with other than an honorable discharge?
Have you ever been terminated, suspended, disciplined, laid-off, or permitted to resign in lieu of termination from any job?
Have you ever been sued for a non-criminal act that was alleged to have been intentional?
Have you been cited or fined for any moving traffic violations within the last ten years (including moving violations that were dismissed, reduced, or removed from your record)?
Have you ever been arrested for or charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

General Instructions: Fill in all fields completely, and answer all questions honestly.

Take special care to correctly enter vital identifying data such as date of birth and contact information.

Be very careful to answer the Character, Fitness, and Bar Exam Clearance Requirement questions honestly and completely, according to the instructions provided on the application form. This information is considered by the Supreme Court of Ohio or other state Supreme Court in determining whether a candidate will be permitted to sit for the Ohio (or other state) bar examination. Such matters are not within the jurisdiction of this law school or any other law school. In Ohio, for example, the Board of Commissioners on Character and Fitness and/or the Supreme Court in the state(s) in which the candidate wishes to practice law will determine the candidate's eligibility to sit for the bar exam. We recommend that candidates contact the Board of Bar Examiners of the state(s) in which they plan to practice to learn whether or not such information as disclosed in accordance with the guidelines above may prevent you from becoming a licensed attorney. The Supreme Court of Ohio rules may be viewed at https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/docs/LegalResources/Rules/govbar/govbar.pdf#Rule1. Especially note Rule I, Sections 12-15. For a list of state boards of bar examiners, visit http://www.ncbex.org/.

Please be sure to include your personal statement and résumé (REQUIRED of all new JD Applicants) and other documents (optional; examples include a supplemental essay, statement on why you have chosen to apply to Akron Law, etc.) along with your application using the document attachment utility at the end of the application. FOR APPLICANTS WITH AN UNDERGRADUATE GPA BELOW 3.0 - the median GPA of our incoming students is in the 3.5 range. For those applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0, we strongly encourage you to include a GPA addendum that explains the circumstances that led to your GPA, and what you plan to do to ensure that your academic performance will improve in law school.

Before sending your application, double check the information you have entered into the form.

You will receive an e-mail message from the Admissions Office acknowledging receipt of your application within one week of submitting your application. You will also receive an e-mail when a decision is made on your application.

Letters of Recommendation (Optional): While recommendation letters are optional, the Admissions Committee STRONGLY SUGGESTS that applicants have recommenders submit these on their behalf. Letters may be from instructors, employers, colleagues, or others. Letters of recommendation should come from appropriate sources. For example, applicants who are currently enrolled in an academic program are strongly encouraged to submit letters from instructors, and applicants who have been out of college for a number of years but have significant work experience should seek letters from employers, colleagues, or clients. Applicants who plan to include recommendations in their application files are required to use the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. If recommendation letters have not been received, but the application form, CAS Report, personal statement, and résumé have been received, the Admissions Committee will review the file.

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Earning a law degree does not guarantee you the right to practice law. Becoming licensed to practice requires you to meet the character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar of the state in which you intend to practice. We encourage you to determine what those specific requirements are in each state where you intend to apply for a license. A good resource to begin with is The Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, published annually and available at www.ncbex.org.

ABA Standard 504: 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.

Most states will either request a copy of your law school application directly from the law school or require you to provide a copy as part of your application to sit for the state bar examination. Accordingly, it is very important that you disclose ALL information that may in any way reflect on your character and fitness to practice law, including but not limited to, disciplinary and criminal proceedings. You must disclose each instance even though the charges may have been dismissed or reduced, you were acquitted, adjudication was withheld, a conviction was reversed, set aside, or vacated. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY EXPUNGED OR SEALED RECORDS. You must disclose both the original charge or citation and the ultimate disposition, including any reduced charges or lesser included offenses. If you have any question as to whether a given incident should be disclosed, you should opt for full disclosure.

If you fail to fully disclose information in this application, the subsequent background check conducted by the state board of law examiners will reveal the discrepancy between your actual record and your law school application. This discrepancy will cause concern for the character and fitness committee of the state bar as they evaluate your character and fitness to practice law. The failure to fully, completely, and candidly answer all of the following questions, therefore, may result in the rejection of your application to law school, expulsion from law school if admitted, or denial of admission to a state bar.

Your duty to disclose continues after you file this application and up through your graduation from Campbell Law. This CONTINUING DUTY means you must TIMELY disclose matters that arise which would have required you to answer “yes” to one or more of the following questions. To make a timely disclosure after you file this application and before you enroll in law school, contact the Dean of Admissions. Once enrolled, contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to make such a disclosure.

NOTE CAREFULLY: You must disclose all matters requested on this law school application UNLESS THE MATTER WAS EXPUNGED OR SEALED, even if you have been advised otherwise by anyone else, including legal counsel. Full disclosure means that you must avoid answers and supplemental reports that are vague, superficial, misleading, evasive, or only partly true.

Have you ever been suspended, warned, placed on academic or any other type of probation, expelled, disciplined, excluded, or requested or advised to withdraw by ANY post-secondary school, college, university, or other similar institution?
Have you ever violated or been charged with violating an honor code or student code of conduct at a post-secondary school?
Have you ever been an accused in any court-martial proceeding or received punishment under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice.
Have you ever been disciplined or reprimanded by any trade, business, or professional organization or had a publicly granted license to practice a trade, business, or profession revoked?
Have you EVER IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE been arrested, charged, convicted, warned, taken into custody, or accused, formally or informally, of the violation of a law for any offense, including, without limitation all traffic offenses {e.g. DUI/DWI offenses, speeding, improper equipment, expired registration or inspection tags, failure to maintain proof of insurance, failure to wear a seat belt, etc.}? You may NOT omit offenses that were dropped, dismissed or reduced. But you may omit (i) offenses that were either expunged or sealed and (ii) parking violations. Even if you perceive a matter to have been minor or to have happened a long time ago, you MUST disclose the information.
Are there any disciplinary or criminal proceedings pending against you?

Thank you for your interest in Campbell Law School. Please carefully read all instructions before submitting your application. The Admissions Committee will not review your application until ALL MATERIALS are received. If you have any questions, please call the Office of Admissions at 919.865.5988 or email us at lawadmissions@campbell.edu.

Campbell University School of Law welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the minimum criteria, and we do not discriminate in admission based on race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, socioeconomic status, protected veteran or military status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

The following information should assist you as you apply to Campbell Law School:

Application Timeline: Applications for the entering class of 2027 are available on the LSAC website as of September 1, 2026. Provided all the necessary steps have been taken, and the LSAT score is, in your estimation, your strongest effort, you are best served by applying as early as possible. Applications are reviewed as they arrive, and decisions are completed on a rolling basis. Application decisions are rendered 6-8 weeks from the time an application is complete with all necessary components. Decisions are emailed to the email address given on the admissions application.

LSAT Timing: Preparing well for this test is critically important and requires hours of diligent and time-intensive practice. You will need to determine when to take the LSAT. It is offered multiple times this academic year and LSAC provides excellent practice materials. Your LSAT score must be no more than 3 years old by the time of application.

Letters of Recommendation (LOR): Contact your recommenders as early as possible and provide the date you need the letter by. The recommender will need to provide a strong supportive letter endorsing your law school application. The others may come from an internship or research supervisor, an employer, etc., someone in whom you have confidence and who knows you well. If you have been out of school for over five years, then other recommendations may be used. Although two letters of recommendation are required, we will consider up to a total of four.

Transcript(s): List all institutions from which you have taken any college level course credit in your CAS report. Request your institution send the transcript directly to LSAC. Transcripts should be sent during the application process, mid-year with updated grades (as appropriate) and again with your posted degree on the final transcript. The LSAC system uses only your undergraduate grades to calculate your GPA in the Academic Summary for the report.

Education page: This is a simple document that details the colleges/universities and the dates attended. Please do not duplicate resumes or transcripts here.

Resume: Your resume can be more than one page. This is especially true if you have a longer work history and other experiences to include (internship/military/community service, etc.). Where possible, provide comprehensive details and background describing your experiences.

Personal Statement Guidelines: Carefully review and follow the guidelines found within the application. If you have questions, contact an admissions officer at Campbell Law School. The format is to be double spaced, in 12-point font, and should not be more than two pages in length. Thoroughly edit the document and meticulously proofread your material.

Personal Statement Prompt:

Campbell University School of Law values diversity within our community. A broadly inclusive classroom environment fosters more rigorous, comprehensive discussions critical to training future lawyers in cross-cultural competencies necessary to serve a diverse clientele.

Conveying your desire to be a part of the legal profession through your personal statement is an important aspect of how we evaluate applicants. Your personal statement will speak directly to the members of our Admissions Committee. Consider thoughtfully why you are committed to this undertaking as you answer the following prompt:

What is the experience or person that inspired you to pursue a legal education?

Here you may briefly describe how you believe your lived experiences and points of view can contribute to vigorous classroom discussions and the practice of law, which may include ethnic, socio-economic, religious, and other forms of diversity.

Merit Scholarships: Campbell Law School offers generous academic merit scholarships to applicants whose LSAT and GPA indicate strong potential for academic success. Campbell Law School automatically considers each applicant for one of its generous Dean?s Excellence Merit Scholarships, Campbell Undergraduate Scholarships, and Honoratos Emeritus Scholarships. Dean's Excellence Merit Scholarships are awarded to entering students primarily based on the strength of their undergraduate GPAs and LSAT scores. Campbell Undergraduate Scholarships are awarded to Campbell University graduates who matriculate as first-year incoming law students at Campbell Law School. Honoratos Emeritus Scholarships are awarded to Veterans who have served honorably and matriculate as first-year incoming law students at Campbell Law School.

Campbell Law School merit scholarships are automatically renewed every academic year if the student remains in good academic standing.

Competitive Scholarships: In addition to the Dean?s Excellence, Campbell Undergraduate, and Honoratos Emeritus Scholarships awarded automatically to qualified applicants, Campbell Law School offers four competitive, full-tuition awards for exceptional applicants who show great promise in advocacy, leadership, public service and achievement. In addition to the summary of each scholarship below, you may find more information on these scholarships at: https://law.campbell.edu/apply/tuition-aid/scholarships/.

Cheshire Schneider Advocacy Scholarship: Campbell Law School?s mission is to educate and develop vigorous advocates for championing and defending individual liberties and justice for all persons in the trial and appellate courtrooms of our nation. The prestigious Cheshire Schneider Advocacy Scholarship is awarded annually to an incoming law student who has achieved demonstrable success in advocacy programs such as debate or mock trial during high school and/or college. Leary & Joy Davis Leadership Scholarship: Campbell Law?s mission is to educate graduates who will become effective advocates and leaders for legal and social justice, both in their local communities and in other parts of the world. The prestigious Leary & Joy Davis Leadership Scholarship is awarded annually to one highly qualified applicant with demonstrated leadership skills and the potential to become a leader in the law. Janette Soles Nelson Public Service Scholarship: Campbell Law?s mission is to educate highly competent, deeply compassionate lawyers who see the practice of law as a calling to serve others. The Janette Soles Nelson Public Service Scholarship will be awarded annually to one exceptionally qualified applicant with plans to practice law in service to the public. The Scholar will be selected based upon commitment to public service, academic excellence, and leadership potential.

Ben & Patrice Thompson Achievement Scholarship: Campbell Law?s mission is to maintain an inclusive community where we believe the profession is ultimately enriched through diverse perspectives from a variety of backgrounds. The prestigious Ben & Patrice Thompson Achievement Scholarship is awarded annually to an academically talented, high- achieving applicant, who has overcome significant obstacles in life, such as socio-economic or educational hardships, disabilities, or other major challenges.

Campbell Law School competitive scholarships are automatically renewed for up to three years as long as the student remains in good academic standing.

Timeline for full-tuition scholarship submission:

Applications for consideration for one of our four competitive, full-tuition awards may be submitted only after an applicant is notified of their admission. All information and a completed application for these scholarships must be received by Thursday, February 25, 2027, at 12:00 Noon Eastern Time.

Veterans: For VA funding and detailed information directly related to Campbell Law School, contact Lisa Clark, Associate Director of Financial Aid at Campbell Law School, clarkl@campbell.edu or 919.865.5990.

For more information, please contact the Campbell Law School Admissions Office via phone (919.865.5988) or email (lawadmissions@campbell.edu).

Please remember, the Office of Admissions must receive the following information before your file is considered complete:

Application

LSAT Score

LSAT Writing Sample

Personal Statement

Optional Statements/Addendums (if applicable) If an applicant has experienced a fluctuation in grades or has taken multiple LSAT examinations where there were fluctuations in scores, we encourage a one paragraph addendum to address significant increases or decreases. This additional information can provide context and dimension to your application, and informs us on your ability to assess, and/or reassess your decisions.

Education Page

Résumé

Disciplinary items, including documentation (if applicable)

Two (2) letters of recommendation (please send to LSAC)

DD-214, Report of Separation from military service (if applicable)

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DePaul

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.

The American Bar Association requires that law schools advise each applicant that state bar requirements deal with the character and fitness of an applicant at the time he or she seeks certification to register for admission to the bar. It further allows the law school to seek information on character and fitness to ensure that appropriate law school qualifications are met. The following questions are representative of areas of inquiry made by bar authorities in most states and must be answered with a "yes" or "no." Failure to do so will delay action by the Admissions Committee.

Indicate "no" if not applicable. If "yes," on an electronic attachment, state fully all the facts, including dates and results. Your answer(s) must fully apprise the Committee of all relevant issues and facts. You are advised to answer these questions in detail because similar, but more detailed information, such as copies of all police and court records, must be disclosed at the time you apply for admission to the bar.

If you answer "yes" to any of the Character and Fitness questions, you must provide details on an electronic attachment for each question you answered "yes" to.

Have you ever been dropped, dismissed, suspended, placed on probation, disciplined, or expelled from any school, college or similar institution for academic or any other reason?
If you were ever dropped, dismissed, placed on probation, disciplined, or expelled from any school, college or similar institution, were you accused of any dishonesty therewith?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or is there now pending against you any indictment, criminal information or criminal complaint charging a felony offense?
Have you been detained, arrested, summoned into court, cited, indicted, adjudicated guilty or convicted in any criminal, municipal, military or juvenile proceeding? If yes, you must disclose each instance even though the charges have been dismissed or you were acquitted or adjudication was withheld or a conviction was reversed, set aside, vacated or the record sealed or expunged and regardless of whether you have been told you need not disclose any such instances.
Have you ever been charged with any traffic violation that involved felonious conduct, the use or possession of alcohol or drugs, or which resulted in time spent in custody, or a fine of $350 or more, or the revocation or suspension of your driver's license?
Were you ever accused by an employer, supervisor or associate of dishonesty in connection with any employment or occupation, or have you ever been discharged by an employer?
Have you ever been suspended, disqualified or otherwise disciplined as a member of any profession or in military service?
Do you currently have any debt or obligation greater than $500 that is reported as more than 2 months past due, including, without limitation, credit card debts, charge accounts, medical bills, student loans, bank loans and court-ordered obligations to pay child support, alimony and family support? If any of the obligations are more than 2 months past due, you must disclose each instance of debt or obligation and the surrounding circumstances.

Introduction DePaul University derives its title and fundamental mission from St. Vincent de Paul, who advocated serving urgent human needs and ennobling the dignity of each person. When admitting students to the College of Law, we place greatest weight on intellectual potential and academic achievement. We also seek diversity in students' special talents, qualities, interests and socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Having students with different interests, goals, life experiences, and backgrounds is critical in order to ensure the robust exchange of ideas that is called for in training lawyers and potential leaders. Toward this end, we seek a student body that exhibits outstanding academic and professional promise with varied backgrounds and experience.

DePaul University College of Law also is committed to improving the legal community by educating students who will serve the public and legal profession in ways that enhance the social, economic, cultural and ethical values in the broader community.

DePaul University has a nondiscriminatory admission policy. Under this policy, no person shall be the object of discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health decisions, family relationship status, familial responsibilities, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic information or other status protected by local, state, or federal law in its employment or its educational settings.

Admission Policy Admission to DePaul University College of Law is competitive. We consider numerous factors in evaluating each applicant, including undergraduate academic performance, Law School Admission Test (LSAT), JD-Next Exam or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores, advanced degrees, professional work experience, writing ability, potential for leadership, professional and academic recommendations, and the student's special talents, qualities, interests, and socioeconomic and cultural background. No single factor is dispositive when determining admission.

Personal qualities that demonstrate intellectual depth, high ideals and diligence also are considered, as are economic, societal or educational obstacles that have been successfully overcome. Diversity in background and experience among the members of each entering class is a continuing objective. Having a diverse student body allows us to encourage and foster the exchange of different ideas. In addition, a candidate's prior relations with the DePaul University community and her or his potential for furthering DePaul's institutional goals are considered.

Last year, approximately 3,000 candidates applied for 210 seats in the full-time day program. Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, early application is highly recommended, especially for those who desire merit scholarship and financial aid consideration. For first-year applicants with no previous law school credit, admission is granted only for the fall semester. First-year applicants should ensure that their application and all necessary documents are on file in the Office of Law Admissions prior to the suggested deadline of April 1.

Prospective applicants who have received their baccalaureate degrees from accredited institutions or who have, or will have, received degrees prior to July of the year for which admission is sought are eligible to apply. In no event will anyone who has yet to receive a baccalaureate degree be permitted to enroll in the College of Law. No specific fields of study are prescribed at the baccalaureate level.

ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS

This document provides a general overview of the electronic application process and the materials that should accompany the application for admission. After reading all of the application instructions, please review the "Application Checklist" to obtain a list of the required documents.

Electronic Application All applicants to the College of Law must submit all materials electronically through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and register with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). We only accept applications submitted through the LSAC electronic application.

We will not accept any paper application materials or paper updates to your application. Paper materials and updates will not be retained or reviewed by the Admissions Committee and will be discarded. You are welcome to submit updates to your file electronically. Application update materials may be submitted to lawinfo@depaul.edu. Please include your name and LSAC account number on each attachment.

Applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, or other applicants who require a paper application, should contact the Office of Law Admissions at 312.362.6831 or by emailing lawinfo@depaul.edu with their request.

Letter of Recommendation One letter of recommendation is required for all applicants. Up to three additional letters are welcome. Letters of recommendation must be submitted through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Letters of recommendation from an applicant's college professors are particularly useful. Letters of recommendation also may be submitted by employers or colleagues who are in positions to make critical and informed appraisals of an applicant's qualifications.

Personal Statement A personal statement is required and must be electronically attached to the application for admission. It should not exceed two pages, and may provide the Admissions Committee with information regarding such matters as intellectual interests and pursuits; personal, family or educational background; experiences and talents of special interest; reasons for applying to law school as they may relate to personal goals and professional expectations; or any other factors that will assist the Committee's evaluation of the applicant's candidacy for admission. Applicants also may describe, either within the personal statement or as an addendum, how their admission would contribute to the mission of the College of Law.

Résumé A current résumé is strongly recommended and may be electronically attached to the application for admission. It should not exceed two pages. It should include a complete employment record and identify honors, scholarships and commendations received; membership in any scholastic, honorary and professional associations; as well as community, volunteer and extracurricular activities.

Standardized Test or Standardized Test Equivalent All applicants must submit a standardized test score. DePaul Law accepts the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or JD-Next Exam. DePaul University College of Law will accept LSAT or GRE scores taken within five years prior to the date of application. If an applicant has a GRE Score or JD-Next Exam Score in addition to an LSAT score, the LSAT score will be the primary test score considered for admissions purposes, with the GRE and/or JD-Next Exam score as a secondary factor taken into admissions consideration. Applicants should have their GRE score reported by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) directly to DePaul University College of Law (GRE institution code number 4025). Applicants submitting a JD-Next Exam score must have Aspen send their score directly to DePaul Law.

In addition, all applicants, including those who submit JD-Next Exam or GRE scores in addition to or in lieu of an LSAT score, must register with CAS through LSAC and submit transcripts for all graduate and undergraduate academic work. LSAT scores will automatically be reported to DePaul College of Law as part of the CAS report.

No Application Fee There is no application fee to apply for JD admission.

International Applicant Information Applicants who have earned degrees or received diplomas from international institutions must submit all materials required of first-time Juris Doctor applicants.

In addition, applicants who have completed coursework or earned degrees from international institutions should submit their international transcripts through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. This service is included in the standard Credential Assembly Service fee. International transcripts received will be sent to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) where the transcript will be authenticated and analyzed. The data will be assembled into an International Credential Evaluation document that contains AACRAO's summary, copies of the transcripts (and translations, as necessary), and a TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable.

Applicants who were educated in international countries, at institutions where English is not the primary language, also must register for the TOEFL (www.toefl.org) or IELTS (www.ielts.org) or Duolingo English Test (englishtest.duolingo.com). Applicants who register for the TOEFL must advise Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their TOEFL score to DePaul University College of Law (institution code number 1165).

LSAC will incorporate the applicant's International Credential Evaluation, TOEFL, IELTS, and associated documents into the CAS report. While the College of Law strongly encourages international applicants to submit their international transcripts to CAS, we also will accept detailed evaluation reports from Educational Credential Evaluators (www.ece.org), World Educational Services (www.wes.org) or from any other member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org).

For additional information, including a copy of the Financial Affidavit of Support Form for International Students, please visit https://offices.depaul.edu/international-admission/.

Two-Year JD for International Lawyers Program Foreign-trained lawyers, and other graduates of non-U.S. law schools, may earn a JD degree in two years of full-time study. International applicants who have graduated from international law schools may receive up to 28 credit hours toward the JD degree. Applicants interested in the Two-Year JD for International Lawyers Program should NOT complete this online application, but should instead download the Two-Year JD application at http://law.depaul.edu/admission/jd-admission/Pages/international-applicants.aspx. The LSAT is not required for admission to this program.

Joint-Degree Programs DePaul offers a number of joint-degree programs with colleges outside of the College of Law including but not limited to: the JD/MBA degree with the Kellstadt Graduate School of Business; the JD/MPP, JD/MS in Public Services Management or the JD/MA in International Studies with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Graduate School; the JD/MS in Computer Science, the JD/MS in Cybersecurity or the JD/MS in Information Systems with the College of Computing and Digital Media; and the JD/Master in International & European Business Law with Pontificia Universidad Comillas School of Law in Madrid, Spain.

Those seeking a joint-degree first must apply and be accepted for admission to the College of Law. Admission is made to the appropriate joint-degree program only after completion of the first-year core curriculum in the College of Law with above average academic achievement. Thereafter, if accepted into the joint-degree program, law students begin their joint-degree studies.

A separate application may be required for each program and should be submitted during the first year of law school. In addition, an entrance exam such as the GRE or GMAT may be required depending on the requirements of the program to which the applicant is applying.

More information about joint-degree programs is available at https://law.depaul.edu/academics/jd-program/jd-joint-degree.

JD/LLM Program

DePaul College of Law also offers three joint JD/LLM (Juris Doctor/Master of Laws) degrees. A joint JD/LLM gives students an opportunity to develop knowledge and practice skills in a specific area of law and earn two degrees in three years of full-time study, including summer enrollment, or can be pursued on a part-time basis.

Students applying to the JD/LLM program should indicate their intent and the concentration to which they are applying?Health Law, Intellectual Property & Information Technology Law or International Law?in the designated area on the application form. Students also may enroll in the traditional JD program and apply to a joint JD/LLM program at any time during their enrollment at the College of Law.

Applicants also must submit a brief essay of no more than two pages discussing the reason(s) for their interest in earning a JD/LLM in a specific area of law.

Transfer Applicant Information DePaul University College of Law welcomes applications from students who will have completed, within the preceding two years, at least one year of study at another ABA-accredited law school and are in good academic standing. Transfer applicants may apply for admission to the day program during the fall and spring semesters. Transfer applicants admitted to the College of Law may receive up to 29 hours of credit toward the Juris Doctor degree. The determination of applicable credit is made upon admission. DePaul University College of Law does not have an articulation agreement with any university or law school program regarding transfer admission.

Students applying for transfer admission complete a separate online application than first-year applicants. Transfer applicants are required to submit the following: (1) transfer student application form; (2) one letter of recommendation from a law school professor; (3) résumé; (4) personal statement; (5) current law school report from LSAC; (6) Letter of academic standing from all previously attended law schools; and (7) law school transcripts from all previously attended law schools. Class ranks are not required to evaluate an applicant's transfer application.

In evaluating transfer applicants, the Admissions Committee will consider the applicant's undergraduate academic record, LSAT, JD-Next Exam or GRE score, law school grades, personal statement, letter of recommendation and other information requested in the application.

Tuition and Fees for Academic Year 2027-2028 and Financial Aid The tuition rate for the day program is guaranteed for three consecutive years for first-year students who enroll in the 2027 fall semester. The tuition figures below are for JD students who enrolled in the 2026-2027 academic year. Tuition figures for the 2027-2028 academic year will be released in spring 2027. All policies are under continual review. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to change tuition and fees as conditions require.

2026-2027 Tuition First-Year JD Full-Time Program Package: $56,436

Per Credit Hour: $1,844

General Fees per Semester Comprehensive Fee: $150

VENTRA U-Pass (must opt in): $171

Late Fee: $100

Service Fee for Returned Check: $25

Student Health Insurance Fee: $1,245

Financial Assistance DePaul University and the College of Law provide a range of financial assistance in the form of loans and scholarships. Should you wish to apply for financial assistance, indicate your intent in the Application for Admission. Financial aid applications will be available shortly after October 1, 2026.

Scholarship Awards All admitted students are automatically considered for applicable scholarship awards. No separate application is required. Dean's Scholarships are awarded to entering law students based upon their achievements, personal qualities and potential to contribute to the DePaul law community. Scholarship recipients are notified of their award in the acceptance letter.

Need-Based Assistance To apply for loans for the 2027-2028 academic year, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required and can be obtained after October 1, 2026 at colleges and universities or at the FAFSA website (www.fafsa.ed.gov). The FAFSA code for DePaul University College of Law is 001671. Although there is no hard-deadline, the FAFSA should be complete and on file in the Office of Financial Aid on or before March 1, 2027, in order to receive full consideration for DePaul-administered financial aid.

For additional financial aid and scholarship information, visit the DePaul University College of Law website at http://law.depaul.edu/admission/tuition-scholarships-aid/Pages/tuition.aspx.

Checklist: DePaul University College of Law First-Year Applicants Register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Register for and take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or JD-Next Exam. For academic year 2027-2028, LSAT or GRE scores prior to June 2021 will not be accepted. Complete and submit an online application by the suggested application deadline of April 1. Write a personal statement not exceeding two pages and submit it with your online application. Submit at least one letter of recommendation to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Submit one official transcript from every undergraduate college or university attended directly to the Credential Assembly Service. A résumé not exceeding two pages is encouraged. International Applicants Register with the Credential Assembly Service. We will also accept detailed evaluation reports from any member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Register for and take the LSAT, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or JD-Next Exam. For academic year 2027-2028, LSAT or GRE scores prior to June 2021 will not be accepted. Register for and take the TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, if international education was not in the English language. TOEFL scores should be sent to DePaul University College of Law (institution code number 1165). Complete and submit an online application by the suggested application deadline of April 1. Submit at least one letter of recommendation directly to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). A résumé not exceeding two pages is encouraged.

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Northern Kentucky

Character and fitness is an important requirement for admission to both law school and the state bar where you wish to practice. The application process for both requires you to provide detailed information about your past. Failure to disclose conduct relating to character and fitness could result in revocation of your admission to or expulsion from the College, revocation of a scholarship offer, or a state's refusal to admit you to practice law. Your responsibility to immediately notify the law school if any answer becomes inaccurate or incomplete after submission of this application continues throughout the admissions process. If you are admitted to and enrolled in the College of Law, this responsibility continues during your law school enrollment.

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. [ABA Standard 504 (a)]

Please respond to the following questions and keep in mind that complete candor is an indication of good character and fitness to practice law. The best policy is full disclosure when answering each of the seven questions. If you answered "yes" to any question below, you must attach a detailed explanation for each offense. Be sure to include the date, location, the nature of the charge, a detailed account of the circumstances leading to the charge, the disposition of the case, and any sanction imposed. Attaching third-party records such as court records or educational records without including your detailed explanation is insufficient.

Have you ever been arrested, charged with, or convicted of any crime, or military offense? (This includes felonies, misdemeanors, juvenile offenses, major traffic violations such as driving while intoxicated or impaired, or repeated moving violations. Matters that have been expunged, sealed, or subject to a diversion program must still be disclosed.)
Have you ever been a party to or otherwise involved in an incident that resulted in charges or allegations that you committed abuse, neglect or violence against another?
Have you ever been accused of cheating, plagiarism, or any other violation of a student conduct code, or have you ever been placed on probation, suspended, asked to withdraw, or been dismissed from any educational institution for any reason?
Have you ever been charged with fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, forgery or other act of dishonesty in any civil, criminal, administrative, or other proceeding?
Have you ever been disciplined, discharged, or asked to resign from any employment for fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, forgery, dishonesty, or other reason reflecting on your character?
Have you ever filed or been the subject of a petition for bankruptcy, had a credit card revoked, or defaulted on student loans or any line of credit?
Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action by a professional association or state licensing board, or been disqualified as a member of another profession?
I understand that if ultimately enrolled, it is my responsibility to immediately notify the law school if any answer becomes inaccurate or incomplete after submission of this application. This responsibility continues throughout law school.

Application Instructions and Requirements

Submitting an Application for Admission

Applicants must apply electronically through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and should apply by April 1. Northern Kentucky University Chase College of Law does not take responses to questions concerning sex, race, color, or national origin into account when making admissions decisions.

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE)

You must take either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) before the committee will consider your application to law school. You should plan to take a test no later than the spring of the year of planned entry.

If you plan to take the GRE, you must direct the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send your GRE scores to Chase College of Law. Our ETS code is 0985.

If you take both the LSAT and GRE, you must report your LSAT score.

Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

Applicants must register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) through LSAC. The CAS report is a required portion of the application. In addition, you must submit transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) from all schools you have attended to the CAS.

Letters of Recommendation

The College of Law recommends sending two letters of recommendation to the Credential Assembly Service. Letters of recommendation from professors or supervisors provide the admissions committee with useful information, especially if the applicant has worked closely with them.

Applicants with International Credentials

NKU Chase College of Law requires international transcripts to be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service. If you completed any postsecondary work outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada, you must use this service to evaluate your international transcripts. This service is included in the Credential Assembly Service registration fee. Please note more time is usually required to receive international transcripts.

If it is determined 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 0058. Your score will be included in the international credential evaluation document contained in your CAS report.

Questions about the Credential Assembly Service should be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001 or LSACINFO@LSAC.org.

3+3 Accelerated Law Program Applicants

Applicants qualified to apply under the 3+3 Accelerated Law Program are encouraged to apply no later than March 15 of their junior year (or its equivalent). Chase Law has 3+3 agreements with Campbellsville University, Mt. St. Joseph University, Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More University, Union College, University of the Cumberlands, and Xavier University.

Application Review

Applications will be reviewed for admission only when the application process has been completed. The process is completed when the Office of Admissions has received:

A completed application;
The application fee;
An approved standardized test report (LSAT or GRE); and
The Credential Assembly Service report containing all transcripts.

Notification of Decision

Applicants are notified as soon as admission decisions are made. The applicant may receive a decision that states the applicant has been accepted, denied, or a decision is being deferred until late spring/early summer. Most correspondence is sent via email. Be sure to check your SPAM folder as many emails are forwarded to SPAM by the service providers.

Change in Information

If any information changes after applying, you must contact the Office of Admissions immediately. You can reach the NKU Chase College of Law Office of Admissions at chaseadmissions@nku.edu or 859.572.5490.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Program: You must select either JD or JD/MBA. If you are applying for the JD/MBA, you must apply separately to both the law school and the business school. The business school can be reached at 859.572.6357.

Character and Fitness: Character and fitness is an important requirement for admission to both law school and the state bar where you wish to practice. The application process for both requires you to provide detailed information about your past. Failure to disclose conduct relating to character and fitness could result in revocation of your admission to or expulsion from the College, revocation of a scholarship offer, or a state?s refusal to admit you to practice law. Your responsibility to immediately notify the law school if any answer becomes inaccurate or incomplete after submitting this application continues throughout the admissions process. If you are admitted to and enrolled in the College of Law, this responsibility continues during your law school enrollment.

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. [ABA Standard 504 (a)]

The best policy is full disclosure when answering each of the seven questions. If you answered "yes" to any of the questions, you must attach a detailed explanation for each offense. Be sure to include the date, location, the nature of the charge, a detailed account of the circumstances leading to the charge, the disposition of the case, and any sanction imposed. Attaching third-party records such as court records or educational records without including your detailed explanation is insufficient.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 859.572.5490.

Personal Impact Statement: This is a required part of the application. The personal impact statement is your opportunity to describe yourself to the Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee is interested in learning how your life experiences, personal history, perspectives, triumphs, challenges and goals have shaped you as a person and impacted your decision to pursue a law degree. The statement should reflect upon your unique set of thoughts, circumstances and learning moments that will enable you to positively impact the entering class at Chase Law. While there is no page limit, the typical personal impact statement is two to three pages, typed and doubled spaced.

Résumé: You must include a résumé detailing the following information:

Educational Record: High school, colleges, and universities attended, graduate school, and law school. For each school, list the name, city, state, dates of attendance, type of degree received (BA, BS, etc.), and major.
Employment Background: List all significant work experience, including whether the work experience was acquired while attending high school and college. Include information about the type of skills you have acquired and any achievements or awards you received.
List all clubs, organizations, societies, and activities in which you have participated. This includes any community service or volunteer work you have done. Be specific regarding the participation. For example, include the amount of time spent, leadership positions held, programs developed, etc.
List all honors or awards you have received. This includes scholarships received, community recognition, academic recognition, etc.

Previous Law School Experience: If you have attended another law school, including a conditional admissions program, you must attach a statement explaining why your studies at the school have been or will be discontinued. Applicants who have been academically dismissed from a law school are required to explain why they were not successful during their first attempt in law school and why they feel they will be better able to handle the rigors of law school at the time of their anticipated enrollment.

CLERY ACT NOTICE | CAMPUS SECURITY ACT

Federal legislation requires institutions of higher education to inform prospective members of our community about its most recent crime/incident statistics; crime prevention; security programs and activities; policies concerning the reporting of crime; and related information in accordance with the Campus Security Act, commonly referred to as the Clery Act.

Upon request, you can obtain a paper copy of the university?s Annual Campus Security Reports by contacting the NKU Police Department, 419 Old Johns Hill Road, Highland Heights, KY 41099 or calling 859-572-5746. This information is also available on the NKU Police Department?s website at security reports.

Questions? Don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Phone: 859.572.5490 E-mail: chaseadmissions@nku.edu

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Loyola - New Orleans

The following questions are extremely important for both your 2027 Law Application and your eventual application to practice law in the jurisdiction of your choice. Please read the following disclaimer and questions carefully and thoroughly. Any required explanation(s) must be included in the Attachments > Character and Fitness feature of this application.

The Loyola Law Admissions Committee requires complete disclosure regarding any violation or alleged violation of law (including major traffic offenses) and regarding any university disciplinary actions, including a fully descriptive narrative of the event or events. State bar character and fitness committees require bar applicants to provide such detail, and bar examiners compare the candidate's disclosure on law school applications with bar application disclosures after a background check that includes purged, sealed, and dismissed actions.

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 is often more significant, and leads to more serious consequences, than the act or event itself. Past criminal history will not automatically bar admission. Failure to provide truthful answers, or failure to inform the Office of Law Admissions of any changes to your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the law school, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission to the bar.

We strongly urge, if you are unsure as to whether to make a disclosure, that you err on the side of disclosure. It is your responsibility to update your application by notifying Loyola's Office of Law Admissions of any disciplinary charges that are filed or are expected to be filed between the date you submit this application and the date you enroll at Loyola. Your obligation to disclose continues throughout your entire tenure at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.

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 that jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Have you ever been placed on academic probation, received scholastic warning, or have you been dropped, suspended, disqualified, excluded, or expelled from any college or graduate school for academic reasons?

If yes, you must attach a full explanation of the reasons for and circumstances surrounding the academic action.
While attending any college or university, have you ever received disciplinary probation or action against you, or have you been dropped, suspended, excluded or expelled from any college or graduate school for violating a school code or honor code, for plagiarism, cheating, or other non-academic conduct?

If yes, you must have the appropriate college or university official submit a statement directly to the Loyola Office of Law Admissions concerning the incident and the university's policy relative to the violation.

In addition, you must attach a full explanation of the reasons for and circumstances surrounding the disciplinary action.
**THE FOLLOWING QUESTION APPLIES TO PRIOR LAW SCHOOL ENROLLMENT**

Have you ever been placed on academic probation, received scholastic warning, or have you been dropped, suspended, disqualified, excluded or expelled from any law school for academic reasons or conduct violations?

If yes, please attach a full explanation of the reasons for and circumstances surrounding the academic action.
Have you ever been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, ticketed, and/or convicted of any violation of the law other than a minor traffic violation? Have you ever been discharged from the military less than honorably? Is there any action currently pending adjudication? You are also required to disclose offenses which have been expunged, purged, sealed, obliterated, dismissed, or when the records have been destroyed, regardless of whether you have been told that you need not disclose any such event. This information will also be required to be disclosed by state bar authorities in many states along with a copy of your application to law school.

If yes, please electronically attach a full explanation of the reasons for and circumstances surrounding the incident(s), including the dates, disposition of all of the charges, and your current view on these past incidents.
Were you involved in any disciplinary or criminal incidents involving alcohol or illegal substances? Several states, including Louisiana, have Lawyers Assistance Programs through their state bar offices that may institute a recovery contract based on character and fitness reports and disclosures.

If yes, in a written statement, please provide the full explanation and include what steps have been taken to avoid further incidents involving alcohol or illegal substance.

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

Office of Law Admissions
Loyola University New Orleans College of Law 7214 St. Charles Avenue Campus Box 904 New Orleans, LA 70118

law.loyno.edu

Phone: (504) 861-5575
Email: ladmit@loyno.edu

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Applying to the JD Program at Loyola New Orleans College of Law

First-year JD applicants are admitted to begin law school only in the fall semester. Loyola Law will begin accepting applications for 2027 Admission on October 15, 2026, at 12:00am CDT. The Admissions Committee will review law applications on a rolling basis and in a holistic manner. The application cycle will end promptly on July 1, 2027, at 12:00 p.m. CDT. Applications for admissions will not be accepted after the deadline has passed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications as early as possible once the cycle opens. For a profile of the entering credentials of the most recent 1L class, applicants are advised to read Loyola's required American Bar Association disclosures.

An applicant may apply only once per academic year, resulting in one decision per application. If the applicant plans to retake a standardized test or intends to subsequently submit materials, the applicant must notify the College of Law Admissions Office as soon as possible and request that the application be temporarily withheld from consideration. Once a decision is rendered by the Admissions Committee, additional test scores and/or materials will not be considered.

Applicants are required to earn a Bachelor's Degree prior to beginning Fall 2027 semester courses. Admission offers extended prior to college graduation are conditional upon candidates earning their undergraduate degree.

The course of study for the JD degree must be completed no earlier than 24 months and, except in extraordinary circumstances, no later than 60 months after a student has commenced studying law at Loyola.

1L Scholarships

Applications for admission submitted on or before February 15, 2027, will be given priority consideration for institutional scholarship awards. Dean's Scholarships are awarded to 1L applicants with exceptional academic ability and are based upon a student's undergraduate record, admission test score(s), leadership, work, and life experiences. Scholarship recipients are notified of scholarship awards at the same time as an admission offer. Awards may only be applied to JD tuition expenses within Loyola's College of Law.

The Ignatian Law Scholars Program recognizes particularly promising members of the entering law school class, whose applications reflect the Jesuit commitment to academic excellence and service to others. The Ignatian Law Scholars receive a renewable Dean's Scholarship up to full tuition and are assigned faculty and alumni mentors to help with the transition to law school and practice. In addition, Ignatian Law Scholars gather for special events each semester to get to know each other and other members of the law school community.

Every application to Loyola Law's 1L program will be reviewed for the Dean's Scholarship and Ignatian Law Scholars Program. There is no separate process to apply for either award.

Application Requirements

An electronically signed application, submitted via LSAC, with all required questions fully answered.
A personal statement, up to three pages in length, written in the applicant's own words.
A detailed resumé that includes education, extracurricular activities, part- and full-time work history since high school, awards, prizes, community and volunteer service, and military experience, if applicable.
At least two (2) current letters of recommendation (dated on or after March 1, 2025) from academic or professional sources. Unless the applicant has been out of school for a number of years, applicants are strongly encouraged to have at least one letter from a college instructor. The College of Law will accept up to four (4) letters of recommendation.
A Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report submitted to Loyola College of Law via LSAC that includes transcripts from every college or university attended, up to and including conferral of each bachelor, graduate, or professional degree, and at least one valid LSAT, GRE, and/or JD-Next score(s).
If the applicant answers "yes" to any of the Character & Fitness questions in this application, an addendum detailing each instance is required.

Applicants who have gaps in their record or have variance in grades and/or test scores are strongly encouraged to write and attach a separate statement detailing the gaps, using the Addendum feature of this application.

Loyola Law urges applicants who are U.S. citizens to have their correct Social Security Number (SSN) in hand before attempting to complete Loyola Law's Fall 2027 Application for Admission. Candidates who do not enter SSNs exactly as it appears on their Social Security card cannot be considered for federal student aid until corrected.

All applications must be submitted electronically through lsac.org.

Applicants with GRE or JD-Next Scores

Applicants who elect to take the GRE must instruct Educational Testing Services (ETS) to send Loyola University New Orleans College of Law all GRE test scores from the preceding five-year period. Applicants who have already taken the GRE can log into their ETS account and select Loyola University New Orleans College of Law as a recipient of GRE results using the school code: 4810. For more information about how Loyola College of Law utilizes the GRE, please review Loyola Law's GRE Frequently Asked Questions.

Loyola Law will consider JD-Next scores from applicants who have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher. JD-Next scores must be released to Loyola Law via Aspen Publishing at jdnext.org. For more information about how Loyola College of Law utilizes JD-Next scores, please visit Loyola Law's JD-Next Frequently Asked Questions.

International and Internationally Educated Applicants

Loyola Law requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores, including the Test of Written English and the Test of Spoken English, for applicants in which English is a foreign language. These applicants should contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) for TOEFL registration at www.toefl.org. Applicants must request that ETS send relevant scores to LSAC. LSAC's TOEFL code is 0058. Loyola Law will then receive the TOEFL score in the applicant's CAS report via LSAC.
Applicants who completed more than one year of study outside of the United States or Canada must have their academic records evaluated and authenticated by LSAC using CAS.
Foreign-educated licensed attorneys who wish to be considered for advanced standing, must apply using the Transfer and Select Foreign Attorneys Application in the LSAC portal.

Common Law and Civil Law Curriculum

At Loyola College of Law, students have the opportunity to study two curricular programs: Common Law and Civil Law.

Louisiana is a civil law state. This means that disputes in Louisiana's private sector are primarily settled by reference to the Louisiana Civil Code. Disputes in Louisiana's public sector are resolved using common law traditions, which means that legal precedents are created by judicial decisions over time. All states besides Louisiana are common law jurisdictions.

Because of Louisiana's unique legal system, Loyola New Orleans students choose to focus their studies in a Civil Law curriculum or Common Law curriculum. Students are encouraged to select the curriculum based upon the jurisdiction in which they ultimately intend to practice. For instance, if an applicant intends to sit for the Louisiana Bar Exam, we recommend applying for the Civil Law curriculum. All graduates, Common Law and Civil Law, are awarded a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, the educational credential needed to qualify for the bar exam in any state.

If a student wishes to develop competency for both kinds of jurisdictions, the student may take courses, as electives, in both disciplines.

Evening JD Program

Loyola Law's Evening JD Program follows the civil law curricular track. It is designed with work-life balance in mind. Evening classes meet in person between 5:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. two nights per week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Occasional testing may be required on Friday evenings, and advance notice will be provided. Evening JD students earn from 8 to 10 credits in each fall and spring semester, with an additional 3 to 6 credits taken over the summer semester. Depending on the course, students complete additional coursework asynchronously on the schedule that works best for them. Loyola Law also offers fully asynchronous courses over the summer semester for additional flexibility. The program is designed to be completed within four years with enrollment starting in the fall.

Students enrolled in the Evening JD Program may, after completing six semesters as subscribed, seek permission to enroll as a Day division student based on compelling circumstances. The ability to change divisions is not guaranteed.

Loyola's Early Admit (3+3) Program

In the 3+3 Accelerated Degree Program (or 3+3 Program), Loyola University New Orleans undergraduate students may combine the last year of their undergraduate education with their first year of law school. This means that eligible students have the potential to earn their undergraduate degree and law degree in a combination of six years.

Interested students must complete the required courses in their major (including any adjunct courses) and their Loyola Core courses as well as any language requirements before they achieve senior status. The College in which the student is enrolled (i.e., College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, etc.) must grant the student permission to participate in the 3+3 Program. Granting permission means that the applicant's College will accept Loyola Law first-year coursework in lieu of elective requirements for graduation. In addition to the Application Requirements described above, 3+3 application materials must include written permission from their dean or departmental chairperson to participate in the 3+3 Program. The Committee must receive complete 3+3 Program applications by April 30, 2027.

Diversity Statement

All candidates are welcome to supplement their application with an optional Diversity Statement. This statement does not replace the Personal Statement. It is intended to provide the Admissions Committee with additional background information as to the unique perspective of the applicant's life experience. Applicants may discuss how their racial identity or ethnicity has affected their life, be it through discrimination, inspiration, or otherwise; gender identity or gender expression; the impact of extenuating health issues; the history of overcoming hardships; or, managing socio-economic disparities. The Diversity Statement should not exceed two (2) pages.

Correspondence

The Loyola Law Admissions Office primarily uses email as the means to communicate with applicants, including requests for information that may be time sensitive. Only provide an email that is routinely monitored. Promptly notify the admissions office of any changes to your email or postal mail addresses.

Applicants will be provided access to an online portal that allows applicants to view their status in real time. Information on how to access the portal will be emailed to applicants upon receipt of their application. Once an application is submitted, the Office of Law Admissions will initially review an application for completeness. If any required components are missing, the Office will send an email to notify the applicant. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their application for admission is complete and accurate. Applicants have a continuing obligation to update their application with Loyola Law should any information cease to be correct and true.

Policy on Non-discrimination

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law has fully supported and fostered the policy of not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability status, marital status, national origin, race and/or ethnicity, citizenship, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, admissions, employment practices, and in the activities it operates. This policy complies with all applicable federal and accrediting regulations and guidelines.

Deferring JD Admission

The College of Law does not defer admission or scholarship offers. Admission and scholarship offers are only for the academic year in which they are extended. Applicants who need to postpone their enrollment are encouraged to apply for the next application year.

Accreditation

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association. For more information regarding ABA accreditation, please contact the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, (312) 988-6738.

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Failure to disclose fully the information requested in this question can lead to consequences far more serious than the act or event itself. Vague, superficial or untruthful answers, or failure to inform the Office of Law Admissions of any changes in your answers, may result in the revocation of admission, disciplinary action by the School of Law or denial of admission to the bar. If you answer yes to any of these questions, explain fully and in detail on a separate sheet. The personal statement may not be used to answer this question. You have a continuing duty to provide updates to character and fitness questions. This duty continues from application through graduation from the school of law. Your application for admission will be re-evaluated as you make additional disclosures. This includes disclosures made while a student.

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.

Have you ever been dropped, suspended, warned, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, disciplined, expelled, or requested or advised to resign from any postsecondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school? If yes, explain fully on a separate sheet or electronic attachment.
Have you ever been charged with a crime, other than a minor traffic violation, for which the charges have not been expunged? (In Maryland, expungement is not automatic. It requires the filing of a petition with the Court. A result of a Probation Before Judgment in a Maryland Court must be reported unless the charge was expunged.)

If yes, explain fully on a separate sheet or electronic attachment, specifying the nature of the offense(s), date the offense(s) occurred, name and locality of the court(s), and the sentence(s) imposed.

Have you ever been or are you now party to a civil suit in which you were the defendant? If yes, explain fully on a separate sheet or electronic attachment.
If yes, are there any judgments against you that are pending or have been satisfied? If yes, explain fully on a separate sheet or electronic attachment.
Have you ever been discharged from employment and/or the armed forces under conditions other than honorable or have you surrendered/lost a professional license? If yes, explain fully on a separate sheet or electronic attachment.

Instructions: University of Baltimore School of Law Binding Early Decision Deadline: January 1 (JD-Flex Only) Priority Application Deadline: March 1 Regular Application Deadline: July 15

The University of Baltimore School of Law admits applicants on a rolling basis. First-year applications are not accepted for the spring term. Upon receipt of an application, a confirmation email will be sent. You may check your application status online using your LSAC.org account credentials to log in.

All applicants must submit either an LSAT score or GRE scores and a complete CAS report. LSAT and GRE scores are valid for five years. The GRE can be used as a substitute for the LSAT, however, only the LSAT will be utilized for admission if you have taken both tests. Official GRE scores should be sent via ETS to school code 4700 - University of Baltimore School of Law. The JD-Next is not currently accepted as a standalone test option; however, candidates with a valid score who wish to submit it may have it considered as a supplemental application component.

Part-Time Evening Program - Flex JD The Flex JD program is now a hybrid, blended learning model. The Hybrid Program employs a mix of instructional modalities, including traditional in-person courses and blended courses that combine in-person instruction with online instruction. Once students complete their required courses, they will have the opportunity to select more or fewer blended courses, depending on their preferences.

Binding Early Decision Program The Binding Early Decision Program is available only to applicants seeking admission to the Part-Time Evening Program. Applicants who are certain that the University of Baltimore School of Law is their first-choice law school may apply through the Binding Early Decision Program.

The Binding Early Decision Program opens when the JD application opens and closes on January 1. Candidates that apply under the Binding Early Decision Program after the January deadline will automatically be moved to standard admissions review without binding early admission consideration. To be considered for the Binding Early Decision Program, applicants must submit a complete application no later than January 1. Applicants who submit a complete Binding Early Decision application will receive a decision within 30 business days of the date their application becomes complete.

Applicants admitted through the Binding Early Decision Program will receive a guaranteed scholarship of $5,000 per year, renewable each year provided the student maintains scholarship conditions.

Candidates admitted through the Binding Early Decision Program are required to enroll at the University of Baltimore School of Law, withdraw applications from all other law schools, provide proof of withdrawal within five (5) days of admission, submit the Binding Intent to Enroll form within five (5) days of admission, and not initiate new applications to any other law school. Candidates admitted through the Binding Early Decision Program are not eligible to defer enrollment.

Candidates who are not admitted through the Binding Early Decision Program will be moved into the general, nonbinding application process. Once moved into the general process, candidates are no longer bound by the Binding Early Decision requirements. Being moved into the general applicant pool does not mean that the applicant has been denied admission. It means the application will continue to receive consideration through the regular admission process.

Additional Requirements for International Students and Students who attended College/University outside of the United States Applicants who attended a post-secondary institution outside of the United States must arrange to have their transcripts sent to LSAC. Documents will be processed through the Credential Assembly Service.

Decisions All decisions are communicated via email from the Office of Law Admissions (lawadmissions@ubalt.edu) and via the LSAC online portal. Only the applicant may inquire about the status of his or her application.

For additional application instructions please visit the University of Baltimore Law School online at https://www.ubalt.edu/law/.

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Your answers to these questions are extremely important, not only in determining admission to Cleveland State University College of Law, but also to your eventual application to practice law. To be permitted to practice law, all applicants to the Bar must pass a character and fitness screening by Bar examining authorities in addition to passing the Bar exam itself. The screening is thorough and is designed to determine whether the applicant's past conduct justifies the trust of clients, courts, other lawyers, and the public. As part of this screening, you will be required to answer a Character and Fitness Questionnaire that asks about past incidents involving the law and other authorities. Any discrepancy between your law school application and the Character and Fitness Questionnaire or any independent examination of your record may result in an extensive investigation and potentially serious consequences both at the law school and at the Bar application stage. Therefore, you are urged to exercise the utmost candor and thoroughness in answering these questions.

Multiple incidents that individually may seem minor can be problematic when viewed cumulatively. Consequently, the Admissions Committee takes all violations of the law seriously and you are encouraged to provide a thorough and thoughtful explanation of anything you disclose. Failure to provide truthful and complete answers may result in revocation of an offer of admission, disciplinary action and/or dismissal by the law school, a charge under the Cleveland State University College of Law Honor Code, and/or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission.

If you are unsure whether to answer "Yes" to any question, we strongly recommend answering "Yes" and fully disclosing all incidents. Failure to answer these questions truthfully and with candor may result in the revocation of an offer of admission to CSU College of Law or a charge under the Cleveland State University College of Law Honor Code that may affect your admission to the Bar as much as or more than the act or event itself. If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, you must provide a complete explanation of the circumstances (see Attachments section). Include in the explanations(s) the date and year, location, circumstances of the violation, and the fine and/or sanction. Official documentation in lieu of your written explanation of the circumstances is unacceptable.

Have you ever received a discharge other than honorable from military or other service?
Probation/Suspension/Warning/Sanction/Dismissal: Have you been placed on probation, warned, suspended, sanctioned, or dismissed by any college or university for any academic or non-academic reason?
Character and Fitness: Are there any criminal charges pending against you, or have you ever been cited, arrested, charged, or convicted for violation of any law, including traffic offenses? All matters must be reported, even if they were expunged, sealed, deferred, or subject to a diversion program.
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.

Thank you for your interest in Cleveland State University College of Law! The CSU|LAW Office of Admission is dedicated to identifying and enrolling future lawyer-leaders who possess the intellectual rigor, ethical foundation, and commitment to justice necessary to excel in the legal profession and serve society. The admissions committee seek candidates who demonstrate academic prowess, show a commitment to advocacy, and promote fairness and justice through the law. Through a careful and equitable review process, we evaluate each applicant as a whole person, considering academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, personal character, and unique experiences and backgrounds. We recognize that while academic potential is important, a well-rounded admission process serves the public and the legal profession better.

The College of Law promotes equal educational opportunity for persons of every race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, and military status.

Applicants demonstrating academic excellence and writing proficiency - but whose LSAT or other test scores are at or below CSU|LAW's published 25th percentile score - may be admitted through the Legal Career Opportunities Program (LCOP). Students admitted to CSU College of Law through the LCOP program are required to attend a summer program beginning in August.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Submitting your application before or after you have taken the test: You may submit your application before or after you take the LSAT or other test. Your application file will not become complete and available for review until we have received both the CAS Report - which contains your LSAT score(s), at least two (of the allowed 3) letters of recommendation, and your transcripts - and your e-application. If you submit your e-application, it will not be eligible for review until the CAS Report is complete. If you take the LSAT before you submit your application, your CAS Report will be sent to the law school only after your e-application has been submitted. If you are applying with a GRE or JD-Next score instead of an LSAT score, you are still required to submit a CAS Report. The application does not correct for capitalization, punctuation and abbreviations. Provide your responses as you would like the reviewer to see them. Prior law school applicants: If you previously attended another law school, you must submit a transcript and a Letter of Good Standing from that law school. If you left the law school not in good academic standing, please provide a written explanation to further discuss your situation and relevant experiences that indicate a likelihood for success in law school if admitted a second time. All applicants must submit a test score. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. See paragraph 9 below under APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants (full-time day, part-time day and part-time online) are required to complete the following:

Successfully complete a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of law school classes. You may apply before you have completed your bachelor's degree, provided that your bachelor's degree is conferred before you enroll in the law school. The only exception to this is for applications submitting an application under an approved 3+3 program, described more fully below. The list of 3+3 program partners can be found here.
Complete, certify, and submit an electronic application (eapp) for admission.

PLEASE NOTE: The eapp will not correct capitalization and punctuation errors. Take care to capitalize and use punctuation for your responses as you would want them to appear on your application when it is reviewed. Applications will be accepted through June 1, 2026. 3. Provide a minimum of two (and a maximum of three) Letters of Recommendation. Letters must be submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. If you are currently or were recently enrolled at a college or university, it is strongly recommended that at least one of your Letters of Recommendation be from a faculty member.

Provide an original Personal Statement that is your own work and represents your best writing. There is no specific topic that should be addressed; this is an opportunity for you to share with the Admissions Committee the information about you that you believe will assist the Committee in its decision. The Statement could include, among other things, what influences in your life have led you to seek admission to law school and to CSU College of Law specifically.
Optional Statement. Our law school's mission is: "Learn Law. Live Justice. We Are Your Law School for Life." Our vision is "to be the leading student-centered public law school, committed to both excellence and opportunity, with an ethos of social justice and a national voice." In keeping with our commitment to both excellence and opportunity, we recognize that traditional academic indicators such as LSAT and GPA do not always reflect an applicant's full potential. If you would like to share additional information about your relevant educational and professional experiences or unique qualifications that demonstrate your ability to succeed in law school, please include a separate statement.
Required for Part-Time Online JD program applicants: The flexibility of our part-time online JD program offers a great opportunity for working professionals and others with outside obligations to obtain a J.D. through a fully-accredited program. In the CSU|LAW program, all courses use an online learning management system that requires you to spend at least 30 hours per week completing online modules and doing outside readings. Classes are a mix of required live (synchronous) and on-your-own (asynchronous) sessions. Every course has required assignments that must be submitted by deadlines throughout the semester.

Please describe your plan for setting aside the time and effort required to actively engage in the rigorous study of law.

Resume. You must attach a resume to your electronic application.
Character and Fitness. You are required to disclose and submit a statement of all relevant facts pertaining to any and all probations, suspensions, warnings, sanctions, and dismissals by any college or university for academic or non-academic reasons; criminal charges pending against you; convictions or granted deferred adjudications or diversions for any offense, felony or misdemeanor, including traffic offenses.

If you are unsure whether to answer "Yes" to any question, we strongly recommend answering "Yes" and fully disclosing all incidents.

Multiple incidents that individually may seem minor can be problematic when viewed cumulatively. Consequently, the Admissions Committee takes all violations of the law seriously and you are encouraged to provide a thorough and thoughtful explanation of anything you disclose. Failure to provide truthful and complete answers may result in revocation of an offer of admission, disciplinary action and/or dismissal by the law school, a charge under the Cleveland State University College of Law Honor Code, and/or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission.

All matters must be reported, even if they were expunged or the records sealed under the laws of any state.

To be permitted to practice law, all applicants to the bar must pass a character and fitness screening by Bar examining authorities in addition to passing the bar exam itself. The screening is thorough and is designed to determine whether the applicant's past conduct justifies the trust of clients, courts, other lawyers, and the public. As part of this screening, you will be required to answer a Character and Fitness Questionnaire that asks about past incidents involving the law and other authorities. Any discrepancy between your law school application and the Character and Fitness Questionnaire or any independent examination of your record may result in an extensive investigation and potentially serious consequences both at the law school and at the Bar application stage. Therefore, you are urged to exercise the utmost candor and thoroughness in answering these questions.

Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) no later than April of the year you intend to enroll in law school. When more than one score is reported, CSU College of Law will consider the highest score, but will receive all prior scores. CSU College of Law will also accept applications from applicants who have taken the GRE or JD-Next. For more guidance on submitting an application with a GRE or JD-Next score in lieu of an LSAT score, read this information.

If you are submitting a GRE score, you must complete the steps that are necessary with ETS to have your GRE score report released to CSU|LAW and register for the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). If you have previously taken the LSAT, your LSAT score(s) will be released to us with your CAS Report and will be considered along with your GRE score.

We also consider applicants who submit a JD-Next score. If you are submitting a JD-Next score, you must complete the steps that are necessary to have your JD-Next score report released to CSU|LAW and also register for the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). If you have previously taken the LSAT, your LSAT score(s) will be released to us with your CAS Report and will be considered along with your JD-Next score.

Register for the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). This service will be the clearinghouse for your LSAT score(s), academic transcripts, and Letters of Recommendation. The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) will transmit your CAS Report automatically once your application is received by the CSU College of Law.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS AND DEADLINES: Applicants who are not applying through our Early Decision process are strongly encouraged to apply early in the admissions cycle, preferably by January 1. As files are reviewed and offers of admission made during the admissions process, the number of remaining spots in the class will be reduced and selectivity for the remaining spots may become more competitive. We will continue to make offers until the class is full, which may occur prior to the application deadline of July 1. For this reason, we encourage applicants to apply as early as they are able to. Scholarship funds may not be available later in the admissions process. Priority scholarship consideration will be given to applicants who apply prior to March 1st. Review of completed applications submitted for Regular Admissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will begin in November, after the completion of the Early Decision I and Early Decision II admissions cycles. For guidance on compiling your application materials and the submission process, please visit our website.

Please note these important application submission deadlines. November 15 Deadline for Early Decision I applications (see below) January 1 Deadline for Early Decision II applications (see below) July 1 Deadline for Regular Admissions

APPLICATION OPTIONS: Early Decision Applications If CSU College of Law is your first choice of law school and you would wish to make a binding commitment to attend if admitted, then you may want to apply as an Early Decision applicant.

In addition to completing the application process, Early Decision applicants must complete and submit an Early Decision Agreement, which can be found in the Forms tab or on our website here, and submit it as part of their eapp.

Early Decision applicants agree: That they will not apply for early decision consideration at another law school; That if admitted to CSU|LAW under Early Decision, they will withdraw their applications from all other law schools; That they will not initiate any additional law school applications once notified of Early Decision admission to CSU|LAW; That if admitted under Early Decision, they will not be eligible for deferral unless exceptional circumstances are demonstrated. Early Decision applicants may be: admitted; admitted via the Legal Careers Opportunity Program (LCOP); denied; or held for consideration through the regular rolling admissions process. Applicants who have not been admitted under Early Decision are not bound by this Early Decision agreement.

Early Decision options: Early Decision I Application Deadline: November 15 Decision Notification: December 15 Deposit Due: December 29

Early Decision II Application Deadline: January 1 Decision Notification: January 31 Deposit Due: February 14

Dual Degree Applications In addition to applying for the J.D. program, applicants have the option of applying to a master's degree program at Cleveland State University through one of our dual degree program options, which means that they can obtain a J.D. and a second graduate degree, typically reducing by two semesters the length of time that normally would be required if obtaining those degrees separately.

Applicants to a dual degree program must apply separately to - and be admitted by - both the law school and the school that will grant the second degree. This means that applicants must meet the application and admission requirements of each school. PLEASE NOTE: If you indicate a dual degree program interest and you are admitted to the law school, this does not affect your application status in the master's degree program or admit you to both programs. Your selection of the JD only or a dual degree program option will not affect the decision on your application to the law school. Click here for information about our Dual Degree program options. To obtain admission information about Cleveland State University's graduate programs, contact the CSU Office of Graduate Admission at 216.687.5499 or visit them online here. Full-Time and Part-Time Program Options You may apply as a full-time day, part-time day, or part-time online program student. Applicants to the part-time online program are required to attach a supplemental statement describing their plan for setting aside the time required to fully participate as a student in our part-time online program. Learn more about the part-time online program HERE.

Note regarding the part-time online program: The flexibility of our part-time online program offers a great opportunity for working professionals and others with outside obligations to obtain a J.D. through a fully-accredited program. In the CSU|LAW program, all courses use an online learning management system that requires you to spend at least 30 hours per week in class and completing online modules and doing outside readings. Classes are a mix of required live (synchronous) and on-your-own (asynchronous) sessions. Every course has required assignments that must be submitted by deadlines throughout the semester. Please describe your plan for setting aside the time and effort required to actively engage in the rigorous study of law.

In addition to remote coursework, students in the part-time online program will attend six in-person Residencies over the course of their enrollment at CSU|LAW. These experiences - held over long weekends - will be opportunities for students to meet their fellow classmates and faculty, network with leading judges and attorneys, and develop critical lawyering skills. Students enrolled in our part-time online program will have access to all of the services and opportunities available to all students.

3+3 Bachelor's/Law Accelerated Degree Program Cleveland State University College of Law partners with several select colleges and universities to offer students the opportunity to earn their law degrees through an officially-sanctioned 3+3 Bachelors/Law program. Students who are accepted through a 3+3 partnership will complete their final undergraduate year as a first-year law student. This first year of law school will serve as their final undergraduate year. Most students complete the 3+3 program in 6 years rather than the 7 years typically required to complete both degrees: 3 years of undergraduate coursework + 3 years of law school full-time.

If you are a college junior at a CSU College of Law 3+3 partner institution and have been approved by your undergraduate institution to apply through our joint 3+3 program, please indicate this in the Applicant Type question.

Information about our 3+3 program can be found HERE.

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS Foreign transcripts must be submitted through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) offered through the Law School Admission Council. 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. (Exception: 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 (CAS) registration fee. A Foreign 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.

To use the Credential Assembly Service, log in to your online account and follow the 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 the Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001 or LSAC.org.

FINANCIAL AID Applicants for financial aid must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Complete the FAFSA application online and the results will be submitted to the University electronically.

The Federal school code for Cleveland State University College of Law is 003032. You do not need to wait until you are accepted to complete your FAFSA. You may submit your FAFSA as early as October 1 in the year preceding your enrollment in the law school.

Cleveland State University declares...

That it will educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth;

That its duty is to equip students with the opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions;

Its commitment to not requiring, favoring, disfavoring or prohibiting speech or lawful assembly;

It is committed to create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community; and,

That its duty is to treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, to hold them to equal standards and to provide them equality of opportunity, without regard to those individuals' race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

-- Ohio Revised Code 3345.0216

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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. Under New Hampshire law, applicants are not required to include expunged and annulled offenses. Applicants bear the responsibility to ensure that each charge has actually been annulled by a court of law. Applicants should not rely on statements from third parties in deciding whether to disclose an offense. New Hampshire Bar Admissions information may be found online at http://www.courts.state.nh.us/nhbar/index.htm. Applicants answering "yes" to any of the following questions must attach a separate addendum detailing the date, specific offense(s) charged, all relevant details, and disposition related to each incident.

For the following questions, DO NOT include offenses for which the record of your arrest, conviction, or sentence was annulled after a petition brought by you pursuant to statute was granted.

Have you ever been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any felony, misdemeanor or violation? (Note: Traffic offenses are not addressed in Question 1. They are addressed in Question 2.)
Have you been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of three or more motor vehicle violations during the past fifteen years? (Omit parking violations).
Have you ever been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any alcohol or drug-related traffic offense?
Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary investigation, proceeding, or charges at any academic institution, or have you ever been dropped, suspended, placed on probation, expelled or requested to resign from any school, college, university, or law school, or requested or advised by any such school or institution to discontinue your studies? (Note: Do not include academic probation, suspension, or expulsion based on grades.)
Have you ever been dismissed or discharged due to employment-related misconduct?
Have you ever been disciplined by any professional association or licensing authority and/or had a professional license denied, suspended, or revoked?
Were any disciplinary charges (formal or informal) instituted against you including, but not limited to, actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and/or court martial charges or proceedings?
As a member of the armed services, were you asked to resign or given the opportunity to resign in lieu of judicial or administrative proceedings being instituted or carried out against you?
Credit and Tax Information

Provide the following information on any loans that you have:

Name and address of lender Date incurred Date of last payment Balance due on loan

You may enter your statement in the text field below or upload a PDF or Word document in the attachment section.

Have you ever had a credit card or charge account revoked?
Have you ever had a credit card or charge account revoked?
Have you ever defaulted on any student loans?
Have you failed to file any local, state or federal income tax returns as required by law or failed to pay any taxes when due?
Civil Proceedings

Have you ever been a named party to any civil action. including: a suit in equity or action at law. bankruptcy or others statutory proceeding, guardianship, competency, divorce, arbitration, mediation or other alternative dispute resolution, or another civil judicial or administrative proceeding of any kind?

NOTE: Family law matters, including divorce and or continuing orders for child support, must be included here.

Have you ever had a complaint or action filed against you asserting claims of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, forgery, or malpractice?
Have any judgments or contempt orders ever been entered against you?
Are you presently, or have you ever been, in arrears or default in the performance of any court approved agreement, judgment or court order concerning child support?
Have you ever filed a petition for bankruptcy for yourself or any entity in which you have an interest?

Application for 2026-2027

UNH Franklin Pierce Law Admissions Two White Street Concord, NH 03301 Tel (603)513-5300 admissions@law.unh.edu law.unh.edu

At UNH Franklin Pierce Law, we conduct an individualized, holistic review of your application with careful consideration given to academic achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities, and personal qualities that will make you a successful law student and future member of the legal profession.

The Admissions Committee is looking for qualified candidates willing to make a strong commitment to their legal studies, who exhibit sound judgment and are committed to cooperation, and mutual respect. UNH Franklin Pierce Law seeks motivated students from a variety of backgrounds who will take full advantage of the broad range of experiential opportunities offered and contribute to the dynamic UNH Franklin Pierce Law community.

There is no JD application fee for Fall 2026.

All applications must include:

Responses to all required questions
Personal statement
Resume
Supplemental statements as needed
The LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
A minimum of two recommendations

Transfer Students

Transfer students are required to submit a letter of good standing from their prior law school. Transfer applicants must provide an updated CAS report indicating law school matriculation. We strongly encourage one to two letter(s) of recommendation from a law school professor. An official transcript from your law school is required prior to matriculation.

International Students

UNH Franklin Pierce Law requires international applicants with foreign transcripts to submit all transcripts through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service Authentication and Evaluation (CAS A&E). All undergraduate work outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada must be evaluated by CAS A&E.

Applicants whose native language is not English and who received an undergraduate degree from a country in which English is not the native language must provide a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score, taken within two years of applying.

Application Period

UNH Franklin Pierce Law accepts applications for Fall admission only. We accept applications on a rolling basis beginning September 1. Our priority deadline is March 15, but we will continue to accept applications until the class is full. Please note that students applying for early admission to the Daniel Webster Scholar Program must complete their application by February 1.

No Application Fee

There is no fee to apply for the JD program.

Personal Statement

A personal statement is required and must be submitted electronically. The statement may address an applicant's interest in law school generally, interest in UNH Franklin Pierce Law specifically, the applicant's motivation to become a lawyer, or any other relevant topic. The personal statement is an opportunity for the applicant to share unique abilities, character, and experiences with the Admissions Committee. The committee weighs this statement heavily in the decision-making process and expects it to be a concise, well-written document.

Resume

A detailed resume is required and must be submitted electronically. In addition to work history, it should include the applicant's internships, academic honors, extracurricular activities, community services, hobbies and other special interests or accomplishments. Applicants are encouraged to account for any gaps in work experience or school attendance.

Supplemental Statement

Please include any statement of extraordinary circumstance(s) or other relevant information that could not be appropriately included in the personal statement or elsewhere in the application. The Admissions Committee is interested in learning about an applicant's background and relevant life experience. This statement should not exceed one page (double-spaced) and must be submitted electronically.

LSAC CAS Report

All applicants must register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) at www.lsac.org. Applicants must have transcripts from each post-secondary college or university attended sent directly to the CAS. This includes community college credits and/or undergraduate institutions attended as a high school student for credit, graduate degree transcripts, and transcripts at any institution where credits were attempted but not earned for any reason.

Applicants enrolling at UNH Franklin Pierce Law are required to submit an official transcript, which indicates conferral of the bachelor's degree, directly from the undergraduate degree-granting institution to LSAC prior to matriculation.

Standardized Tests

The LSAT or GRE is required and all applicants must have a valid score to be considered for admission. A valid score is one earned within five years of the planned enrollment date at UNH Franklin Pierce Law. Applicants may apply prior to taking the test but must disclose the future date for application processing purposes. Note, all applicants who have previously taken the LSAT must report any scores received within the last five years.

The ETS GRE school code is 3396.

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have attained an undergraduate degree from a country in which English is not the native language must provide a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score, taken within two years from the time of application submission. The TOEFL/IELTS school code is 3396.

Undergraduate Degree

A bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an appropriately accredited college or university must be conferred to an applicant prior to matriculation at UNH Franklin Pierce Law. Applicants must list all institutions where undergraduate credit was received.

Recommendations

Two recommendations must be submitted directly by the recommender through the LSAC CAS. Recommendations must be in the form of a letter and should be submitted by teachers or employers who can address academic fitness and/or work habits. Applicants who are recent graduates should provide one letter from a professor who can attest to academic ability.

Character & Fitness

Applicants are expected to read the questions on this portion of the application carefully and contact the Office of Admissions with questions. Applicants who check "Yes" on any of these questions must attach an addendum to their application which provides full disclosure as to the date, nature of the offense, and disposition related to each event.

Applicants have a continuing duty to disclose character and fitness issues that may arise between the time of application submission and matriculation. 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.

We review all applications holistically with the greatest focus on your recent conduct. We welcome applicants who have made and learned from mistakes. We are asking about these things because honesty and candor are necessary characteristics for lawyers. This does not mean that you need to have been always honest in the past. It does mean, however, that you need to be honest on your law school application, with your law school, and in your commitments as a law student and as a lawyer. This is a necessary component of having the requisite character and fitness to practice law.

New Hampshire In-State Tuition

Applicant tuition residency classification, either in-state or out-of-state, will be determined at the time of their first admission to a University System unit, based on their permanent residence at the time of application. To qualify for in-state tuition, the applicant (or their parents, if dependent) must have been legally domiciled in New Hampshire for 12 continuous months prior to matriculation. All deposited students who have indicated NH as their permanent residence are required to complete a New Hampshire residency form before matriculation. This form will be sent via email and is due by July 10.

Veteran Funding

UNH Franklin Pierce Law is an unlimited Yellow Ribbon program school; we are committed to making law school affordable for eligible veterans.

Joint Degrees

JD/LLM in Intellectual Property, JD/LLM in Commerce & Technology:

The Admissions committee will consider an application for a joint degree after a student completes the first semester of law school. Students who are interested in pursuing either of these joint degrees should apply for regular admission to the JD program only; notices regarding these joint degree programs will be made during your first year.

Dual Degrees

JD/MBA, JD/MPP or JD/MSW:

UNH Franklin Pierce Law and the University of New Hampshire offer dual degrees: JD/MBA, JD/MPP, JD/MSW. Applicants interested in these dual degree programs should apply to the JD program during the application cycle, September 1 - March 15, and to the MBA, MPP or MSW program separately. The LSAT will serve as the required standardized test for the JD, MBA, MPP and MSW programs. Please indicate on your JD application if you are interested in applying for a dual degree. To qualify for a dual degree, candidates must apply before the deadlines, be admitted to both programs, and meet a 1L cumulative grade point minimum. Dual degree candidates to the MBA, MPP or MSW can apply now or during the second semester of their first year of law school.

Current UNH Undergrads

Students currently enrolled at the University of New Hampshire undergraduate school may qualify for two unique admission programs: UNH Law Wildcat Scholars and the BA/JD 3+3.

For more information visit:

UNH Law Wildcat Scholars: https://law.unh.edu/wildcatscholars English/Law 3+3: https://cola.unh.edu/english/english-law History/Law 3+3: https://cola.unh.edu/history/program/history-major-bachelor-arts-historylaw-33-option

Certification

Applicants must read the certification carefully and certify that the information contained in the application is complete, accurate and true. Any false or misleading statement, or any misrepresentation in the application or any supplemental materials found to be fraudulent may be the basis for denial and may be reported as misconduct through LSAC.

Application Review

Application review begins in mid-November. Your application will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee within approximately 4-6 weeks of completion (receipt of application, recommendations, transcript, essays, résumé, certification, and LSAT score). We will notify you via e-mail during the process; please keep our e-mail (admissions@law.unh.edu) in your address book and apprise us of any changes to your contact information. In addition, your application status will be posted on LSAC's Application Status Online.

Scholarship Consideration

All admitted applicants are automatically considered for scholarship assistance. Scholarship awards are communicated along with the offer of admission. Scholarships are renewed annually so long as the student remains in good academic standing.

Privacy

Members of the Admissions Staff and Admissions Committee at UNH Franklin Pierce Law will discuss an application for admission only with the applicant.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of New Hampshire is a public institution with a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity for all. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, or activities. Inquiries regarding discriminatory harassment should be directed to the Director of Civil Rights and Equity at unh.civilrights@unh.edu.

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Quinnipiac

If you answer yes to any of the questions below, a written explanation is required. Your file will remain incomplete until you submit the required addendum. 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 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 Office of Admissions of any changes to your answers, may result in revocation of admission and/or degree, cancellation of matriculation, or disciplinary action by the School of Law, or denial of permission to practice law by the state(s) in which you seek admission to the bar. Many state bar associations require a copy of your law school application when you apply for the bar. Differing responses between the admissions and bar applications can lead the bar examiners to do a more extensive character and fitness investigation. We strongly urge you to err on the side of disclosure if you are unsure as to whether a disclosure is necessary. Please note that advice from attorneys not familiar with law school application or bar admission disclosure requirements may be incomplete or inaccurate and reliance on such advice will not excuse a failure to disclose. 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 these questions will not automatically preclude you from admission.

You are under a continuing obligation to notify the Office of Admissions of any changes to your answers to the questions below from the time of application submission until the time you matriculate. Once you begin your 1L year, you are under a continuing obligation to notify the Associate Dean of Academics of any changes in your answers to these questions.

Please initial here to indicate that you have read and understand the above paragraphs.
Have you ever been expelled, dropped, suspended, warned, placed on scholastic or disciplinary probation, or been the subject of or party to any disciplinary proceeding from any college, university, or graduate/professional school that you have attended? Is such an action pending or expected charges to be brought against you? *Please note: if you are unsure of the answer to this question, contact the school, college, university, or graduate/professional school directly.
Have you ever, as a juvenile or an adult, been arrested; charged with and/or convicted of any crime, offense, or violation (other than minor non-alcohol related traffic violations); or currently have charges pending against you? Have you ever been the respondent in a criminal protective order, civil protective order, or a family violence temporary restraining order? Please note: Some bar associations require people to disclose pardoned or expunged offenses.
Have you ever been suspended, disqualified, or disciplined as a member of any profession?
Have you ever been discharged or terminated by an employer? Have you ever resigned or been requested to resign in lieu of impending or anticipated disciplinary action by an employer?
Have you ever been a defendant in any civil proceeding in which allegations of fraud, misrepresentation, or other improper conduct were made against you?

Thank you for your interest in Quinnipiac University School of Law. Please carefully read all the instructions before submitting your application. If instructions are not followed, it can lead to delays in processing your application and potentially impact your decision. The Admissions Committee will not review your application until all materials have been received. If you have any questions while completing this application, please call the Office of Admissions at (203) 582-3400 or email us at law@qu.edu.

Deadlines

Quinnipiac University School of Law operates under a rolling admissions system. Applications will be accepted up until August 1st, but we suggest submitting your application by early March for priority fall admission and scholarship consideration.

For those wishing to be considered for the Dean's Fellows Scholarship (full tuition), a complete application (including all required attachments, a Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score and an LSAT writing sample) must be submitted by February 1st.

Application Requirements

All applicants are required to take the LSAT and submit an LSAT writing sample. Your score must be no more than five years old at the time the application is submitted. If you have taken the LSAT more than once, the Admissions Committee will use your highest score in making your admissions decision and for ABA reporting requirements.

The following documents must be sent to the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) at LSAC:

Undergraduate and graduate transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities; and Two Letters of Recommendation. Letters of Recommendation from professors are preferred. For applicants who have been out of school for a significant amount of time, professional letters are acceptable. The following documents must be attached to this application:

A personal statement indicating your reasons for pursuing a legal education. A carefully crafted, well-written, and concise statement is what we are looking for as we seek to learn more about you and assess your writing ability. This essay should reflect solely your own work and must not exceed 750 words; A current résumé of up to two pages detailing your employment and educational history, listing any honors achieved and all extracurricular, community or volunteer activities (including roles and responsibilities). The résumé should include dates of employment/activities in a month/year format and, if less than full time, the hours per week devoted to the position/activity; and Written explanations for certain affirmative answers (where indicated). PLEASE BE SURE TO LABEL EACH ATTACHMENT AT THE TOP OF THE DOCUMENT.

The following documents are optional:

Optional Essay: As we work to educate the whole lawyer, we find that a student body containing diverse experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints often yields pedagogical benefits for all participants. We welcome statements from applicants detailing any aspects of their background that would enrich the classroom, law school community, and legal profession in this way. The sources of these diverse experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints may include cultural, linguistic, or economic background; sexual orientation; geography; gender identity or expression; age; military service; unique life experiences; obstacles applicants may have overcome, including economic, social, educational, or physical; and/or discrimination that applicants may have experienced. You are welcome to submit a separate statement addressing these attributes to the extent they apply to you. This statement should not exceed 500 words. Dean's Fellow - Optional essay explaining how you would contribute to our community as a Dean's Fellow. All applicants will be automatically considered for the Dean's Fellows scholarship as well as any of our other merit scholarships. To be considered for Dean's Fellows, a complete application including an LSAT score and an LSAT writing sample must be submitted by February 1st. Gap in Education - If your education was interrupted for any reason other than normal summer breaks, please explain the circumstances. Brief Addenda - If you feel further explanation is required for parts of your application, please attach a short addendum. Please note that 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.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity throughout the university community. Quinnipiac does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin, or disability status in the administration of its educational and admissions policies, employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic programs or other university-administered programs.

The time required to review each application varies. Decisions will be made as quickly as possible but some decisions may take longer than the normal 4-8 week review period. We appreciate your patience during this process.

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Memphis

Lawyers are held to high ethical standards. Not surprisingly, then, bar applicants are also held to high ethical standards and must undergo a “character and fitness” review as part of the bar application process in every United States jurisdiction. Accordingly, the following questions seek information about events in your past that shed light on your character and fitness to be a lawyer.

Read the questions below very carefully. Answer fully and honestly. Please note that the questions ask whether an event happened, not whether it is reflected in your “record” or whether there is documentation of the event. If the honest answer to whether an event in question actually happened is yes, disclose it.

Even expunged or sealed matters MUST be disclosed, unless the expunged or sealed matter was resolved while you were a juvenile (i.e., 17 or younger).

If you are in doubt about whether a disclosure is required, we encourage you to err on the side of disclosure. The failure to make a required disclosure is itself viewed as an ethical lapse. The failure to make a required disclosure may lead to serious consequences, including denial of admission or, for those already enrolled, dismissal from law school.

Many states require you to submit a copy of your application for admission to law school along with your bar application as part of the character and fitness review. Accordingly, you should keep a copy of your law school application in your records.

If you answer yes to any of the following six (6) questions, you must provide relevant details of the incident, including, but not limited to, the date of the incident, the location of the incident, and the outcome of the incident. Failure to provide detailed information may result in the Admissions Office requesting additional information, which will ultimately delay the admission decision. Copies of relevant court or other documents should accompany the explanation.

As set forth in ABA Standard 504, “[i]n 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 (http://www.ncbex.org/).”

If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at lawadmissions@memphis.edu or 901.678.5403

CERTIFICATION: By submitting this application electronically, I certify that the information provided by me in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand that falsifications, misrepresentations, or omissions on the application may be grounds for denial or, if I am accepted, for suspension or dismissal from the University of Memphis or revocation of a degree. I understand that I have a continuing duty to disclose any changes to any of the facts indicated in this application at any time after submission through my graduation from the University of Memphis School of Law. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the law school or other appropriate action.

Have you ever been subject to or are actions pending against you involving any disciplinary action, including, but not limited to, warning, probation, suspension, dismissal, or request for resignation for academic or other reasons at any of the post-secondary schools, colleges, universities, graduate, or professional schools (including law schools) you have attended? Include all such disciplinary actions by a social fraternity or sorority of which you were a member while enrolled at any post-secondary institution.
Have you ever been arrested, taken into custody, formally accused, indicted, charged, cited, or convicted (by plea agreement, no contest plea, or otherwise) in connection with the violation of a criminal law or ordinance in any jurisdiction? The foregoing includes:

A. All adult offenses and matters that have been expunged or otherwise removed from court records.

B. Any delinquent act if you were fourteen (14) or more years of age at the time of the alleged act and the conduct constituting the delinquent act, if committed by an adult, would be a serious felony as specified in T.C.A. 37-1-154(b)(2)* involving use of a weapon or bodily injury to the victim. *The conduct would specifically constitute ?first degree murder, second degree murder, rape, aggravated rape, rape of a child, aggravated robbery, especially aggravated robbery, kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping or especially aggravated kidnapping.?

If you were charged or convicted as a juvenile with any of these serious acts, you must provide a detailed description of the incident, even if the juvenile court matter has been expunged, along with any documentation that may still be available, and the disposition of the case.

C. You must disclose all traffic violations UNLESS the traffic violation (1) did not result in a jail sentence, (2) did not result in suspension or revocation of your driver?s license, AND (3) did not result in a fine of $200 or more, including court costs and fees. However, any arrest, charge, or conviction for driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or drugs must be disclosed regardless of outcome or sanction imposed.

Have you ever been tried by a court martial or discharged, other than honorably, from any military organization?
Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, laid off, permitted to resign (in lieu of termination), or terminated from any job? Additionally, have you ever had any licensure or certification revoked or suspended in addition to or separate from any disciplinary action?
Have you ever been charged with fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, forgery, or other acts of dishonesty in any civil, criminal, administrative, or other proceeding?
Have you ever enrolled in or attended this or any other law school?

Complete and submit the general application and attach all required and optional documents. The priority application deadline is March 1st and applications submitted by the March 1st deadline will be given priority scholarship consideration. We will continue to accept applications until July 15.

There is no application fee.

Required Materials: Application

Answer all questions on the application.

Personal Statement

Each applicant is required to submit a personal statement. This statement provides you the opportunity to describe your background and any unique experiences, characteristics, or circumstances you want the admissions committee to consider. You may explain your desire to study law, why you believe you will be a successful law student, and what you plan to do with your law degree. You are encouraged to explain your interest in attending our law school and may discuss any information not otherwise apparent from your application. Limit your personal statement to no more than two pages, standard formatting.

LSAT and LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS Report)

Register with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and arrange to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). The Credential Assembly Service, a service of the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), provides a means to centralize and standardize undergraduate academic records to simplify the law school admission process. The Credential Assembly Service prepares a report for law schools that includes your LSAT score; undergraduate academic summary; a copy of your LSAT writing sample; copies of all undergraduate, graduate, and professional school transcripts; and copies of letters of recommendation. Upon receipt of the law school application, the admissions office will receive a CAS report for the applicant.

GRE

Applicants who elect to take the GRE, in lieu of the LSAT, must instruct ETS to send The University of Memphis School of Law all GRE test scores from the preceding five-year period. Applicants who have already taken the GRE can log into their ETS account and select The University of Memphis School of Law as a recipient of GRE results using the school code: 1087. Please note: All applicants who have taken the LSAT are considered LSAT applicants even if GRE scores are submitted.

Transcripts

Applicants must submit all academic transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, law) directly to LSAC. Do not submit transcripts directly to the University of Memphis Law Admissions office. Only your first undergraduate degree will be used in your admission index as calculated by LSAC, but all transcripts must be submitted to LSAC.

Undergraduate: You must submit transcripts for college-level work completed at any two or four-year institution of higher learning, or through an online or distance learning program if the hours earned apply toward your undergraduate degree.

Graduate: If you have earned a graduate degree or credit hours toward a graduate degree, you must submit transcripts from all graduate institutions to LSAC to be included in your CAS report. While your graduate grade point average is not used in calculating your admission index, the admissions committee will review your graduate level academic record.

Law: (Start-Over applicants only) If you attended any law school, including Memphis Law, you must submit law school transcripts directly to LSAC to be included on your CAS Report.

Letters of Recommendation

One is required and up to four letters of recommendation are permitted. Letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to LSAC to be included in your CAS report. Recommendations should be from professors, instructors, or other professionals who can provide relevant information on your intellectual ability, academic performance, potential for success in law school, and character. Letters from social acquaintances and personal or family friends, which provide only minimal or no information about your academic abilities, are not considered to be helpful. If you have been out of school for a number of years, your recommendations or evaluations may come from employers, supervisors, clients, or someone who can address the above characteristics.

Resume

Please submit an updated resume.

Optional Materials: Addendum

If you want to include relevant information explaining a low undergraduate grade point average, low LSAT score, or low GRE score we encourage you to submit an addendum separate from your personal statement. Addenda may also speak to other areas of the application that you feel the need to explain in more detail, such as a gap in your resume, credits from multiple colleges/universities, or other explanations.

Supplemental Essay

If you feel you have additional relevant information to share that will provide the admissions committee a more in-depth understanding of your background, interests, and goals, we encourage you to provide a supplemental essay using the prompts provided.

Explanation of Admonitory Action (if applicable)

If the answer to any item in the Admonitory Action section of the application is "Yes," the applicant is required to provide a full and detailed explanation. Copies of relevant court or other official documents should accompany the application. Instructions for completing the admonitory action section are on the application. NOTE: We recommend you keep a copy of all admonitory information submitted. This information will be confirmed prior to matriculation and again as part of the bar exam application. All admitted law students must notify the School of Law Associate Dean of any criminal charges or arrests that occur between enrollment and graduation from the University of Memphis School of Law.

Tennessee Institute for Pre-Law (TIP Program):

Each summer the University of Memphis School of Law operates the Tennessee Institute for Pre-Law (TIP Program). TIP is an admission by performance program for Tennessee residents and border-county residents (from Crittenden County, AR, DeSoto, Marshall, Tunica, and Tate County, MS) who are not admitted through the regular process, but who show potential for the study of law. There is no tuition cost associated with this program. Applying to TIP does not disqualify you from consideration for regular admission. If you are interested in being considered for the TIP program, you must answer the TIP application questions and ensure that your application includes how you meet the eligibility requirements, e.g., residency, first-generation college graduate, and/or socioeconomic disadvantage.

Additional Information: College and University Security Information Act

Pursuant to the requirements of the College and University Security Information Act, Tenn. Code Ann. Section 49-7-2200, an annual report of security information and statistics is available upon request. Contact the Assistant Dean of Students, Office of Judicial Affairs, the University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, 901.678.2298, to obtain any or all of the information. All other Student-Right-To-Know information is available online at http://www.memphis.edu/registrar/.

Statement of Procedure

All credentials become the property of the University and cannot be forwarded or returned. Credentials will be maintained in active files for a 12-month period. After this period, credentials will be relegated to inactive status and must be submitted again before an admissions decision can be made.

The University of Memphis is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, and doctorate.

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation.

The University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). The ABA may be contacted at: Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admission to the Bar, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-7598, telephone 312.988.6738. The AALS may be contacted at 1614 20th Street, NW; Washington, DC 20009, telephone 202.296.8851; http://www.aals.org/.

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In addition to the 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. Admission to UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law does not guarantee that you will meet the requirements of the state bar to which you seek admission.

As of February 2020, the State of Arkansas has adopted the Uniform Bar Examination. As such, the State now requires candidates for the State's bar admission to disclose all character and fitness infractions going back to the time when the applicant was a minor, even if those records have been expunged. Please note that the list of questions below is only a portion of the potential infractions listed on the State of Arkansas' Bar character and fitness section of the application to sit for the bar examination. For more information or to speak with a State of Arkansas Bar Examination Administrator about this matter, please contact Robert Brech, Executive Director at Robert.Brech@arcourts.gov. We advise individuals who have a reasonable concern about past or current infractions prohibiting them from being admitted to the Arkansas bar in the future to seek advice from the Arkansas Supreme Court, Office of Professional Programs.

All applicants must respond to the following questions. If you answer "yes" to any question in this section, you must attach an addendum completely stating the facts relating to the disclosed incident(s) and the ultimate disposition of the matter. Sealed and expunged records should be disclosed. Failure to adequately disclose can be sufficient reason for refusal of admission, expulsion, or a rescinding of the law degree after conferral. In addition, please be on notice that bar jurisdictions will have access to your responses and compare them to the results of your background check performed during the bar examination application process.

CF1 -- Have you ever been arrested, served a summons, cited, questioned, indicted, taken into custody, charged, tried, or investigated for a felony, misdemeanor, infraction (not including traffic tickets), or probation violation and/or had a restraining order issued against you?

In answering this question, include all incidents as a juvenile or adult, no matter how minor the charge, whether guilty or not, whether exonerated or not, whether sentencing was withheld or suspended. Criminal and/or juvenile matters that have been expunged or sealed should also be included.
If yes, for each incident, regardless of the disposition, attach a supplemental sheet specifying in detail the following information:
- A detailed description of the charge;
- The date the charge was filed;
- The location of the Court where the charge was considered or filed;
- The name, address, and telephone number of each attorney you retained to assist you in defending the charge;
- The alleged factual basis for the charge;
- The final disposition of the charge, including probationary conditions. Any asserted probation violations must be detailed.

Include copies of the final order of the Court sufficient to describe the resolution of the proceeding. If the matter is pending, submit a copy of the original complaint and documentation sufficient to describe the proceeding.

CF2 - Have you ever been accused of assault or battery of another in any civil proceeding and/or had any form of a protective order issued against you? If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying in detail:

The nature of the proceedings (state the underlying facts in detail and list all parties involved);
The court or administrative agency conducting the proceedings;
The date of the proceedings;
The case number, if any; and,
The disposition of the proceedings.

CF3 - Have you ever been accused, formally or informally, with misrepresentation, fraud, misapplication, perjury/false swearing, or misappropriation of property, either individually or in a representative capacity (i.e. as an officer of a business entity, partner, or other fiduciary relationship)? __________ If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying all details, including the person or entity making the charge, the circumstances surrounding the charge, and the disposition of the charge.
CF4 - Have you ever been investigated, suspended, expelled, or disciplined, formally or informally, by any school, college or university above the high school level for academic or any other misconduct? ______ (This includes academic probation.) If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying all details, including the custodian of the records of such incidents.

CF5 - Have you ever been subject to any grievance, complaint, or proceeding which either sought or resulted in your admonition, reprimand, censure, suspension, discipline, citation for contempt, or fine as a member of any profession or occupation, or as the holder of public office? _____ This includes attorney disciplinary or grievance proceedings in other states. If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying in detail:

The nature of the proceedings;
The tribunal, court, regulatory body, or administrative agency conducting the proceedings;
The date of the proceedings;
The case number, if any;
The disposition of the proceedings;
Include a copy of the final order; and,
If the matter is pending, submit a copy of the original complaint and documentation sufficient to describe the proceeding.

CF6 - Are there any facts not disclosed by your previous answers concerning your background, history, experience, or activities which may cause one to question your character, fitness, or ability to practice law? If yes, attach a supplemental sheet specifying all relevant details.

UA Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law values inclusion and is committed to enrolling students with unique experiences and perspectives. The Admissions Committee reviews applications holistically and does not merely rely on LSAT and undergraduate GPA to make admissions decisions.

The application deadline is June 1st. There is no separate application for the part-time evening program. We enroll first-year students in the fall only. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all required documents by March 1st. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, as they are received, and earlier applicants tend to have an advantage over later applicants. In addition, if your admission is denied by May 5th, you may be invited to apply for our Legal Education Advancement Project (LEAP). Applications for LEAP are due by May 7th.

Pathway Programs

The Bowen Pathway Programs provide highly qualified and motivated students from select institutions and programs with exclusive opportunities to attend the UA Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law. Our partner schools include:

Arkansas Baptist College
Arkansas State University
Arkansas Tech University
Centenary College
Central Baptist College
Harding University
Henderson State University
Hendrix College
John Brown University
Lyon College
Ouachita Baptist University
Philander Smith University
Southern Arkansas University
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
University of Arkansas at Monticello
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College
University of Central Arkansas

Submitting Your Application

You must submit your application online through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

A complete application consists of the following:

A completed application form
A 500-750 word, double-spaced personal statement explaining your reasons for attending law school and your interest in Bowen
A one-page résumé
A Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
All post-secondary academic transcripts submitted through CAS
A valid Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) score (within the past five years).
If applicable, any required addenda (see "Required Application Addenda")

Optional application material consists of the following:

Up to two letters of recommendation
A Statement of Uniqueness (found in section 4) which allows for the opportunity to explain or demonstrate characteristics and experiences unique to applicant's personal, professional, or educational growth and development and how applicant will uniquely contribute to the Bowen Community

Required Application Addenda

You must submit an addendum with your application if you:

Have previously enrolled in Bowen or another law school. The addendum should explain the circumstances under which you left your previous law school. In addition, you must request that your previous law school send an official copy of your transcript and a letter of standing. Please note that, under our admissions rules, if you were academically dismissed from another law school, you must sit out for approximately one year before we will consider your application.
Answer "yes" to any of the character and fitness questions. Each character and fitness question specifies the additional documentation which should be submitted. It is very important that you answer these questions honestly, completely, and forthrightly. If you are in doubt as to whether to disclose information, it is better to err on the side of disclosure. Material misrepresentations and failures to disclose can lead to denial of admission, cancellation of acceptance, or expulsion from law school.

Information for International Applicants

Applicants whose native language is not English, and whose undergraduate education is from outside the U.S., are encouraged to submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score. If this applies to you, contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and request that your TOEFL score be sent to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). LSAC's TOEFL code for the JD Credential Assembly Service is 8395. Your score will be included in the Foreign Credential Evaluation document that will be included in your CAS Report.

Our minimum accepted score on the TOEFL examination depends upon which version of the test you take. We accept a minimum score of 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, and a total score of 100 on the internet-based test.

To receive information concerning the TOEFL, contact an ETS Customer Service Representative.

Concurrent Degree Programs

In conjunction with other schools within the University of Arkansas system, Bowen allows students to pursue the following degrees concurrently.

JD/Master of Business Administration (UA Little Rock School of Business)
JD/Master of Public Administration (UA Little Rock School of Public Affairs)
JD/Master of Public Health (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health)
JD/Master of Public Service (University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service)
JD/Master of Social Work (UA Little Rock School of Social Work)
JD/Doctor of Pharmacy (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Pharmacy)

Scholarships

All admitted applicants are considered for available scholarships. Scholarship offers are included in the acceptance packet that is mailed to admitted students. There is no separate scholarship application process for incoming students. Scholarship offers are non-negotiableand non-stackable, except for the non-resident scholarship. Scholarship possibilities include:

Merit Scholarships:

Awards are offered in amounts of 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% of tuition.

Non-Resident Scholarships:

Non-resident scholarship for 1st year only. For 2nd and 3rd years, students must establish Arkansas residency to pay in-state tuition.

Core Value Scholarships:

First-Generation College Student Scholarship is awarded to admitted students who self-identify as an Arkansas resident and as a first-generation college student who has graduated or is about to graduate from an Arkansas college or university.
Public Service Merit Scholarship is awarded to admitted students who have worked for Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, Teach for America, or City Year for at least one year.

Bar Admission

American Bar Association Standard 504 requires disclosure regarding qualifications for admission to the bar. 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 that jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Graduation from the UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law does not guarantee admission to the bar of any state.

Outreach & Privacy

Information obtained from the application such as name, email, phone number, city and state, undergraduate institution and major, graduate studies, age, race and ethnicity, and legal interests, may be used for the purpose of contacting applicants and connecting applicants with Bowen faculty, staff, alumni, and student organizations with similar backgrounds, interests, and affinities.

Contacting Us

We are delighted you are applying to Bowen! If you have any questions after reviewing this material, please contact us.

Admissions Office
UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law
1201 McMath Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72202-5142
Telephone: 501.916.5431
Fax: 501.916.3967
E-mail: lawadmissions@ualr.eduWebsite: www.ualr.edu/law

UA Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law is approved by the Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association, 321 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, 312-988-6738.

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Detroit Mercy

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every US 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. You may review the State Bar of Michigan's rules and guidelines at http://www.michbar.org/.

State bar examiners may require bar applicants to submit their law school applications as part of the review for requisite character and fitness. As such, it is in a law school applicant's best interest to provide complete, accurate, and not misleading information when completing the law school application for admission, including the questions within this section. Discrepancies between your bar application and law school application for admission could result in the rejection of your application to a state bar.
Should the responses to questions within this application cease to be true, it is the applicant's responsibility to update their application for admission. Applicants must make updates in writing to the Detroit Mercy Law Admissions Office at lawadmissions@udmercy.edu. Failure to disclose, provide forthright answers, or update the application may subject the offender to revocation of admission, reporting of the offense to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), or other disciplinary action. Please contact the Detroit Mercy Law Admissions Office with questions regarding this section.
Initial below to acknowledge that you have read the above statements.

Have you ever been dismissed, expelled, placed on probation or otherwise disciplined for academic or other reasons by any trade institutions, colleges, universities, or graduate or professional schools, regardless of the outcome and extent of disciplinary action? Disciplinary actions include, but are not limited to, warnings, reprimands, grade sanctions, or requests to resign. If Yes, applicants are required to submit an addendum that provides a complete explanation of each incident, including the specific dates, causes, circumstances, and outcome of the incidents.
Have you ever been disciplined by any employer, discharged, or asked to resign? If Yes, applicants are required to submit an addendum that provides a complete explanation of each instance, including the specific dates, causes, circumstances, and outcome.

For the questions below, your entire criminal history is relevant, including matters in which courts have labeled "non-public."
Applicants who respond "yes" to questions 4-11, must submit an addendum for each disclosure with a complete explanation of the incident that includes the specific dates, causes, circumstances, and outcome of the incident and may include the register of action and court order. If a register of action and court order are not provided, the Admissions Committee may require them upon further review.

Are there any criminal charges against you which are currently pending?
Are there any criminal charges against you for which you are currently on supervised or unsupervised probation?
Are there any criminal charges against you in which sentencing has been delayed or not disposed of?
Are there any criminal charges against you in which a pretrial diversion program has not been completed?
Are there any criminal charges against you in which there is any other nonfinal status?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor offense?

Include any conviction resulting from an appearance in court in which a judge or jury made a finding of guilt, or in which a guilty plea or nolo contendere plea was accepted by the court. Exclude driving convictions that do not require a court appearance, and which are or would be presently treated as civil infractions under the provision of the Michigan Motor Vehicle Code, or under similar provisions in other states. Disclose all convictions stemming from originally charged driving offenses that retain criminal status, such as all alcohol or drug-related offenses and reckless or felonious driving, or convictions for driving while privileges are suspended or revoked.

Have you ever entered a guilty plea or a no contest plea to a criminal offense which was taken under advisement, taken in connection with a pretrial diversion program, or otherwise did not result in a conviction?
Have you ever had a criminal record expunged or set aside?

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law

EDUCATING THE COMPLETE LAWYER

law.udmercy.edu

Contact the Admissions Team

313.596.0264 | lawadmissions@udmercy.edu

Application Requirements

Applications for admission are reviewed for decisions only after an application is complete. You can review all application requirements on our website: law.udmercy.edu/admissions/admission-requirements/apply-now

Please note: Detroit Mercy Law requires a valid LSAT score from all applicants. Detroit Mercy Law does not accept or consider JD-Next or GRE scores.

First-Year New Student Applications Priority Deadline: February 15

Detroit Mercy Law welcomes applications from new students to the US JD-residential program, US JD-online program, and Canadian and American Dual JD Program. Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission as early as possible in the academic year preceding entry into law school. Entering first-year students begin studies in the fall term.

Transfer Applications

Detroit Mercy Law accepts transfer applicants for the fall and winter terms. Transfer applications are not accepted for the online JD program or Dual JD program. You must have completed 24-30 credits to transfer to Detroit Mercy Law and have a cumulative law school GPA of 3.0 or better. Transfer applications will not be considered until transcripts are received that show the completion of 24-30 credits, which tends to be in June.

Scholarships

law.udmercy.edu/admissions/financial-aid

Admitted students are automatically considered for Dean's Scholarships and Fellowships. Applicants are considered for scholarships based on their demonstrated exceptional potential to advance our mission through academic excellence, leadership, professionalism, and a strong commitment to service and justice.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible for maximum scholarship consideration.

Equal Opportunity

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law is committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender including gender identity and gender expression, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, religion, creed, military service or veteran status, or political belief.

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Pace

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.

If your answer to any of the following questions is "yes", on a separate sheet of paper please explain any facts and circumstances you would like the Law School to consider about the incident. A "yes" answer will not necessarily preclude you from being admitted.

Have you ever been placed on probation or dismissed from any high school, college, university, graduate, or professional educational institution for academic reasons or otherwise?
Have you ever been placed on academic and/or disciplinary probation for actions arising from allegations of academic dishonesty, plagiarism, or cheating during your high school, college, university, graduate, or professional coursework?
Are there any disciplinary charges pending against you?
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 in another jurisdiction. 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.

If your answer is yes, in your description of the facts and circumstances please include the name and locality of court charge or charges, disposition thereof and underlying facts including relevant dates.

Are there any criminal charges or proceedings pending against you now?
Have you ever been disciplined, reprimanded, suspended, or discharged from any job for conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, or any violation of Federal or State laws or regulations?
Have you ever resigned or quit a job when you were under investigation or inquiry for conduct that could have been considered as involving dishonesty, fraud, misrepresentation, deceit, or violation of Federal or State laws or regulations, or after receiving notice or being advised of possible investigation, inquiry, or disciplinary action for such conduct?

The Admissions Committee Requires the Following Documents: Electronic Application Form and Certification Statement Personal Statement: The Admissions Committee requires each applicant to submit a brief, typed, double-spaced personal statement as part of the application. Please submit a written statement of 500 words or fewer explaining why you want to pursue a legal career and how attending the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University will help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Note: You may use AI tools to brainstorm ideas, check grammar, or get feedback on how to improve your writing. However, submitting a personal statement or writing sample that was written fully or in part by an AI tool as your own work is not allowed and will be considered plagiarism. All submitted work must be your own original writing and reflect your authentic voice and experiences. Please review our AI Policy: https://www.pace.edu/sites/default/files/2025-10/law-ai-policy.pdf
Resume: Please include a current resume with your application. Two Letters of Recommendation: Submit two letters of recommendation to the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service that serves all member schools. This service is included in your Credential Assembly Service registration. Your letters will be copied and sent to us along with your LSAC Law School Report or as received. Therefore, we will receive any new letters for an applicant's file whenever a report update is produced. The Admissions Committee wishes to assure you that no additional weight is placed on appraisals for which the student has waived his or her right. Official Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report, including transcripts of all college academic records A Reportable Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score or JD-Next score. $75.00 Application Fee

Applicants will be notified of application updates by e-mail only. Please add admissions@admissions@law.pace.edu to your contact list. ADDENDUM(S): Applicants may wish to include an addendum explanation of any inconsistencies in their application and provide answers to questions that they think the committee might raise when reviewing their application. Examples of items that applicants might consider including are a description of work experience and extracurricular or other voluntary activities; an explanation of distinct trends or discrepancies among grades; and a description of substantial time commitments while attending school.

HAUB SCHOLARS PROGRAM: The Haub Scholars Program is a scholarship and mentorship program for students pursuing careers in environmental law, broadly defined. Made possible by a gift from the family of Elisabeth Haub, this is a highly-selective program for students with outstanding entrance credentials and a well-articulated passion for pursuing a career in environmental law. In addition to a full-tuition scholarship, Haub Scholars will have the opportunity to work closely with the faculty supervisor to develop their interests and to identify networking and job opportunities. Interested applicants should submit a 1-2 page statement of interest in the Haub Scholars Program in an addendum to their application to the law school.

ENTRANCE DATES AND DEADLINES - ROLLING ADMISSIONS June 1, 2027 Deadline for Fall Admission

While the Law School has no formal deadline for submission of applications, no assurance of consideration can be given to applicants who present incomplete applications after the priority deadlines, since the bulk of the decisions in the entering class will be made from those applications already completed. The Admissions Committee will begin to notify applicants of decisions at the beginning of the calendar year and will continue to do so until the school year commences.

GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION (JD) A person who has attained the age of 18 years and who holds a bachelor's degree is eligible to apply for admission to the Law School as a candidate for the JD degree. Students who have earned degrees from most accredited institutions of collegiate rank automatically meet the requirements of the New York State Department of Education for consideration for admission to professional study in New York. At Pace, as at many law schools, the most important admissions criteria are the undergraduate grade point average (GPA) and the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) score. Reliance on these purely academic criteria is appropriate in making many decisions, particularly those involving candidates either clearly admissible, or clearly inadmissible. However, other factors can become important within the middle range of applications. For instance, the applicant's GPA may be interpreted by carefully evaluating his or her transcript. Judgment may be made regarding the strength of the curriculum undertaken or the quality of the institution at which undergraduate work was done. Class rank and the progression of grades may be significant. Where there has been an interval of some years between college graduation and application to law school, especially where the candidate presents a strong recent LSAT score, better law school performance may be predicted than undergraduate grades would suggest. Writing, grammar, and spelling skills are also extremely important. In addition, proven capacity for leadership, dedication to community service, excellence in a particular field, overcoming both economic and historical disadvantages, motivation, graduate study in another discipline, work experience, and extracurricular activities all receive careful consideration in appropriate cases.

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.

Candidates concerned about the appropriateness of an application may call the Law School and speak with a counselor. Application to law school is not a passive process, and it requires investigation and care. Should you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Pace University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, height/weight, caregiver status, sex (including gender, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, and past/present/potential pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), marital status, partnership status, disability, genetic information, alienage, citizenship, military or veteran status, status as a survivor of domestic violence/stalking/sex offenses, or any other legally prohibited basis in accordance with federal, state, and local laws in any education program or activity that it operates, including in admission and employment. Pace University fully complies with all federal and state legislation and regulations regarding discrimination.

LSAC CREDENTIAL ASSEMBLY SERVICE (CAS) Applicants are required to register with Law School Admissions Council "LSAC" regardless of which standardized test is taken to have academic transcripts processed and sent to the Law School. Application and registration forms for both the LSAT and Credential Assembly Service may be obtained from the Law School Admission Council, PO Box 2000, Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940-0998; (215.968.1001); or LSAC.org; and from prelaw advisors at most undergraduate schools. The LSAT is administered by the Law School Admission Council several times per year-at various test centers throughout the United States, as well as in international locations. An applicant should take the LSAT no later than the July test date to guarantee equal consideration for admission the following fall. Applicants who have taken the test more than five years before the entrance date must retake the test. Each applicant who attended college in the US or Canada must arrange to have transcripts of his or her academic record (all undergraduate and any graduate-level studies) sent directly to LSAC in Newtown. The Law School will request a summary of the applicant's academic record, copies of college transcripts, and the LSAT scores. The Credential Assembly Service code number for the Pace Law School is 2644. Students who did not attend college in the US or Canada must register for the Credential Assembly Service and register for and take the LSAT. An official LSAT report will then be sent to the Law School.

STANDARDIZED TEST It is important to note that most law schools require applicants to submit an LSAT score as part of the application process. Applicants to Pace Law may submit Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) scores, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) results, or JD-Next. All scores must be no more than five years old from the date of projected enrollment at Pace Law. LSAT scores will be reported to the law school through Law School Admission Council (LSAC) credential assembly service. GRE results must be sent directly to our office from Educational Testing Service (ETS) using school code: 4020. JD-Next results must be sent directly to our office from Aspen Publishing. Applicants submitting the GRE or JD-Next must also notify our office by indicating the alternate exam on the application form and by writing an addendum indicating which exam you are taking. Note: If an applicant has an LSAT score on file with LSAC, the LSAT score will be considered the primary score over the alternate exams.

APPLICANTS WITH INTERNATIONAL CREDENTIALS AND/OR NON-IMMIGRANT VISAS MUST NOTE: Applicants who have completed most or all of their education outside the US or Canada must submit their transcripts to the LSAC Credential Assembly Service for the evaluation of international transcripts. The one exception to this requirement is international work through a study-abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a US or Canadian institution if 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), which will be incorporated into the LSAC Law School Report.

Questions about the Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001, or LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

Aside from the US, Canada, Great Britain, and Australia, applicants educated in non-English-speaking countries must take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and submit the results before their applications can be reviewed. A minimum score of 250 on the written exam or 100 on the Internet exam is required. All other applicants with non immigrant visas, regardless of where they were educated, should contact the admissions office to determine if they too must take the TOEFL.

APPLICANTS WHO HAVE ATTENDED OTHER LAW SCHOOLS Regardless of whether transfer credit is sought, applicants who have previously attended another US law school must provide, in addition to the application and fee, (1) a letter from the dean or registrar of the law school, which indicates whether or not the student withdrew in good academic standing and any conditions as to eligibility to return, and (2) an official transcript of the applicant's law school academic record reflecting all courses taken and grades.

TWO YEAR JD FOR INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS Graduates of a law school in a country outside the United States may apply for our Two-Year JD program based on credit hours earned in an LL.M. or other post-J.D. program. Applicants must take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), present outstanding academic credentials (through LSAC) and proficient skills in the English language as demonstrated through the TOEFL exam.

REAPPLICATION PROCEDURES If an applicant has applied previously, they must indicate this information on the application form. You must file a new application, application fee, and personal statement. A new LSAC Law School Report is required. All other requirements remain the same.

DEPOSIT In order to reserve a place in the entering class, each accepted applicant must pay the Law School a nonrefundable deposit of $550, which will be applied against tuition for the first semester. A second nonrefundable deposit of $250 to confirm enrollment is due at a later date. The first deposits are required by April 15 for fall admission or two weeks after the letter of admission, whichever is later. The request for a deposit deadline extension while waiting for a financial aid award notice must be received by the specified deposit date.

DEFERRED ENTRANCE Students who are admitted to the full- or part-time classes and wish to defer entry should contact the admissions office for further information. While all deferred requests are considered on an individual basis, deferrals will be granted only if there is no reservation that the student will meet the succeeding year's admission criteria.

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Creighton

American Bar Association Standard 504. Qualifications for Admission to the Bar 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 at www.ncbex.org.

Because of the high ethical standard to which lawyers are held, 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 truthful answers, failure to disclose answers, or failure to inform the Admissions Office of any changes to your answers, may result in the revocation of admission (without refund of tuition) prior to law school, during law school, or even after graduation, or disciplinary action by the Law School, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. You have a continuing duty to update any changes to your application from the time you apply and throughout your time as a Creighton Law student.

Have you ever been charged, arrested or cited (as an adult or a juvenile) for any crime other than a minor traffic violation? You must include all offenses involving alcohol. Disclosure is required regardless of the disposition, whether the record was sealed or expunged, or whether you were told you did not need to disclose such events.

*Please Note: If you answer yes to any of the following character and fitness questions, you must submit an attachment including all relevant information (where appropriate), including but not limited to:

Dates
Name of the charge
Level of offense (e.g., first-degree misdemeanor, fourth-degree felony)
City and state
Final disposition
A description of the facts and circumstances surrounding the event and its resolution
Whether you have completed all requirements of sentencing. (e.g., payment of fines, probation, etc.)

Have you ever been a party to a civil lawsuit or an administrative proceeding, including but not limited to bankruptcy, marital dissolutions, or lawsuits involving debt collection?
Have you ever been warned, suspended, expelled, placed on probation, or otherwise disciplined by any professional or social organization?
Have you ever been warned, suspended, or disciplined, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, dropped, expelled, or requested or advised to resign from any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school?
Were you ever the subject of a complaint, probable cause hearing, or other initial inquiry for any academic or non-academic reasons at any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school?
Have you ever been dismissed, discharged, or requested to resign, by an employer?
Have you ever defaulted or are you currently in default on a financial obligation?
Have you had any gaps in your education or employment?

Application Instructions for the Creighton University School of Law Creighton Law School provides a quality education, which begins with the selection of a unique, motivated, and accomplished student body. Each application to the Law School receives personal attention. Final selection of applicants to be admitted is made by the Admissions Committee and the Dean, who reserve the right to deny admission to any applicant for any reason. Please answer each question fully and accurately. Creighton reserves the right to revoke or rescind its offer of admission, if it is later discovered an inaccurate or dishonest answer was given or that you failed to disclose an answer.

Eligibility for Admission To be eligible for admission, you must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. We will also review applicants in an approved 3+3 program. In addition, you are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), or the JD-Next test. The JD-Next test is available online at various times. The LSAT test is administered at various times and locations throughout the country. Information regarding the LSAT is available at www.LSAC.org.

Admission Decisions and Timetable Although serious consideration is given to undergraduate grade point average and LSAT score, we recognize that these factors are not always indicative of motivation, character, and capability. Other factors that have significant impact on admission decisions are the type of courses completed, grade patterns, extracurricular and community activities, honors, work experience, military achievements, graduate studies, and adjustment to individual hardship. We also consider your personal qualities that suggest you will be a successful student and a competent attorney. Although we collect race and ethnicity for data purposes, we do not use and cannot see your race or ethnicity as a part of our admissions decision.

Creighton Law begins considering completed applications in September and notifies applicants as soon as decisions are made. We often defer making final decisions on a number of applications until later in the admissions process.

Our application is available until June 1 as space allows; however, the Admissions Office recommends applying by February 1 to receive priority consideration for scholarships.

Admissions Application You are required to complete a Creighton University School of Law Application for Admission. You can complete the Application for Admission using the Law School Admission Council's (LSAC) electronic applications, which you can access at www.LSAC.org. Applications submitted to LSAC for transmission to Creighton University School of Law will be considered postmarked on the day they are electronically submitted.

Credential Assembly Service Report All applicants are required to register for and create an account with LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. LSAC's Credential Assembly Service provides the law school with your personal statement, résumé, LSAT Score(s), a summary of your undergraduate course work, copies of all transcripts, and copies of your letters of recommendation. You must have official copies of all college transcripts sent to LSAC for inclusion in your Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report. Applications will not be reviewed without a CAS report on file with the School of Law.

Personal Statement and Résumé The Admissions Committee requires submission of a personal statement written by you and a résumé to assist the Committee in evaluating your application. Your personal statement must be double spaced and be no more than two pages and your résumé cannot exceed three pages. You may wish to call attention to factors in your background that may be indicative of your potential success as a law student and a member of the bar, such as your motivation to study law, work experience, special interests, honors, community involvement, or personal hardships. In a separate addendum, you may also discuss why reported grades and test scores may not fully indicate your ability to succeed in the study of law. You may also provide an addendum discussing hardships or adversity you have faced and explain how these experiences impacted you.

Letters of Recommendation Creighton Law School requires the submission of two letters of recommendation. We strongly prefer that at least one of these letters be from a college professor who can attest to your ability to enter a competitive professional program. We also discourage recommendations from family members. If you have been out of school for some time, letters from your employer can be helpful. Although you are not restricted to two letters, your file will be considered complete when two letters have been received.

Creighton Law School requests that your letters be submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. Your letters will be copied and sent to us along with your CAS report. To use this service, follow the directions for submitting letters outlined at www.LSAC.org.

Character and Fitness Requirements Applicants who intend to practice law should be aware that admission to the bar in all states involves character, fitness, and other qualifications. You are encouraged to consult the National Conference of Bar Examiners at www.ncbex.org and the bar examiners in the jurisdiction(s) in which you wish to practice law to determine what those requirements are in the particular jurisdiction(s). Applicants are encouraged to consult with an official of the bar examiners in the jurisdiction(s) as necessary to ascertain whether any past conduct could keep you from becoming admitted to the bar upon graduation from law school. If you answer yes to any character and fitness question, you must give full details.

Early Action (Non-binding) For applicants who want to start planning for law school early, applying under Early Action will have a decision (admit, deny, waitlist, or hold) within 14 business days of the completed application. Applications put on waitlist or hold will move into the regular admissions process. Your application must be in by November 1 to be considered for Early Action decisions.

Two-Year Accelerated Juris Doctor Program (AJD) Creighton University School of Law offers admitted students the opportunity to earn their law degree in two years, instead of the typical three years. Students enrolled in the Two-Year Accelerated Juris Doctor program (AJD) take the same courses, from our outstanding faculty, as students enrolled in the traditional three-year program. The AJD program begins in May and runs for 24 months. More information regarding the AJD program is available on our website. Applicants interested in the AJD program should submit their application no later than February 1. Application procedures and graduation requirements for AJD students are the same as those for full-time and part-time students.

Part-Time Applicants For students who cannot take a full-time class load, we offer a part-time option. Students opting to go part-time are allowed up to six years for completion of the JD degree. Part-time students attend classes during daytime hours with full-time students, but they carry a smaller course load. Application procedures and graduation requirements are the same as those for full-time and AJD students.

Creighton Scholars Program This program is for exceptional applicants who have researched their law school options and are strongly considering attending the Creighton University School of Law. The Creighton Scholars Program is designed for applicants with high academic credentials and demonstrated leadership potential. Among other benefits, Creighton Scholars enjoy full tuition and fees for three years, provided they maintain good standing and don't violate any character and fitness under the student handbook. Applicants are free to apply to other schools, but if admitted under the Creighton Scholars Program (after an interview) and if they decide to accept the offer to become a Creighton Scholar, they must immediately be withdrawn from other schools and cannot initiate any new applications. To apply, applicants should have a superior academic record (both LSAT and GPA) and demonstrated leadership potential and/or significant volunteer and extracurricular experiences.

Applicants will be interviewed either in person, phone, or by Zoom. Applicants to the Creighton Scholars Program will receive a decision (admit, deny or hold) within 10 business days of the required interview. An applicant that is put on hold or is not qualified for the Scholars Program will move into the regular admissions process and if admitted, is not bound to attend Creighton University School of Law. The priority deadline to apply to the Scholars Program is November 1. It is not binding to apply to this program; the program becomes binding only if the applicant accepts the offer.

Dean's Fellows Program This program is available for outstanding applicants who want to develop leadership skills through discussion, debate, and experiences in the classroom, on campus, and in the community. The Dean's Fellows Program is a non-binding, selective program designed for incoming law students who have strong academic credentials and are able to demonstrate their commitment to serving others. Among other benefits, Dean's Fellows are eligible for a $1,000 foreign-study stipend or a $250 research and professional development grant, provided they maintain good standing, attend program-related meetings and events, and serve as an ambassador to prospective law students. To apply, applicants should have a strong academic record (both LSAT and GPA) and demonstrated commitment to serving others in their education, community, and/or career goals.

Select applicants will be requested to submit a 250-word essay on servant leadership and offered an interview (either in person, phone, or by Zoom) for the program. Interviews will be conducted between January and March 1. If you are selected to become a Fellow, you must accept by April 1. An applicant that is not qualified for the Dean's Fellows Program will move into the regular admissions process. Applicants are permitted to apply to both the Creighton Scholars program and the Dean's Fellows program but will only be admitted into one program.

The priority deadline to apply to the Dean's Fellows Program is February 1.

Re-Applicants and Preferred Admit Applicants If you applied to the School of Law in previous admission years, or if you were given a Preferred Admit status from a prior year, you are required to submit a new application (with an updated resume) to Creighton Law School, using the LSAC application service.

Transfer Applicants If you are interested in transferring to Creighton from another accredited law school, you must submit an application, an official law school transcript, a letter from the Dean or other authorized official indicating that you are in good standing and eligible to continue, a personal statement indicating your reasons for wanting to transfer to Creighton, and two recent letters of recommendation (preferably, one is from a law school professor). First consideration will be given to transfer applicants with superior credentials. No more than two semesters of residency and no more than 30 semester hours of credit may be transferred. Only grades of C or better, received from another accredited law school, may be transferred. Our Academic Dean will have a final determination of what courses can be transferred. Transfer students must meet all the Creighton graduation requirements in order to earn a degree. Transfer students will be interviewed as part of the admissions process.

Internationally Educated Applicants If you completed more than one year of course work at an international institution, Creighton Law School requires that your international transcripts be submitted through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Credential Assembly Service. 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. 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. Questions about the Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at (215) 968-1001, or LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

As part of your admissions credentials, Creighton University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 iBT (557 PBT) or a minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.5 (no subscore lower than 6), if you received your undergraduate degree from an institution outside of the United States.

If you take the TOEFL, you must request that the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send their scores directly to LSAC. LSAC's institutional code for the Credential Assembly Services authentication and evaluation feature is 8395.

Reservation Deposit Upon notification of acceptance, you are required to reserve a seat in the class by making an initial, non-refundable deposit of $250 by April 1 (or by the date indicated in your acceptance packet). A second, non-refundable deposit of $250 is required by May 15 (or by the date indicated in your acceptance packet). Failure to submit your seat deposits in a timely manner may result in you losing your seat and/or scholarship if applicable. If you are applying to the Accelerated Juris Doctor Program (AJD), both deposits are due by April 1. All deposits will be credited to your fall tuition and fees account.

Final Transcripts Your acceptance before college graduation is conditioned upon you obtaining a college baccalaureate degree prior to registration at Creighton. A final, official transcript evidencing the conferral of any degrees reported on this application must be submitted by you directly to the School of Law or to the LSAC's Credential Assembly Service prior to the first day of fall semester classes. If we do not receive your final, official transcript by the end of September, the ABA requires that we administratively withdraw you from law school. Please note that if this happens, you will not receive a refund of any tuition and fees.

Financing Your Education Creighton University School of Law will work with you to help you secure financial aid, including merit-based scholarships and government loans. The scholarship program is administered by the Law School and the loan program is administered by the Creighton University Office of Financial Aid. You may also need to apply for private loans.

To apply for government loan assistance, for which need may be a factor, you are required to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You may complete a FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Creighton University's code is 002542. The FAFSA is available every year as early as October 1.

First-Year Merit Scholarships To be considered for first-year merit scholarships, applicants should submit their application by February 1. All first-year scholarships have merit requirements, including, but not limited to, your LSAT score and undergraduate GPA. Once admitted, applicants whose application was received by February 1 are automatically considered for the Dean's Academic Scholarship. If you satisfy the requirements, you will be notified after your acceptance of the amount of your scholarship eligibility.

Creighton University School of Law has an additional scholarship for first-year students, the Frances M. Ryan Scholarship. Students meeting qualifications for this specialized scholarship will also be considered for it upon admission.

Application Procedure

Register for the LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. Request that letters of recommendation, and all undergraduate
and graduate transcripts be sent to LSAC.
Access the Creighton Law School application for admission using LSAC's electronic application service.
Carefully read the entire Admissions Information and Instructions section.
Complete the application and make sure that all required information is added, including any explanations to the
Character and Fitness questions answered in the affirmative.
Attach the required personal statement and résumé to your application.
Make sure to electronically certify or sign your application.
Submit the completed application by June 1. (February 1 is the priority deadline for scholarship consideration.)

Correspondence with our Admissions Office All admissions correspondence should be addressed to: Creighton University School of Law Office of Admissions 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178-0140 (402) 280-2872 lawadmissions@creighton.edu

Throughout the application and admissions process, our Office of Admissions will utilize the primary email address you provide in your application for the majority of our correspondence. Please make sure that your email account settings will allow you to receive email from @creighton.edu email addresses. If you do not receive emails from us, or if your email address changes, please contact our office.

Availability of the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report The safety and well-being of students, staff, and faculty are primary considerations at Creighton University. The annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report provides information on institutional policies concerning security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, emergency response, fire safety, and other matters. The report also includes statistics for campus crime reported over the past three years. You may download a copy of this report by accessing the following web site: https://www.creighton.edu/public-safety. You may also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at 2204 Burt Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68178, or telephoning (402) 280-2104.

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With respect to the questions below, Elon University School of Law requires that an applicant disclose ALL criminal incidents and disciplinary charges, even if the charges were dismissed, the applicant was acquitted, adjudication was withheld or conviction was reversed, set aside or vacated. Any doubt as to the proper answer to any question should be resolved in favor of FULL DISCLOSURE, as subsequent discovery of a failure to fully and accurately answer these questions may result in denial of admission to the School of Law, exclusion from the School of Law, or a negative recommendation from the Dean of the School of Law to Boards of Law Examiners. In any state, the act of voluntary, open disclosure is central to the determination of character and fitness to practice law. Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, failing to disclose an act or event is often more significant, and leads to more serious consequences, than the act or event itself.

All applicants are under a continuing obligation to notify the Office of Admissions of any changes in their applications up until the time of enrollment and to notify the Office of Student & Professional Life of any changes in their answers to these questions after enrollment. You have a continuing obligation after the submission of this application and through your graduation from the School of Law to report any conduct that would require you to answer “yes” to any of these questions.

If the answer to any of the questions below is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section. For criminal charges, a complete explanation should include the name of the charge/citation, the date of the incident, and the disposition (i.e., guilty, not guilty, dismissal, plea to a lesser charge, diversion program, community service, court costs, fine, penalty, etc.).

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.

You should be aware that many state boards of law examiners review the law school applications of persons applying to take the bar examination in their jurisdictions. Typically, state bar examiners compare a student's answers to conduct questions on the applicant's law school application to information provided by the student on the student's bar application when assessing the applicant's character and fitness to practice law. We recommend that, as soon as you know the state in which you intend to practice, you contact that state's Board of Law Examiners to determine its requirements.

Have you ever been placed on academic or disciplinary probation by any post-secondary school, college, university, graduate, professional, or law school? If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section.
Are there any academic and/or campus infractions pending against you, or are you presently, or have you ever been under investigation for an academic and/or campus infraction other than the one(s) revealed in response to the previous questions? If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section.
Have you ever been reprimanded, censured, warned, required to complete service project, issue an apology, or been subject to other academic discipline by any post-secondary school, college, university, graduate, professional, or law school? If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section.
Have you ever been suspended, expelled, advised to withdraw, or withdrawn voluntarily from any post-secondary school, college, university, graduate, professional, or law school? If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section.
Have you ever received a citation for, been arrested for, charged with any criminal charge? (Criminal charges include, but are not limited to: speeding tickets, other traffic violations, charges of driving under the influence, and/or any crime in violation of the laws of any jurisdiction. Any and all criminal charges must be fully disclosed.) If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section. A complete explanation should include the name of the charge/citation, the date and location of the incident, and the disposition (i.e., guilty, not guilty, dismissal, plea to a lesser charge, diversion program, community service, court costs, fine, penalty, etc.).
Have you ever been convicted of, or pled guilty, no contest, nolo contendere, entered an Alford plea, or otherwise accepted responsibility for a crime? Have you received a deferred prosecution or prayer for judgment continued for any criminal charge? (Convictions or guilty pleas may include, but are not limited to: speeding tickets, other traffic violations, charges of driving under the influence, and/or any crime in violation of the laws of any jurisdiction. Any and all criminal convictions or guilty pleas must be fully disclosed.) If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section. A complete explanation should include the name of the charge/citation, the date and location of the incident, and the disposition (i.e., guilty, not guilty, dismissal, plea to a lesser charge, diversion program, community service, court costs, fine, penalty, etc.).
Are there any criminal charges pending against you? (Criminal charges include, but are not limited to: speeding tickets, other traffic violations, driving under the influence, other alcohol or drug-related charges, and/or any crime in violation of the laws of any jurisdiction.) If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section. A complete explanation should include the name of the charge/citation, the date and location of the incident, and the disposition (i.e., guilty, not guilty, dismissal, plea to a lesser charge, diversion program, community service, court costs, fine, penalty, etc.).
Have you ever been requested to appear before any investigatory agency or prosecuting attorney for any reason or any crime that has not been listed in the previous questions? If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation.
Have you ever been disciplined or reprimanded by any trade, business or professional organization or had revoked a publicly granted license to practice a trade, business, or profession? If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section.
Have you ever been dismissed, discharged, or requested to resign by an employer? If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section.
Has a judgment been entered against you in a civil court case? If the answer to this question is "yes", please provide a complete explanation in the attachment section.

General Admission Procedures

Thank you for your interest in the Elon University School of Law. Please read the application requirements and procedures before completing and submitting your application.

Note: Applicants must select to be considered for either Full-Time (Greensboro or Charlotte) or Flex/Part-Time (Charlotte) for Fall 2027. Under the "Program" section of the application, you will indicate whether you are applying for the Full-Time (Greensboro or Charlotte) program or the Flex/Part-Time (Charlotte) program.

Applicants seeking a full-time law school experience in Greensboro or Charlotte over 2.5 years should apply for the Full-Time program, while applicants seeking a part-time law school experience over four years in Charlotte should apply for the Flex/Part-Time program.

Application Requirements

Application and Fee. Submit your law school application pursuant to the decision cycles explained below (binding early decision or regular decision). There is no fee for the application.
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). You must submit either an official LSAT or GRE score, taken within five years of the cycle for which you are seeking admission. If you have a valid LSAT score(s), a score on the GRE will only be considered in addition to the LSAT score, not in place of a score. All valid LSAT scores are required to be submitted. The Elon University School of Law LSAC code number is 5500. The Elon University School of Law GRE code number is 6230.
Credential Assembly Service (CAS). You must register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). It is the applicant's responsibility to meet all of LSAC's requirements and to ensure that Elon Law receives a completed CAS report.
Personal Statement. Your personal statement must not exceed three pages (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman) and must address the prompt. Optional statement(s) must not exceed two pages in length (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman) and must respond to the appropriate prompt.
Letters of Recommendation. Two letters of recommendation submitted through CAS are required (three letters maximum).
Resume. Your resume must not exceed two pages and must highlight any relevant experience.
Character and Fitness Statement. If you answer 'yes' to any of the character and fitness questions on the application, you must fully disclose the incident(s) by providing a true and complete explanation. Falsifying or withholding information on the application constitutes grounds for immediate withdrawal of your application from further admission consideration, rescission of an offer of admission, as well as other consequences outlined on the application.

An application is not considered complete until the Office of Admissions receives everything as listed in the requirements above. As a courtesy, we may contact you when information is missing that prevents your file from becoming complete.

Applicants should retain copies of their law school applications, since many state boards of law examiners request copies of applications.

All materials submitted in support of an application become the property of the law school.

Decision Options

Binding Early Decision (only available for Full-Time Greensboro)

The Binding Early Decision (ED) option is available beginning September 1, 2026 for prospective Full-Time Greensboro applicants who, after careful consideration of their future plans and a thorough investigation of a variety of law schools, have concluded that the Elon University School of Law Full-Time Greensboro program will provide them with the legal education that best fulfills their needs and expectations. Full-Time Greensboro applicants who are certain that Elon Law is their first choice for law school are encouraged to apply as ED candidates.

ED candidates must submit a complete application by December 7, 2026. Only completed applications are considered. Applicants should also consider, and incorporate into their application timelines, the time it will take their CAS reports to be processed and transmitted to the School of Law.

ED candidates agree that they will not submit an early decision application to any other law school this application cycle. ED candidates will be notified by early January 2027 with a decision.

ED admits agree that, if admitted to Elon Law, they will withdraw pending applications to other law schools and not submit any additional applications. ED admits are required to deposit a non-refundable confirmation deposit of $900 by January 31, 2027. This deposit will be credited toward fall trimester tuition.

Regular Decision (available for Full-Time Greensboro, Full-Time Charlotte, and Flex/Part-Time Charlotte)

The Regular Decision (RD) option is available beginning September 1, 2026 for prospective Full-Time and Flex/Part-Time applicants. Under this option, admission decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Applications will be accepted and considered beginningSeptember 1, 2026 and as long as seats are available in the class. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience for best consideration. With the rolling admissions process, the admissions cycle becomes more competitive as additional applications are received and the number of seats available in the class decreases.

Please note that our inaugural Full-Time Charlotte cohort is anticipated to be capped at 75 students and highly competitive. All seat offers, but particularly Full-Time Charlotte, are effectively first-come, first-served, and students are encouraged to submit deposits as early as possible to secure their place in the class.

Full-Time Greensboro, Full-Time Charlotte, and Flex/Part-Time Charlotte have different deposit deadlines and requirements.

Full-Time Charlotte: Admits are required to submit a non-refundable confirmation deposit of $900 by April 1, 2027.This deposit will be credited toward fall trimester tuition.

Full-Time Greensboro: Admits are required to submit a non-refundable confirmation deposit of $450 by April 15, 2027 and a second non-refundable confirmation deposit of $450 by May 15, 2027. These deposits will be credited toward fall trimester tuition.

Flex/Part-Time Charlotte: Admits are required to submit a non-refundable confirmation deposit of $450 by May 1, 2027. This deposit will be credited toward fall trimester tuition.

Transfer Applicants (only available for Full-Time Greensboro)

Elon Law accepts applications from transfer students for our Full-Time Greensboro program. In addition to complying with the general admission procedures, a transfer applicant must submit (1) a letter of good standing and (2) an official transcript from the current law school. A student from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association may be admitted to advanced standing as a candidate for a degree.

To receive a law degree from Elon Law, a student must complete two-thirds of the coursework required for the degree at Elon Law. Credit for work done at other law schools is given at the discretion of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Admitted transfer applicants will submit a non-refundable $450 deposit. This deposit will be credited toward fall trimester tuition.

Visiting Applicants

Elon Law does permit students from other law schools to matriculate at Elon as visiting students. Visiting students must have the permission of their home law school and must be in good academic standing at their home law school. They are limited to one year in residence at Elon Law. Visiting students will receive their law degrees from their home law school and will not be eligible for an Elon Law degree. In addition to complying with the general admission procedures, a visiting applicant must submit (1) a letter of good standing and permission to visit and (2) an official transcript from the current law school. Either the letter of good standing or the official transcript must indicate the applicant's current class rank.

International Applicants

In addition to complying with the general admission procedures, international applicants must submit their foreign transcripts through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). If applicants have completed any postsecondary work outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada, they must use this service for the evaluation of their foreign transcripts. The one exception to this requirement is if they have completed the foreign work through a study abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a United States 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 law school report.

If the Admissions Committee determines that an applicant must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, the applicant must contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and request that the TOEFL score be sent to LSAC. LSAC's TOEFL code for the Credential Assembly Service is 0058. The applicant's TOEFL score will be included in the International Credential Evaluation document that will be included in the CAS Law School Report.

Procedure for Accepted Applicants

The procedures for accepted applicants must be followed. All accepted applicants must submit an Enrollment Confirmation Form and deposits by the appropriate deadline.

During the application phase, applicants will submit their postsecondary school transcripts to CAS. An official transcript is required from your bachelor?s degree-granting institution. If you have submitted a final transcript, including a degree conferral date, to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) as part of the application process, this will satisfy the official transcript requirement. If not, you must send a final transcript to LSAC.

Generally, applicants must have received a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to enrollment in the School of Law. In rare instances (e.g., a 3+2.5 year program), the school may, consistent with ABA standards, admit exceptionally well-qualified applicants who have successfully completed three-fourths of the work acceptable for a bachelor's degree.

Scholarships

Merit-based scholarships will be awarded based on an applicant's potential for outstanding contributions to the law school, the profession, and society. All admits will be informed of law school scholarship awards prior to their deposit deadline. Full-Time admits are also encouraged to apply for any of Elon Law's Fellows programs (Advocacy, Business, Leadership).

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If you answer "yes" to any of the below questions, you are required to provide a complete explanation. Failure to disclose information may result in the revocation of your acceptance. Your obligation to disclose does not end upon admission and continues throughout your law school career.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Most jurisdictions at a minimum will ask the following questions and will conduct a background check. Your disclosure on this application must match what you disclose on your bar application. Failure to disclose may result in denial of your admission to law school and admission to the bar. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction.

Have you ever been sanctioned, suspended, warned, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, been the subject of a disciplinary investigation, advised or required to withdraw or resign from any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school? This question includes but is not limited to, any proceedings, warnings, or discipline related to residential life/campus housing.
Have you ever been investigated, warned, terminated, suspended, disciplined, laid-off for misconduct, including dishonesty, or permitted to resign in lieu of termination by any employer from any paid or volunteer position?
Have you ever been arrested, cited for, detained for, indicted with, or convicted of any crime, whether a felony or misdemeanor? This question requires disclosure of all criminal matters, including: (i) all criminal motor vehicle offenses, including moving traffic violations, for example: speeding tickets, failure to yield, and failure to provide insurance (omit parking violations); (ii) any juvenile offense even if the record was sealed or expunged. Disclosure is required regardless of whether a charge is pending, was dropped, you entered a diversion program, prosecution was deferred, adjudication was deferred or withheld, and even if there was a judgment of acquittal. If yes, provide a complete explanation of the matter, including the initial charges and the ultimate resolution. If you are unsure about the nature or resolution of a particular charge, it is your responsibility to obtain the information before you respond. (If you are not sure about the nature or the ultimate disposition of a particular charge, it is your responsibility to check with the courts before you answer.)
As a member of a professional organization, as a holder of any professional or work license, or as a holder of any office or professional position of trust, have you ever been the subject of an investigation, disciplined or had your right to practice your profession, work, or to hold office suspended or revoked, or is such a disciplinary action pending against you?
Has a restraining order, anti-harassment order, no contact order, or the like (whether administrative, civil, or criminal in nature) ever been requested against you? This question includes a request/petition that may not have ultimately been granted.

Application Steps and Details Gonzaga Law seeks students who demonstrate high potential for academic and professional success. As a Jesuit, humanistic university, this looks different than most other law schools in the country. Ensconced in the natural beauty of the Inland Northwest, we encourage our students to balance a healthy lifestyle as they put their passion into practice. Our long-established J.D. program attracts students from across the country each year and we have produced active alumni in all 50 states. Our students are not numbers or metrics to be measured; they are valued, individual human beings selecting a vocation in service to the greater good.

Upon receipt of your application, you will receive access to your personalized Gonzaga Law Applicant Portal via email. All relevant information and updates will be displayed in that location.

Deadlines and Requirements To receive full consideration for admission, completed applications must be submitted by April 15. We strongly encourage you to apply before this date. Application to Gonzaga University School of Law requires:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or GRE. We will consider JD-Next score reports for admission consideration. LSAC Law School Report (CAS Report) Application Personal statement Resume Two letters of recommendation (minimum) Addenda (if relevant) Degree Requirement To be considered for admission, you must have earned, or be a candidate for, a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Your baccalaureate degree must be conferred before the first day of class at Gonzaga Law.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Gonzaga Law strongly recommends applicants complete the LSAT or apply with a score that is no more than five (5) years old. Students may be considered for admission, but not scholarship, with only a GRE or JD-Next score. If you are considering this, please contact us before moving forward.

LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report

An active registration for an LSAC Credential Assembly Service Law School Report is required for all applicants. The law school report is requested upon receipt of your application and will be released to Gonzaga when:

Your test score(s) post; The CAS receives official transcripts from each college, university, or law school previously attended; and The CAS processes a minimum of two letters of recommendation. It is your responsibility as an applicant to verify that your CAS registration is paid and that your law school report is complete and ready for distribution to Gonzaga. The status of your report may be checked at LSAC.org.

Personal Statement A maximum two-page, double-spaced personal statement explaining your motivations for pursuing a legal education at Gonzaga Law School.

Resume Resumes may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Academic accomplishments/awards; Extracurricular college activities; College internships or employment; Employment and activities since graduation from college, if applicable; and Civic, community, or other volunteer service. Addenda If you answer "Yes" to any of the "Character and Fitness" questions on the application, you are required to provide a detailed explanation in a clearly labeled separate addendum in an electronic attachment.

If you answer "Yes" to any of the "Special Circumstances" questions on the application, you are invited to provide detailed information in a clearly labeled separate addendum in an electronic attachment.

If you wish to illustrate your commitment to diversity, you are invited to provide a detailed statement in a clearly labeled separate addendum in an electronic attachment.

Letters of Recommendation Two letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted to the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Letters of recommendation provide reviewers with additional information in assessing your potential to succeed as a law student. For applicants within five (5) years of graduation from undergraduate level, we strongly advise that at least one recommendation be written by a college professor or instructor who is familiar with your classroom performance, your writing level, and your analytical and critical thinking skills. If you have been out of school for an extended period of time, letters from employers and others who can effectively assess your skills, motivation, and sense of responsibility are also useful to the Admissions Committee. Letters from family members will not be accepted.

Additional Information FAFSA To apply for financial aid, visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ and complete the US Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We strongly recommend filing a FAFSA as soon as it becomes available. Gonzaga University's school code os 003778,

Scholarship Application and Process Your application for admission is your application for merit-based scholarship. If you plan on applying for the Carl Maxey Social Justice Scholarship, your additional essay must be submitted with your application for admission prior to the February 1 deadline. Applications received after February 1 may not be considered for the Carl Maxey Scholarship. Please find the application instructions for the Carl Maxey Social Justice Scholarship on our website.

Reapplicants If you are reapplying to Gonzaga Law, please submit a new application with updated supporting materials.

International Applicants The School of Law requires that all 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 and authentication 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 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 your law school report. You will need to submit a TOEFL score, with minimum score of 100(iBT), for your application to be complete. 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. Your score will be included in the International Credential Evaluation document that will be included in your law school report.

To use the CAS, log in to your online account and follow the 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 the CAS should be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001 or LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

Dual Degree Applicants Applicants for the dual JD/MBA, JD/MSTax, JD/MAcc, or JD/MSW must apply and be accepted to both the School of Law and the appropriate graduate school to enroll in a dual degree program. Business or social work courses completed prior to admission to the School of Law are not transferrable toward the JD degree.

Application Status Updates When we receive your application, we will confirm via email with an introduction on how to log into your personal Gonzaga Law Applicant Portal to monitor the status of missing documents and decisions. It is important that you provide an active e-mail address and that you check your e-mail account for updates from Gonzaga on a regular basis. All applicants will be notified of their official admissions decision via e-mail and portal release when available.

Address or Name Updates You are responsible for informing the School of Law of address, phone number, name, or e-mail updates or changes. The Admissions Office is not responsible for missing deadlines or incomplete files that result in delayed consideration or loss of a seat deposit due to incorrect or old addresses.

Accreditation Gonzaga University School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

Equal Opportunity Policy Gonzaga is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action University. The university does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity, or any other nonmerit factor in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates. All university policies, practices, and procedures are consistent with Gonzaga's Catholic, Jesuit identity and mission statement and comply with federal and state regulations, including Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Visiting Gonzaga Law We encourage prospective students to visit Gonzaga Law. A campus visit offers an invaluable firsthand experience and an opportunity to know the school as our students know it. We'll happily arrange a visit tailored to your interests including: meetings with professors and students, time in classes, or conferences with admissions staff. We want you to make an informed decision; the best way to do so is to meet the people who would become your peers, your mentors, and your friends. To visit the School of Law, begin with our online portal to self-select your experience.

Additional Questions If you have any additional questions regarding the application, visit www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-law/ or contact the Admissions Office at 509.313.5532 or admissions@lawschool.gonzaga.edu.

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Liberty

Thank you for applying to Liberty Law!

Liberty Law's Mission

Liberty University School of Law exists to equip future leaders in law with a superior legal education in fidelity to the Christian faith expressed through the Holy Scriptures. At Liberty Law, we champion your success. We will ready you with the values, knowledge, and skills to inspire your peers, innovate the profession, and impact the world on the first day of your career.

Submitting Your Application

Apply early. Applications must be complete by July 15, 2027. (To be considered for admission after July 15, you must make arrangements with the Office of Admissions.) The application deadline dates are listed below:

December 15, 2026 Early Decision Program (non-binding) for Fall 2027 application.
July 15, 2027 Regular Decision Program for Fall 2027 application.

A complete application includes each of the following:

Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report
LSAT score submitted through CAS
Personal Statement
One letter of recommendation
Resume (optional)
All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (submitted through CAS)

Please carefully read the instructions before completing the application. All materials submitted by application become property of Liberty University School of Law and cannot be returned or forwarded to a third party. Any false, misleading, or incomplete information in your application may result in denial of admission, or, if admitted, rescindment of offer of admission. You must notify the law school of any changes that occur or inaccuracies that are discovered after the date of submitting this application. A written explanation of changes must be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days of any status changes or discoveries.

Application Fee

There is no application fee for the Fall 2027 application.

Personal Statement

You are required to provide a personal statement as part of this Application for Admission that specifically answers the question identified below. Note: because your personal statement must address the question identified below, submitting a personal statement that you may have prepared for application to another law school, but that does not explicitly address this question, is unsatisfactory. Consider your personal statement as your "interview" with the members of the faculty Admissions Committee at Liberty University School of Law who have identified the parameters of the interview. As a part of answering this question, your personal statement should detail your interest in Liberty University School of Law, including your perspective on faith, life, morality, and why the law school?s distinct mission appeals to you.

Why do you want to be a lawyer?

The personal statement must be your own work. This means that the ideas and expressions originated with you and that you wrote all drafts and the final product. It does not preclude asking family members, friends, pre-law advisors, and others for proofreading assistance or general feedback. A suggested format for your personal statement is an essay of two to four pages, double-spaced, using a 12-point font.

Letters of Recommendation

One letter of recommendation is required, addressing your academic performance and abilities, preferably from a faculty advisor or professor in your major field of study. If you have been out of school for several years or have served in the military, a letter from an employer or commanding officer is appropriate.

Additional letters of recommendation are not required, however, we will accept a maximum of four letters.

Recommenders may send letters to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) or directly to the School of Law Office of Admissions. It is wise to identify, and request letters from your recommenders very early in the application process. If you choose to use LSAC's letter of recommendation service, follow the directions for submitting letters outlined at LSAC.org.

Resume

The law school recommends, but does not require, a separate, current résumé of academic, employment, and service activities.

Transfer Students

A completed transfer application includes:

A CAS report
A letter of recommendation (submitted through LSAC)
A letter of good standing from current law school
An official law school transcript showing grades from all semesters
A personal statement explaining the reasons for wanting to transfer to Liberty

Visiting Students

A completed visiting application includes:

A CAS report
A letter of recommendation (submitted through LSAC)
A letter of good standing from current law school
An official law school transcript showing grades from all semesters
A personal statement explaining the reasons for wanting to visit Liberty

Prior Law School Enrollment

An applicant with prior law school enrollment, even if dismissed from law school, must submit official law school transcripts.

Early Decision Program (non-binding)

Liberty Law offers a non-binding Early Decision Program. The Early Decision application is available to applicants who wish to secure their seat in the Class of 2030 on or before February 1, 2027. The Early Decision application deadline is December 15, 2026. To accept the non-binding offer, the applicant must secure their seat by paying a $400 non-refundable confirmation deposit.

Early Decision applicants who receive a Dean's scholarship offer and confirm on or before February 1, 2027, will receive an additional scholarship award.
Early Decision applicants who receive a full tuition scholarship offer and confirm on or before February 1, 2027, will receive their first-year required textbooks at no cost.
Early Decision applicants who confirm after February 1, 2027, but before March 1, 2027, will receive a $500 Barnes and Noble gift card.
Applicants who receive a decision of waitlist will automatically be considered under the traditional application.

International Applicants

After submitting the law school application, international applicants must contact Liberty University?s International Admissions Office to determine requirements for international admissions, including Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Score (if it applies).

Scholarship Consideration

Each applicant offered admission to Liberty University School of Law is considered for an institutional scholarship. The entire application is considered in the scholarship award, including achievements, career goals, service or leadership involvement, and other factors.

Character and Other Qualifications for Admission to the Bar

You are encouraged to contact the Board of Bar Examiners of the state(s) in which you intend to practice to secure information regarding the qualifications for admission to the practice of law in that jurisdiction(s). You are also encouraged to contact the Board of Bar Examiners of the state(s) in which you intend to practice to determine whether you are required to register for the Bar of that state(s) before you begin law school.

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.

Students with Disabilities

Students who have physical disabilities, learning disabilities, or other disabling conditions, should contact the Director of Academic Success regarding conditions and any appropriate accommodations the School of Law needs to make to assure access to the school's academic programs and examinations. All information will be confidential except to the extent necessary to make accommodations. Accepted students should contact the Director of Academic Success, regardless of whether they have already provided information regarding disabilities during the admissions process.

Nondiscrimination Policy

Liberty University School of Law, in accordance with its Doctrinal Position, Mission and Values, and Student Personal Code of Honor, does not engage in unlawful discrimination or harassment because of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, or veteran or military status in its educational programs and activities. Liberty University School of Law maintains its Christian mission and reserves its right to make decisions on the basis of religion to the extent that applicable law respects its right to act in furtherance of its religious objectives. Specifically, the School of Law is bound by the Liberty University Doctrinal Position and the teaching of the traditional biblical definition of gender, which is that humans are created by God either biologically male or female from the womb, as well as the traditional biblical definition of marriage, which is that it is only between a natural-born man and a natural-born woman. Conduct contravening this traditional biblical definition of gender or marriage is inconsistent with the Liberty University Doctrinal Position and the Bible. Consistent with these teachings, the School of Law makes all decisions, including hiring, admissions, disciplinary, and retention, with regard to conduct or other actions that undermine essential elements of the University?s Christian values and beliefs, including standards of conduct related to sexual orientation, gender, as well as gender identity and expression.

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The College of Law considers matters of character and fitness in determining an applicant's fitness for the study of law. Training in the law and our legal system imposes obligations on the student to maintain the highest values of integrity and moral character. These obligations are essential for all those who study the law, and particularly for those who might seek admission to the bar for the practice of law. 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. It is essential that you answer each of the following questions completely, truthfully and without evasion of any kind, as failure to do so will be considered a deliberate misrepresentation and may result in revocation of admission, suspension, or dismissal from law school. It will also be reported to the appropriate bar authorities and may prevent you from sitting for the bar examination. When in doubt, err on the side of full disclosure.

Answers to the following questions will be treated by the College of Law as confidential and no disclosure will be made without your permission, except to the Admission Committee and appropriate law school personnel, as required by law, or as required by appropriate bar authorities in connection with your application for the admission to the bar.

If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, attach an addendum with a detailed explanation including the date, place, circumstances, disposition and sentence, if any.

Have you ever been investigated, suspended, expelled, or disciplined, formally or informally, by any school, college, or university above the high school level? This includes academic probation.
Have you ever been separated from any branch of the US armed forces under less than honorable conditions?
Have you ever been arrested, served a summons, cited, questioned, indicted, taken into custody, charged, tried, or investigated for a felony, misdemeanor, infraction (including traffic tickets), or probation violation? (Include all incidents as a juvenile or adult, no matter how minor the charge, guilty or not, exonerated or not, whether or not sentencing was withheld, excluding only traffic infractions or citations that resulted in a penalty less than $200.00. You must include criminal and/or juvenile matters that have been expunged.)
Have you ever, in any capacity, been a party to, named, or described in any civil proceeding, action, or suit, including divorce, any court case, bankruptcy, or administrative proceeding?
Have you ever been the subject of any complaint, grievance, or proceedings that either sought or resulted in your admonition, reprimand, censure, suspension, discipline, citation, contempt, or fine as a member of any profession or occupation, or as the holder of any license?
Have you ever, for any reason, been terminated from employment or requested to resign by an employer?
Have you ever been charged, formally or informally, with misrepresentation, fraud, misapplication, perjury/false swearing, or misappropriation of property, either individually or in a representative capacity (i.e., as an officer of a business entity, partner or other fiduciary relationship)?
Have you ever been denied any license or certificate requiring proof of good moral character?
Have you at any time in the past ten (10) years, either individually or in association with others, been in default on or past due for more that sixty (60) days on any indebtedness, including those barred by a Statute of Limitations?
Are you, either individually or in association with others, in default in any way in the performance or discharge of any duty or obligation imposed on you by decree of any court, including, but not limited to alimony, maintenance or child support?
Have you ever been dismissed from or denied readmission to any law school or professional organization?
Have you ever supported or advocated the overthrow of the U.S. government by force?
Have you ever had a record sealed which contained facts relating to you?
Are there any facts not disclosed by your answers concerning your background, history, experience or activities which may cause one to question your character, fitness or ability to practice law?
Did you answer "YES" to one or more of the Character & Fitness questions?

JD APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in the University of Idaho College of Law.

Application Overview

The University of Idaho College of Law (the College of Law) requires that you submit your application electronically through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website at LSAC.org. All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), administered by the LSAC, and also establish an account with LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS).* All related information and policies are available on the LSAC website at LSAC.org. The LSAC Help Desk is available at (215) 968-1001 if you have questions. We receive completed applications electronically from LSAC usually within one hour of your submission.

*GRE applicants are exempt from the LSAT requirement. See the GRE applicant sections below for more information.

Please be sure to review the detailed instructions below prior to completing the application.

Consumer Information Prerequisites Application and Decision Cycle Application Checklist Application Fee Waivers Academic Transcripts Foreign Transcripts and TOEFL Law School Admission Test (LSAT) LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Supplemental Materials Artificial Intelligence Reapplicants Deferrals Bar Admission Application Instructions Consumer Information

ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures

Consumer Information

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the Juris Doctor program, you must obtain a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. For more information about regional accreditation visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Application and Decision Cycle

The College of Law enrolls a new class once per year for the Fall semester only. We strongly encourage you to submit your application and supporting documents no later than March 1, 2027. The final deadline for receipt of application materials is June 30, 2027. The first offers of admission are expected in mid-November, decisions are made on a regular basis as promptly as possible. Some applications may receive a decision in six to eight weeks, some files may require additional time and review. An incomplete file will not be reviewed.

We will notify you via email when your application has been received. We will also include instructions on how to check the status of your application online.

Application Checklist

Use the checklist below to ensure that all components of your application are complete. Unless otherwise indicated, all items listed below are required components of your online application.

Completed Online Application: All applications must be submitted electronically through LSAC. Do not mail a printed copy of your completed application. Doing so will delay the processing of your application and the timing of your admission decision. Application Fee: The application fee is waived for applications submitted on or before January 15, 2027. After January 15th, a $50 non-refundable application processing fee is required and must be submitted electronically through LSAC. Personal Statement: Uploaded electronic attachment Resume: Uploaded electronic attachment Two Letters of Recommendation: All letters must be submitted electronically through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS): The LSAC CAS Report is submitted directly to the law school by LSAC and includes your LSAT score and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable). All transcripts must be submitted directly from your academic institution to LSAC. Optional/Additional Essays: Optional special circumstances essay, and/or optional addenda: Uploaded electronic attachment(s) TOEFL Score (if applicable): All international applicants must submit a TOEFL score with the application. Scores may be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Application Fee Waivers

Application fee waivers are granted one-time-only.

Automatic fee waivers: The application fee is automatically waived for applicants who apply on or before January 15, 2027. If you received a waiver of the fees associated with taking the LSAT, we will waive your application fee automatically. You must send an electronic copy of your LSAC letter directly to the Admissions Office at lawadmit@uidaho.edu.
Need-based fee waivers: You may request a need-based fee waiver by emailing the Admissions Office at lawadmit@uidaho.edu. Please include your name, LSAC account number, and a detailed explanation outlining the reasons for your request. You must obtain approval prior to submitting your application electronically. You will receive a decision regarding your request via email.

Academic Transcripts

All applicants must register with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Follow this link for more information about CAS registration. Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work must be submitted from the institution directly to LSAC.

Foreign Transcripts and TOEFL

The College of Law requires that foreign transcripts be authenticated and evaluated through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) if you received your degree from an institution outside the U.S. or Canada, or if you completed the equivalent of more than one year of undergraduate study outside the U.S. (including its territories) or Canada. This service is included in the CAS registration fee. A Foreign Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), which will be incorporated into your LSAC Law School CAS Report. Log in to your online account and follow the instructions to register for the service. Be sure to print out a Transcript Request Form for each institution and send it promptly to them. Additional time is usually required to receive foreign transcripts. Questions about CAS can be directed to LSAC at 215-968-1001, or LSACinfo@lsac.org.

You must take the TOEFL if English is not your first language AND your undergraduate degree was obtained outside the United States. Submit a copy of your most recent TOEFL report directly to the Admissions Office; do not submit via LSAC or request an original from ETS. International applicants with graduate degrees in the U.S. are not automatically eligible for TOEFL waivers.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC)*. Registration is typically required at least six weeks in advance of the LSAT administration. Test scores are valid for five years, but you must ensure your CAS registration is current so that your test scores are sent to us. If you register for a future test date, we will hold your application for review until we receive the new score from LSAC. You may request in writing that your application be reviewed without the updated LSAT score. Ensure that you have a valid LSAT writing sample when your application is complete. LSAC requires that you have at least one valid writing sample on file in order to issue a CAS report (including LSAT scores) to law schools. The LSAT requirement cannot be waived.

The decision to admit or deny a candidate is far from an automatic one based solely upon numbers. The College of Law considers all LSAT scores that are submitted in the context of the entire application. In the case of multiple test scores, data shows that the average score is generally the most useful in predicting law school performance. However, the College of Law may place greater weight on a high score if the applicant provides compelling information about why that score is a better indication of their potential. If you feel that one or more of your test scores does not accurately reflect your ability or potential, please explain this disparity in a separate addendum.

*GRE applicants are exempt from the LSAT requirement. See the GRE applicant section below for more information.

LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

You must register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS), a service of LSAC that collects and analyzes academic data and transcripts. Your CAS registration authorizes LSAC to compile your application documents and send CAS reports to the law schools where you apply. You will be able to monitor your CAS status through the LSAC website.

Using directions provided by the College of Law, CAS will combine your LSAT score and undergraduate grade point average (GPA) into a single value, called the index number, and will print the index number on your CAS report. This report, which contains your undergraduate academic summary, LSAT score(s), copies of transcripts, writing sample(s), and letters of recommendation, is sent to us electronically. Grades from graduate programs are not calculated into the index number. However, they are considered as part of the wholistic application review and are therefore required in your CAS transcript information.

Supplemental Materials

If you wish to send additional materials after submitting your complete electronic application, please forward the documents to the Admissions Office via email at lawadmit@uidaho.edu. Your email should include your name and LSAC account number.

Artificial Intelligence

The law school application is a personal reflection of the candidate for admission. Any use of artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT, etc.) in the creation or development of this application is discouraged, including the personal statement or any addenda. If any artificial intelligence is utilized to create or develop content, it must be disclosed clearly by the applicant.

Reapplicants

To reapply, you must submit a new application, updated personal statement, updated resume and current letters of recommendation. You must also update your CAS registration.

Deferrals

If you were granted a seat deferral during the 2025-2026 admission cycle, you must follow the process outlined in your Deferral Contract for securing your seat in the Fall 2027 entering class which includes submitting a new application.

3+3 Applicants

Students may be approved for admission after three years of undergraduate study through the 3+3 Program at these institutions: University of Idaho, North Idaho College in conjunction with the University of Idaho, College of Western Idaho in conjunction with the University of Idaho, College of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College and Brigham Young University-Idaho. Schools may be added so contact lawadmit@uidaho.edu to see if your school is a 3+3 participant. The University of Idaho 3+3 Law Program allows undergraduate students, with the permission of their major advisor and department chair, to count up to 30 credits of the first-year law curriculum toward the completion of the undergraduate degree. Undergraduate students must satisfy all requirements imposed by the University of Idaho, College of Idaho, LCSC and BYU-Idaho.

GRE Applicants

The University of Idaho will accept the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) under the following conditions:

GRE Scores are considered only when an applicant does NOT have a reportable LSAT score. Applicants must submit all GRE scores from the past five years. Both total and individual section scores are required. The Admissions Committee will evaluate scores from all sections of the GRE. Scores older than five years from the anticipated year of matriculation will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to take the LSAT, unless there is a specific reason to prefer the GRE. The GRE may be considered and weighted differently than the LSAT for purposes of admission and scholarship allocation. Applicants who choose to apply with only a GRE must submit a brief explanation of their decision to do so. Bar Admission

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 bar admission agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Applicants can also find detailed information in the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, published by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Admission by the College of Law does not guarantee certification by any state's Board of Law Examiners.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following instructions carefully before preparing each section of your application. Standard abbreviations are acceptable, and your application should be in a case-sensitive format.

Questions:

Biographical/Demographics/Contact Information. Complete all sections, including the Current Address and Permanent Address fields, even if they are the same. Submit updates to your contact information directly to the Admissions Office via email at lawadmit@uidaho.edu
Standardized Tests- LSAT: Please provide any existing and/or future LSAT administration dates. TOEFL/IELTS: Please complete this question if applicable.
Education- List all colleges, universities, graduate schools, professional schools, and high schools/secondary schools you have attended.
Location Preference- As the only law school in the State of Idaho, we offer two convenient locations: Moscow in Northern Idaho and Boise. The Moscow location resides on the University of Idaho main campus with all the resources of the major land grant university. The Boise location is downtown just blocks from the State Capitol in the economic hub of Idaho. Please carefully consider each location and share with us the importance of the selection based upon your particular circumstances. A location will be assigned at the time of admission, and it may be too late to change it afterwards.
Military Service- Complete this section if applicable.
Employment, Extracurricular, Community or Other Activities- List all employment, including internships. You may also list extracurricular, community, or other activities. Give a brief description of your involvement, including any special responsibilities and/or leadership positions held.
Character and Fitness- The College of Law requires a candidate to reveal known criminal incidents, infractions or citations, disciplinary charges, bankruptcy, and/or prior law school matriculation (see Character and Fitness section for complete list of disclosures). When in doubt, you should err on the side of full disclosure, as subsequent discovery of a failure to fully and accurately answer these questions may have serious consequences. All misdemeanor and felonies must be reported regardless of when they occurred. Failure to disclose information is often more significant than the act or event described in the questions. Failure to provide truthful answers, or failure to inform the Law School of any changes to your answers after submission of your application, may result in any of the following: misconduct investigation by the LSAC; revocation of admission; disciplinary action by the College of Law; and/or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. You have an ongoing and affirmative obligation to report any conduct that would require you to answer "Yes" to any of the questions in this section during the pendency of your application. If an offer of admission is extended to you, the obligation to report conduct applicable to the questions in this section continues until your first day of class at the College of Law. After you become a student, the obligation to report continues while you are a student at the College of Law. If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions, you must provide a supplementary statement including specific details, the current status of any disciplinary action or judicial sanctions, and the final resolution of the issues involved.

Attachments:

Attachments should be submitted as a PDF or Word document to ensure optimal conversion.

Character and Fitness- If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions in the Character and Fitness section, you must submit an attachment which fully describes the date(s) and details of the disclosed act or event. For Question 3, please provide a written explanation even if the arrest, charge, apprehension, infraction, ticket, or conviction was later dismissed, withdrawn, reduced, dropped, or diverted. If you do not respond to a request for additional information requested by the Admissions Committee, your application will be denied.

a. Prior Law School- If you previously attended any law school or conditional admission program at a law school, you must submit an addendum. This attachment should fully describe the dates and details of your attendance, how the experience ended, whether or not you're able to return to the program, and any changed circumstances since your time at the law school. You must also submit your law school transcript and letter of good standing to LSAC for inclusion in your CAS Report. Law school transfer students must complete a different application.

Unique Perspectives Statement- Applicants are encouraged to include a Unique Perspectives Statement with their application. Please include any circumstance(s) or factor(s) that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider, especially as it relates to how it affected your life. A Unique Perspectives Statement is in addition to the Personal Statement and should not exceed one page.
Personal Statement- You are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and should include information beyond quantitative factors such as the LSAT score, academic grade point average, and information reflected on your resume. The thoughts and words contained therein must be your own and no one else or any type of artificial intelligence should assist in its creation or development beyond basic proofreading or critiquing. The subject matter of the statement is up to you, but keep in mind that the reviewer will be focused on determining your potential to be a successful law student and graduate of the College of Law. Your statement must double spaced, be no more than two pages in length and serves as a writing sample. A narrative version of your resume is discouraged. Failure to follow instructions may result in an automatic denial.
Resume- You are required to submit a current resume with your application. Our experienced professionals in the Career Development Office will assist you with developing a legal resume during your time at the College of Law. For now, we ask that you submit your most recent resume, or create one based on generally accepted standards. Most resumes are one or two pages.
Addendums. You may choose to submit a separate addendum describing any special circumstances in your background that would aid the Admission Committee in its evaluation of your application. These special circumstances include but are not limited to addenda providing context to your LSAT Score(s) and GPA trends.

Letters of Recommendation

The LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service is included with your CAS registration. To use this service, follow the directions outlined at LSAC.org. At least two, but no more than three, letters of recommendation must be submitted through LSAC. References from friends, family friends, and relatives are not accepted. Professors or teaching assistants who have personal knowledge of your academic performance and potential should write your letters of recommendation. If you have been out of school for some time, you may substitute academic letters with letters from employers, supervisors, or others who are well acquainted with your personal traits and intellectual potential. A signature is required on all letters of recommendation submitted, on letterhead. Letters submitted on your behalf are included with your LSAC CAS Report. Letters of recommendation received outside of the CAS Report are not accepted.

Certification and Signature

Applications will not be processed without an e-signature agreeing to the conditions outlined in the certification section of the application. You are obligated to notify the Admissions Office via email at lawadmit@uidaho.edu immediately of any change in the information provided on your application.

Technical Difficulty & Questions: Applicants are encouraged to contact the LSAC Help Desk at (215) 968-1001 if you have any technical difficulty with this electronic application. Additional questions about the application and admission process at the College of Law should be directed to the Admissions Office via email at lawadmit@uidaho.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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Create LSAC.org Account

LSAC.org is the one-stop portal for your law school application. Create your LSAC.org account to get started. Add the University of Toledo to the School List on your homepage.

Take the LSAT/GRE

The LSAT and GRE are offered throughout the year. Visit LSAC.org and ETS.org (GRE) for dates, locations, and registration deadlines. The Admissions Committee considers your highest score instead of an average when making admission decisions. If submitting both an LSAT and GRE score, please attach an addendum indicating which test score you would like us to use and why. Any test score submitted for review must be 3 years old or newer. Applicants can submit scores through June of their application cycle.

Applicants taking the GRE should send us an official score report through ETS.org

Our ETS College of Law code: 3079

Begin Application

Toledo Law does not charge an application fee, and you do not need to wait for your LSAT/GRE scores to submit an application. After you create your LSAC.org account, click on University of Toledo, then Start/Continue Application.

Personal Statement

Upload a one-to-three-page personal statement to share information not readily apparent in your application materials. The Admissions Committee gives considerable emphasis to your statement. Toledo Law does not require that applicants respond to a specific prompt.

Addenda

You may include an addendum to offer an explanation if:

You are unhappy with your LSAT score and have a distinct reason you think it could/should have been higher Low GPA/Semester: If you had a rough semester or your GPA is not reflective of your current academic acumen Character and Fitness: If you have any criminal issues, charges or convictions, provide documentation and an explanation (even if your record was expunged or sealed) If you have any academic issues, interruptions, or sanctions (provide documentation and an explanation) Any reason you may have attended multiple undergraduate institutions Other 6. Resume

Upload a one-to-three-page resume describing your academic, extracurricular, and professional activities. Include dates and number of hours per week. Highlight honors, awards, or special skills. Applicants are encouraged to prepare a law student-formatted resume. Examples can be found https://www.utoledo.edu/law/career-services/process/resume.html

Subscribe to CAS

The Credential Assembly Service (CAS) simplifies the application process by forwarding required documents (LSAT scores, recommendation letters, and transcripts) to the law school. All applicants must submit a CAS report even if applying with a GRE score.

Letters of Recommendation

Provide a minimum of two, but no more than four, letters from individuals who can evaluate your candidacy both in regard to your academic skills, personal attributes, and professional qualities. For recent college graduates, we prefer letters from college professors who can attest to the applicant?s ability to succeed in a competitive professional program. Those who are not recent graduates may want to submit letters of recommendation from people familiar with their employment record and achievements.

Transcripts

You must have a separate transcript sent directly to LSAC (via their Transcript Request Form) from each undergraduate and graduate institution you attended. It is your responsibility to request an official copy of all required transcripts to be sent to LSAC directly from each institution you attended, even if you didn't complete your degree. Your bachelor?s degree must be completed (with degree earned and date degree received listed on the official final transcript) no later than August 15th of the year you intend to begin law school.

All undergraduate institutions must be accredited regionally by one or more of the following accreditation authorities:

MSA NWCCU NCA-HLC NEASC-CIHE SACS WASC-ACSCU ACICS 10. Optional Essays

Specific prompts are provided and are optional.

Perspective Statement (see attachments) Leadership Statement (see attachments)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through July 1 for fall semester admission.

Please check our website for additional details related to application timelines and deadlines.

Application Checklist for Transfer & Visiting Students:

To apply for admission as a transfer or visiting student, in addition to the items above, you must submit the following:

One Official Transcript from your Law School that includes grades for your most recent enrolled term.

A letter from the Dean of your previous law school stating that you are in good standing and eligible to continue there.

Transfer Application Deadline: June 15 prior to the start of the fall term in which you would like to enroll.

After Your Application Is Submitted:

The Priority Scholarship Deadline is February 15. Applicants should submit a complete application by this date to receive scholarship consideration.

Applicants who are selected for an entering student scholarship are notified directly. (No separate scholarship application is required)

Applicants for Financial Aid should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at https://studentaid.gov.

In continuance of The University of Toledo?s commitment to safety and security, and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, please familiarize yourself with information found at Campus Safety and Security Information. You may call 419.530.4530 for additional information.

If you have questions about the application process, please contact Toledo Law Admissions at 419.530.4131 or law.admissions@utoledo.edu.

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