This document should be a one or two-page essay detailing why you are a unique candidate poised to be successful at Belmont University College of Law and how you will contribute to the Belmont Law community. You may cite life experiences or background that have led you to the study of law and/or illustrate your aspirations in benefiting the legal profession upon completing the Juris Doctor degree. The personal statement should be well written, thoughtful, and original.

You may share additional information regarding parts of your application (i.e. LSAT score, GPA) or lived experiences that offer a more in-depth view of why you will be successful at Belmont College of Law.

Please attach a current resume here.

If you answer any of the following questions in the affirmative, you must provide a written and detailed explanation. Please note that there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in each jurisdiction. Belmont Law encourages each applicant to determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which the applicant intends to practice.

1. Does your citizenship status impact your eligibility to become licensed to practice law in any United States jurisdiction?

2. Please provide an explanation. (maximum characters 4000)

3. While you were in high school, were you ever dismissed, suspended, expelled, placed on probation, or requested to withdraw for any reason (academic or non-academic) by any institution?

4. Please provide an explanation. (maximum characters 4000)

5. Have you ever as a juvenile been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any violation of any law? Note: Include matters that have been dismissed, expunged, subject to diversion or deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. Do not include simple fines for parking and moving violations (e.g. speeding, failure to yield); however, driver's license suspension and other court actions taken beyond paying a simple fine must be disclosed.

6. Please provide an explanation: (maximum characters 4000)

7. While in postsecondary, graduate, or doctoral education were you ever dismissed, suspended, expelled, placed on probation, or requested to withdraw for any reason (academic or non-academic) by any institution?

8. Please provide an explanation. (maximum characters 4000)

9. Have you ever as an adult been cited for, arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any violation of any law? Note: Include matters that have been dismissed, expunged, subject to diversion or deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. Do not include simple fines for parking and moving violations (e.g. speeding, failure to yield); however, driver's license suspension and other court actions taken beyond paying a simple fine must be disclosed.

10. Please explain: (maximum characters 4000)

11. Have you ever been a party to or otherwise involved in any legal proceeding (civil or criminal)?

12. Please explain: (maximum characters 4000)

13. Have you ever filed a petition for bankruptcy?

14. Please explain: (maximum characters 4000)

15. Have you ever been denied a license for business, trade, or profession or had such a license suspended or revoked?

16. Please explain: (maximum characters 4000)

17. Have you ever been addicted to or had a problem with, or have you undergone treatment or counseling for the use of narcotics, drugs, or intoxicating beverages or other substances?

18. Please explain: (maximum characters 4000)

19. Have you ever been discharged or requested to resign by an employer?

20. Please explain: (maximum characters 4000)

21. While in military service, were you ever charged with violating the Articles of War or any provision of the Uniform Code of Military Justice?

Admissions Standards and Policies Belmont Law's admission policies are consistent with the objectives of its educational program and are designed to enroll the most qualified applicants. Belmont College of Law will not admit applicants who do not appear capable of satisfactorily completing its legal education program.

An applicant to Belmont Law must have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a satisfactory undergraduate record. An application for admission filed during the final year of undergraduate studies, prior to receiving a degree, can be approved by Belmont Law, subject to the applicant's receipt of the degree prior to matriculation to Belmont College of Law. Also, an applicant must present a satisfactory score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). If taken multiple times, the College of Law will consider all scores present on the CAS report.

The selection process is based on a variety of factors. The two principal factors are the applicant's cumulative undergraduate GPA and LSAT score. Other factors that may be considered include but are not limited to: institutions attended; majors and/or disciplines; activities in school and professional organizations; community service; and employment experiences.

For Regular Decision applicants, Belmont Law conducts a rolling admissions process. The application opens September 1, 2026, and must be completed no later than May 1, 2027. All application materials must be submitted no later than May 1, 2027. All applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible during the admission cycle.

The College of Law operates a tuition remission scholarship program for entering students. All admitted applicants are automatically under scholarship consideration; there is no separate application process. The scholarship evaluation process will begin December 15, and award notifications will begin January 15. Scholarship eligibility is determined by the admitted applicant's LSAT profile and undergraduate academic record. Admitted applicants meeting or exceeding the College of Law's median goals are competitive. *The last LSAT score accepted will be from the April 2027 testing date. (The LSAT is required for this type of application. If you are looking to use the GRE, please go to the AAE application option.)

Steps for College of Law (J.D.) Applicants:

Complete the entire Belmont Law Application and submit the non-refundable application fee of $55.

Register with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). The Credential Assembly Service is administered by the Law School Admission Council and serves as a central collection agency of college transcripts required for law school admissions decisions. The Credential Assembly Service analyzes undergraduate work, combines the analysis with LSAT scores, and produces a report for the College of Law. Registration with the Credential Assembly Service can be completed at the Law School Admission Council's website at www.LSAC.org. You must submit ALL academic transcripts from ANY college or university attended to the Credential Assembly Service.

Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).

Submit a personal statement. This statement should be a one or two page essay detailing why you are uniquely qualified to be a successful law student at Belmont University College of Law. You may cite experiences that have led you to the study of law and/or illustrate how you want to benefit the legal profession upon completing the Juris Doctor degree. The personal statement should be well written, thoughtful, and original.

Questions about your application and/or requirements should be directed to:

Belmont University College of Law 1900 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37212-3757 615-460-8400 law@belmont.edu

If you have proof of a Green Card and/or Visa you may attach it here.