The Admissions Committee requires submission of a personal statement to assist the Committee in evaluating your application. 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. Your personal statement should be no more than two pages and be double spaced.

Applicants are welcome to submit an Optional Addendum if they wish to provide the Admissions Committee with additional information regarding a particular part of their application. This addendum is not required of applicants. It can provide an opportunity for applicants to further describe a piece of their application that they feel requires additional explanation. For example, the Optional Addendum can be used to discuss why reported grades and test scores may not fully indicate their ability to succeed in the study of law. It can also be used to explain any gaps in education, or other topics the applicant wishes to share with the Admissions Committee.

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.

The Admissions Committee requires submission of a current résumé to assist the Committee in evaluating your application. We do not require a specific format for the résumé. Applicants are welcome to submit a standard résumé they have used when applying for work or internship experiences.

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.

1. 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.)

2. 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?

3. Have you ever been warned, suspended, expelled, placed on probation, or otherwise disciplined by any professional or social organization?

4. 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?

5. 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?

6. Have you ever been dismissed, discharged, or requested to resign, by an employer?

7. Have you ever defaulted or are you currently in default on a financial obligation?

8. 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

1. Register for the LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. Request that letters of recommendation, and all undergraduate
   and graduate transcripts be sent to LSAC.
2. Access the Creighton Law School application for admission using LSAC's electronic application service.
3. Carefully read the entire Admissions Information and Instructions section.
4. 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.
5. Attach the required personal statement and résumé to your application.
6. Make sure to electronically certify or sign your application.
7. 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.

1. Are or were you a first-generation college/university student? A first-generation college/university student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor's degree at a four-year college/university.

2. Will you be a first-generation law student? A first-generation law student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a JD degree or equivalent at a US, Canadian, or other international law school.

3. Since starting college, have you ever participated in a pre-law program designed for individuals underrepresented in the field of law (such as a pipeline program)?

4. When enrolled in college, were you a Pell Grant recipient in any semester?