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Please take particular care in responding to this acknowledgement and the following four questions.

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 any state bar to which you apply will receive a copy of this application. In rare cases, bar candidates, after graduating from law school and passing the bar examination, have been denied admission to the bar on character and fitness grounds.

Regardless of whether the record has been expunged, cancelled, or annulled, or whether no record was made, have you ever been accused of cheating, plagiarism, or other academic dishonesty at any college, university, law school, or post-secondary institution you attended?

If "YES", provide a statement describing what happened in your own words.

Have you ever been accused of a violation of an honor code or student conduct code, ever been warned for any disciplinary or academic reason, placed on disciplinary or academic probation, suspended, requested or advised to discontinue your studies, dropped, expelled or requested to resign, or otherwise subjected to discipline by any school, college, university, law school, or other post-secondary institution? Include, for example, any warnings or discipline for violation of school or dormitory policies related to alcohol or controlled substances. Issues of academic dishonesty should be reported on the previous question.

If "YES", provide a statement describing what happened in your own words. In addition to the statement described above, if the incident resulted in a Title IX investigation, also include a copy of any incident report, notice letter, decision letter, or other documentation regarding the action from the institution.

In the last five years, have you been investigated, arrested, cited for, charged with, or convicted for any traffic violation? Exclude speeding tickets that do not rise to the level of reckless driving. Include all matters that have been dismissed for any reason, subject to a diversion or a deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. You do not need to disclose any incident (including a juvenile one) that ended in the sealing or expungement of the incident by a court. Expungement or sealing of a record is different than a dismissal as it is conducted by a court and results in a court order. You must report any failure to appear charges resulting from the offenses.

If "YES", please explain fully, including the facts, date, location, all initial charges, and the outcomes, including all charges plead to or found guilty of, and any sentence or penalty. In addition to the statement (1), if you were convicted of or pled guilty to any charges (including any deferred sentences that were ultimately dismissed), also include (2) a copy of the charging document, complaint, indictment, or citation, (3) the disposition or sentencing order, and (4) substantiation of successful completion of any sentences.

Have you ever been investigated, arrested, cited for, charged with, convicted, imprisoned, or placed on probation or parole for any offense against the law? Exclude violations disclosed in the previous traffic related question. Include all matters that have been dismissed for any reason, subject to a diversion or a deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside. You do not need to disclose any incident (including a juvenile one) that ended in the sealing or expungement of the incident by a court. Expungement or sealing of a record is different than a dismissal as it is conducted by a court and results in a court order.

If "YES", please explain fully, including the facts, date, location, all initial charges, and the outcomes, including all charges plead to or found guilty of, and any sentence or penalty. In addition to the statement (1), if you were convicted of or pled guilty to any charges (including any deferred sentences that were ultimately dismissed), also include (2) a copy of the charging document, complaint, indictment, or citation, (3) the disposition or sentencing order, and (4) substantiation of successful completion of any sentences.

If you answered "YES" to any of the admissibility to practice questions, include all required statements and materials into one document then upload into the attachment section under admissibility to practice.

We follow a rolling admission process. Applications are reviewed for admission and scholarship on a first-come, first-serve basis. The timing of when you submit a complete application will impact your admissions decision. Applying earlier in the application cycle (November/December) is strongly encouraged.

Complete as much of the data requested as possible. Items/fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required and must be completed in order to submit your application. While other items are optional, the data provided will assist us in our review process. The University of Denver recognizes the importance of protecting personal privacy. Read our Privacy Policy, including notifications for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Personal Statement: Please submit a personal statement describing the circumstances that have led you to pursue a law degree. Among other topics, you may wish to highlight your unique personal and professional experiences, any specialized talents and skills you possess, challenges you have had to overcome, and/or opportunities you have had to exemplify leadership, determination, or courage. Your statement should be no more than 500 words.
Submit a résumé which should include the following:

All post-secondary institutions attended with attendance dates, degree(s) received, and major(s)
Employment with dates, responsibilities, and accomplishments
Extracurricular, political, public interest, and community activities
Honors and awards

Two letters of recommendation are required through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). These letters should preferably be from college professors who can attest to your ability to enter a competitive program in the law. Letters from professional work environments may be useful if that experience is more recent than your previous educational institution.
Official transcript(s) from all post-secondary educational institutions must be submitted to LSAC for the CAS report. These transcripts must be sent by the institution(s) directly, and not by the applicant.
A non-refundable application fee of $65.00 must be submitted with the application.
English Language Proficiency - Official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or C1 Advanced are required of all applicants, regardless of citizenship status, whose native language is not English or who have been educated in countries where English is not the native language. Scores are valid for two years from the test date. Request that your test scores be sent from the testing organization to LSAC or to the Office of Admissions. The requirement can be waived if you have completed a post-secondary degree at an institution whose language of instruction and tests is English. The whole program of study must have been completed in English.

TOEFL
The minimum TOEFL score accepted by the Sturm College of Law is 95 (internet-based test) or 587 (paper-based test).

LSAC TOEFL Code: 0058
University of Denver Institution Code: 4842

IELTS
The minimum IELTS score accepted by the Sturm College of Law is 7.0.

C1 Advanced
The minimum C1 Advanced score accepted by the Sturm College of Law is 185.

All materials submitted as part of the application process become the property of the University of Denver Sturm College of Law and cannot be returned.

Contact: University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Office of Admissions
2255 East Evans Avenue, Suite 115, Denver, CO 80208
303.871.6135Admissions@law.du.edu

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