Your personal statement must not exceed three pages (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman). Applicants should provide a personal statement that answers the following prompt:

What has led you to apply to the Elon University School of Law? Explain how the character and educational program of Elon Law matches your academic and professional goals. Discuss what you believe Elon Law has to offer you and what you have to offer it. In addition, discuss your motivations for studying law and entering the legal profession.

This section is optional.

You may respond to one or more of the following topics in order to assist the School of Law in evaluating your application. Each response must not exceed two pages (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman). For those with JD-Next Score Reports, please include as an addendum. JD-Next Score Reports are supplemental and cannot be used in lieu of an official LSAT or GRE score.

Topic One: What has been your most meaningful experience as a member of a team? Describe the circumstances and the role you played. Explain any lessons learned and how you might apply these lessons of experience to future opportunities.

Topic Two: If you do not believe that your academic record or standardized test scores accurately reflect your ability to succeed in law school, please explain why.

Topic Three: Do you bring a unique perspective to the study of law by virtue of your background or experiences?

Your resume must not exceed two pages and must highlight any relevant experience. Even though a resume is required, the applicant must still respond to all questions on the application.

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.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.).

6. 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.).

7. 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.).

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

This section is optional.

If you answered yes to any question in the Character and Fitness section of your Elon Law application, you must attach a statement (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman) that includes the following information:

1. A statement outlining the original charge(s), citation(s), or alleged offense(s);
2. The name of the organization, institution, entity, or jurisdiction with authority over the matter;
3. The date of the incident(s) and the date(s) of any arrest(s), charge(s), or legal proceeding(s);
4. Copies of official records related to the incident(s) (arrest records and/or court records);
5. A clear & detailed description of the facts & circumstances surrounding or leading to each incident or charge;
6. The current status of the matter(s);
7. The ultimate disposition or outcome (reduced charges, dismissals, prayers for judgement, probation, fines, community service requirements, etc.).

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Letters of Recommendation. Two letters of recommendation submitted through CAS are required (three letters maximum).
6. Resume. Your resume must not exceed two pages and must highlight any relevant experience.
7. 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).

This section is optional.

If you indicated that you have served in the military, you must provide your discharge form (DD Form-214).

If you are still serving active duty, please provide a brief statement (double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman) with your enlistment date and your anticipated date of separation and/or change in status. If you receive an offer of admission and decide to matriculate at Elon Law, you will need to provide a DD Form-214 prior to enrollment.