Your application requires submission of a personal statement not to exceed two pages, double-spaced. This is the opportunity for the you to provide the Admissions Committee with insights about yourself as an individual, over and above what is reflected in the other parts of the application. Apart from basic proofreading, no others may assist in the creation of the personal statement.

You must submit your personal statement as an electronic document uploaded to your LSAC electronic application.

At Scalia Law, we are dedicated to creating a vibrant learning environment where meaningful discourse flourishes both inside and outside the classroom. We recognize that a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives enrich our legal education. Each student contributes uniquely to our community, and we appreciate the journeys that have shaped you.

If you would like to share how your background, experiences, or perspectives could enhance the Scalia Law community, we encourage you to submit an optional statement. This is your chance to help us understand how you might engage with, challenge, and lead as a member of our community.

Your application requires submission of an additional statement not to exceed two pages, double-spaced, that discusses your interest in Scalia Law. You must submit your Mason statement as an electronic document uploaded to your LSAC electronic application.

Please attach any addendum to your application that you would like to be considered by the Admissions Committee.

You must include an up-to-date resumé. There are no format or content requirements, however, it should be a professional resumé. Scalia Law does not have a page limit for the resumé and so you should use your best judgement to decide the proper length.

1. In addition to passing a bar examination, all U.S. jurisdictions require applicants to meet character, fitness, and other qualifications for bar admission. Applicants are strongly encouraged to research the specific requirements of any jurisdiction where they intend to practice. Contact for each jurisdiction is available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners at www.ncbex.org.
   Scalia Law requires all applicants to answer questions related to character and fitness. If you answer "Yes" to any such question, you must provide a detailed explanation including the time, place, and circumstances surrounding the conduct. All applicants have an ongoing duty to disclose any character and fitness matters that arise after submitting this application to the Admissions Office. Admitted and matriculated students must also report such matters to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Academic Programs and the Director of Bar Support.

Failure to provide accurate and complete disclosures may result in revocation of scholarships, cancellation of matriculation, or denial or delay of bar admissions. Applicants are strongly advised to err on the side of full disclosure.

2. Has any college, university, graduate school, or professional school ever brought a disciplinary action against you (including honor code or code of ethics charges), issued a warning or reprimand, undertaken any form of review or investigation of your conduct, placed you on academic or social probation, suspended you, expelled you, asked you to withdraw, or are you currently the subject of any pending or expected disciplinary action by any academic institution?

3. Have you ever been charged with, convicted of, arrested, and/or pleaded guilty or no contest to any violation of the criminal laws (including misdemeanors and felonies) even if the record was expunged?

4. Are there any criminal charges, felony, misdemeanor or other accusations, currently pending against you that, if resulting in a conviction, would require you to answer "Yes" to the previous question? You must answer "Yes" even if you have been advised by an attorney not to disclose.

5. Have you ever been cited for any traffic infractions, including traffic camera violations, regardless of the outcome? Do not include parking tickets.

Instructions: George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School is located just a few miles from downtown Washington, D.C., the nexus of the world's most important legislation and jurisprudence.

Applicants for regular admission should submit their applications as soon as possible after September 17. We do not evaluate applications until we receive all required documents. Please provide your name and LSAC account number on each electronic attachment.

To be considered for admission to Scalia Law, applicants must provide the following items:

1. Application All applicants must apply electronically via LSAC.

2. LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report All applicants, whether taking the LSAT or GRE, must register with LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). The CAS Report must reflect (a) all work done at undergraduate institutions, signifying that a baccalaureate degree has been or will be awarded before the start of the academic year for which admission is being sought and (b) if the applicant is applying with the LSAT, the CAS report must reflect the results of at least one Law School Admission Test (LSAT) taken within 5 years prior to the date of application submission.

The Scalia Law Credential Assembly Service Recipient Code is 5827.

The applicant is solely responsible for meeting all of LSAC?s requirements. Failure to register properly, maintain registration throughout the admissions process, or provide transcripts and other related materials to LSAC can delay or prevent release of a report to a law school. Scalia Law is not responsible for incomplete or missing reports and will not contact applicants about them.

3. LSAT/GRE/Test-Optional All full-time applicants must take either the LSAT or GRE. Applicants with both LSAT and GRE scores should submit LSAT scores only. Flex-JD applicants may apply under test-optional.

LSAT

To be considered for our priority deadline of March 1, an application must be complete by March 4. The latest LSAT accepted for our priority deadline is the February administration. For applicants who are applying under our regular deadline of April 30, the latest LSAT accepted is the April administration.

GRE

To submit a complete application by our March 1 priority deadline, applicants must take the GRE before February 5. For applicants who are applying under our regular deadline of April 30, the applicant must take the GRE prior to April 3. Applicants who take the GRE in place of the LSAT must submit their scores separately via ETS. The ETS school code for Scalia Law is 2737. All applicants who apply with the GRE must subscribe to and utilize the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

Test-Optional (Flex-JD Applicants)

Flex-JD applicants may apply through the test-optional process. Applicants who choose this option should not have an active GRE or LSAT score. Any active GRE or LSAT score will be reviewed as part of the application. Flex-JD applicants must have significant work experience and hold a full-time position. All test-optional applicants must register for and use the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

4. Character and Fitness Verification 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 character and fitness question on our application requires a detailed written explanation. All applicants have an ongoing duty to disclose matters that arise after completing this application, but before matriculation at Scalia Law, to the Admissions Office. Omissions or failure to accurately disclose matters requested on this application may result in denial or delay of bar licensure. An applicant should err on the side of full disclosure.

5. Personal Statement Applicants must submit a personal statement that is no more than two double-spaced pages. The thoughts and words in the personal statement must be uniquely the applicant's. With the exception of basic proofreading, no one else may assist in the creation of the personal statement. This includes the use of generative Artificial Intelligence.

6. "Mason" Statement Applicants must submit an additional statement, no more than two double-spaced pages, explaining their interest in Scalia Law and how the Law School aligns with their academic, professional, or personal goals. This statement should articulate why Scalia Law is the right fit for the applicant and what they hope to contribute to and gain from the Mason community.

7. Resumé The application requires a current résumé. There is no page limit; however, applicants should ensure their résumé accurately reflects their educational background, employment history, leadership, service, and other relevant accomplishments.

8. Letter of Recommendation The application requires one letter of recommendation submitted through the CAS Letter of Recommendation Service in accordance with CAS procedures. Applicants may submit up to two letters of recommendation; however, once a letter has been received through CAS, it cannot be replaced or substituted.

9. Application for In-State Tuition Rates (if applicable) Applicants seeking consideration for Virginia in-state tuition rates must submit the Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates at the time they submit their admissions application. The form is available here. The form must be completed online. Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility requirements outlined in Section 23.1-500 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, as well as the University's domicile guidelines available on George Mason University's Domicile Information page.

NOTE: Individuals must have lived in Virginia for twelve months prior to enrollment to establish domiciliary intent and qualify for in-state tuition. See registrar.gmu.edu/domicile regarding eligibility.

10. Application for Flex-JD Public Interest Discount (if applicable) Flex-JD applicants seeking consideration for the Flex-JD Public Interest Discount must submit an online application in addition to their admissions application. The application can be found here.

IMPORTANT NOTES FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS Scalia Law requires that international transcripts be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service. If an applicant has completed any postsecondary work outside the US (including its territories) or Canada, the applicant must use the Credential Assembly Service for the evaluation of international transcripts. 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 your Credential Assembly Service report. Questions about the Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001 or LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

Note to all applicants: The one exception to required use of the Credential Assembly Service is completion of international work through a study-abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a US or Canadian institution, where the work is clearly indicated as such on the home campus transcript.

Post-Admissions Information for International Applicants Seeking F-1 or J-1 Student Visas For F-1 immigration status, international applicants must first receive notification of acceptance to Scalia Law. International admitted applicants must then submit the following forms and documents directly to George Mason University?s Office of International Programs and Services (OIPS) (703-993-2970) as soon as possible:

International Certification of Financial Responsibility

F-1 Student Transfer Eligibility Form

Equal Opportunity Policy To promote all-inclusive diversity, George Mason prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment and seeks to provide equal opportunity for all students and employees (including applicants for employment), regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic national origin (including shared ancestry and/or ethnic characteristics), sex, disability, military status (including veteran status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, pregnancy status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

George Mason University?s Policy 1201: Non-Discrimination prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation (collectively, ?Prohibited Discrimination?) across all protected characteristics recognized by law. University Policy 1201 addresses George Mason?s obligations to comply with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in programs and activities receiving federal funding (Title VI) and prohibits employment discrimination (including applicants) on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, and national origin (Title VII).

If you are applying through the Early Decision Program, please attach a signed copy of the Early Decision Program Agreement Form (https://www.law.gmu.edu/assets/files/admissions/early_decision_form.pdf). The form must be submitted with your application.

If you are applying with a GRE score, please attach copies of your score reports here. While PDFs of your score reports are helpful aids to our Admissions Committee, you will still need to send official score reports directly to Scalia Law by ETS.

If you are applying under the Mason2Mason Program, please attach a copy of your ACT or SAT score report here. While PDFs of your score report are helpful aids to our Admissions Committee, you will still need to send an official score report to Scalia Law.