Please attach a maximum two-paged, double-spaced personal statement explaining your motivations for pursuing a legal education at Gonzaga Law.

Gonzaga University School of Law is committed to building an intellectually vibrant and culturally inclusive community for our students, faculty, and staff. This includes increasing the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability status, gender identity and expression, immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, and socio-economic background. You are invited to attach a statement describing how your background, experiences, or perspective will contribute to or enhance the diversity and inclusion of the law school community.

The Carl Maxey Social Justice scholars are selected based on their commitment to social justice and their leadership potential and promise. In addition, each Social Justice scholar must bring diversity to the program and to the profession, in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability status, gender identity and expression, immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, and socio-economic background. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups in law school in general and Gonzaga University in particular are especially encouraged to apply.

Please submit a clearly labeled supplemental essay of 500 words or less describing your social justice interests and goals. This essay should address your demonstrated commitment to social justice, your potential and promise to be a leader, and your contribution to the diversity of the profession.

If you answer “yes” to any of the below questions, you are encouraged to provide a complete explanation to each question in a clearly labeled separate addendum. Please use an electronic attachment.

1. Are there economic, cultural, social or health factors that have presented obstacles you have had to overcome and wish the Admissions Committee to consider in evaluating your application?

2. Do you believe there were special factors adversely affecting your GPA or LSAT score?

Please attach your professional resumé.

If you answer "yes" to any of the below questions, you are required to provide a complete explanation. Failure to disclose information may result in the revocation of your acceptance. Your obligation to disclose does not end upon admission and continues throughout your law school career.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Most jurisdictions at a minimum will ask the following questions and will conduct a background check. Your disclosure on this application must match what you disclose on your bar application. Failure to disclose may result in denial of your admission to law school and admission to the bar. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction.

1. Have you ever been sanctioned, suspended, warned, placed on academic or disciplinary probation, been the subject of a disciplinary investigation, advised or required to withdraw or resign from any post-secondary school, college, university, professional school, or law school? This question includes but is not limited to, any proceedings, warnings, or discipline related to residential life/campus housing.

2. Have you ever been investigated, warned, terminated, suspended, disciplined, laid-off for misconduct, including dishonesty, or permitted to resign in lieu of termination by any employer from any paid or volunteer position?

3. Have you ever been arrested, cited for, detained for, indicted with, or convicted of any crime, whether a felony or misdemeanor? This question requires disclosure of all criminal matters, including: (i) all criminal motor vehicle offenses, including moving traffic violations, for example: speeding tickets, failure to yield, and failure to provide insurance (omit parking violations); (ii) any juvenile offense even if the record was sealed or expunged. Disclosure is required regardless of whether a charge is pending, was dropped, you entered a diversion program, prosecution was deferred, adjudication was deferred or withheld, and even if there was a judgment of acquittal. If yes, provide a complete explanation of the matter, including the initial charges and the ultimate resolution. If you are unsure about the nature or resolution of a particular charge, it is your responsibility to obtain the information before you respond. (If you are not sure about the nature or the ultimate disposition of a particular charge, it is your responsibility to check with the courts before you answer.)

4. As a member of a professional organization, as a holder of any professional or work license, or as a holder of any office or professional position of trust, have you ever been the subject of an investigation, disciplined or had your right to practice your profession, work, or to hold office suspended or revoked, or is such a disciplinary action pending against you?

5. Has a restraining order, anti-harassment order, no contact order, or the like (whether administrative, civil, or criminal in nature) ever been requested against you? This question includes a request/petition that may not have ultimately been granted.

If you are applying for the Executive Two-Year J.D. Program, please provide a one-page statement of interest, specifically stating why you are interested in the program.

Application Steps and Details Gonzaga Law seeks students who demonstrate high potential for academic and professional success. As a Jesuit, humanistic university, this looks different than most other law schools in the country. Ensconced in the natural beauty of the Inland Northwest, we encourage our students to balance a healthy lifestyle as they put their passion into practice. Our long-established J.D. program attracts students from across the country each year and we have produced active alumni in all 50 states. Our students are not numbers or metrics to be measured; they are valued, individual human beings selecting a vocation in service to the greater good.

Upon receipt of your application, you will receive access to your personalized Gonzaga Law Applicant Portal via email. All relevant information and updates will be displayed in that location.

Deadlines and Requirements To receive full consideration for admission, completed applications must be submitted by April 15. We strongly encourage you to apply before this date. Application to Gonzaga University School of Law requires:

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or GRE. We will consider JD-Next score reports for admission consideration. LSAC Law School Report (CAS Report) Application Personal statement Resume Two letters of recommendation (minimum) Addenda (if relevant) Degree Requirement To be considered for admission, you must have earned, or be a candidate for, a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Your baccalaureate degree must be conferred before the first day of class at Gonzaga Law.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT) Gonzaga Law strongly recommends applicants complete the LSAT or apply with a score that is no more than five (5) years old. Students may be considered for admission, but not scholarship, with only a GRE or JD-Next score. If you are considering this, please contact us before moving forward.

LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report

An active registration for an LSAC Credential Assembly Service Law School Report is required for all applicants. The law school report is requested upon receipt of your application and will be released to Gonzaga when:

Your test score(s) post; The CAS receives official transcripts from each college, university, or law school previously attended; and The CAS processes a minimum of two letters of recommendation. It is your responsibility as an applicant to verify that your CAS registration is paid and that your law school report is complete and ready for distribution to Gonzaga. The status of your report may be checked at LSAC.org.

Personal Statement A maximum two-page, double-spaced personal statement explaining your motivations for pursuing a legal education at Gonzaga Law School.

Resume Resumes may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Academic accomplishments/awards; Extracurricular college activities; College internships or employment; Employment and activities since graduation from college, if applicable; and Civic, community, or other volunteer service. Addenda If you answer "Yes" to any of the "Character and Fitness" questions on the application, you are required to provide a detailed explanation in a clearly labeled separate addendum in an electronic attachment.

If you answer "Yes" to any of the "Special Circumstances" questions on the application, you are invited to provide detailed information in a clearly labeled separate addendum in an electronic attachment.

If you wish to illustrate your commitment to diversity, you are invited to provide a detailed statement in a clearly labeled separate addendum in an electronic attachment.

Letters of Recommendation Two letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted to the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Letters of recommendation provide reviewers with additional information in assessing your potential to succeed as a law student. For applicants within five (5) years of graduation from undergraduate level, we strongly advise that at least one recommendation be written by a college professor or instructor who is familiar with your classroom performance, your writing level, and your analytical and critical thinking skills. If you have been out of school for an extended period of time, letters from employers and others who can effectively assess your skills, motivation, and sense of responsibility are also useful to the Admissions Committee. Letters from family members will not be accepted.

Additional Information FAFSA To apply for financial aid, visit http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ and complete the US Department of Education Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). We strongly recommend filing a FAFSA as soon as it becomes available. Gonzaga University's school code os 003778,

Scholarship Application and Process Your application for admission is your application for merit-based scholarship. If you plan on applying for the Carl Maxey Social Justice Scholarship, your additional essay must be submitted with your application for admission prior to the February 1 deadline. Applications received after February 1 may not be considered for the Carl Maxey Scholarship. Please find the application instructions for the Carl Maxey Social Justice Scholarship on our website.

Reapplicants If you are reapplying to Gonzaga Law, please submit a new application with updated supporting materials.

International Applicants The School of Law requires that all foreign transcripts be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service. If you completed any postsecondary work outside the US (including its territories) or Canada, you must use this service for the evaluation and authentication of your foreign transcripts. 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. 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 your law school report. You will need to submit a TOEFL score, with minimum score of 100(iBT), for your application to be complete. You must contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and request that your TOEFL score be sent to LSAC. LSAC's TOEFL code for the Credential Assembly Service is 8395. Your score will be included in the International Credential Evaluation document that will be included in your law school report.

To use the CAS, log in to your online account and follow the instructions for registering for the service. Be sure to print out a Transcript Request Form for each institution and send it promptly to them. More time is usually required to receive foreign transcripts.

Questions about the CAS should be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001 or LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

Dual Degree Applicants Applicants for the dual JD/MBA, JD/MSTax, JD/MAcc, or JD/MSW must apply and be accepted to both the School of Law and the appropriate graduate school to enroll in a dual degree program. Business or social work courses completed prior to admission to the School of Law are not transferrable toward the JD degree.

Application Status Updates When we receive your application, we will confirm via email with an introduction on how to log into your personal Gonzaga Law Applicant Portal to monitor the status of missing documents and decisions. It is important that you provide an active e-mail address and that you check your e-mail account for updates from Gonzaga on a regular basis. All applicants will be notified of their official admissions decision via e-mail and portal release when available.

Address or Name Updates You are responsible for informing the School of Law of address, phone number, name, or e-mail updates or changes. The Admissions Office is not responsible for missing deadlines or incomplete files that result in delayed consideration or loss of a seat deposit due to incorrect or old addresses.

Accreditation Gonzaga University School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

Equal Opportunity Policy Gonzaga is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action University. The university does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, a physical or mental impairment that limits a major life activity, or any other nonmerit factor in employment, educational programs, or activities that it operates. All university policies, practices, and procedures are consistent with Gonzaga's Catholic, Jesuit identity and mission statement and comply with federal and state regulations, including Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Visiting Gonzaga Law We encourage prospective students to visit Gonzaga Law. A campus visit offers an invaluable firsthand experience and an opportunity to know the school as our students know it. We'll happily arrange a visit tailored to your interests including: meetings with professors and students, time in classes, or conferences with admissions staff. We want you to make an informed decision; the best way to do so is to meet the people who would become your peers, your mentors, and your friends. To visit the School of Law, begin with our online portal to self-select your experience.

Additional Questions If you have any additional questions regarding the application, visit www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-law/ or contact the Admissions Office at 509.313.5532 or admissions@lawschool.gonzaga.edu.