Upload a personal statement that gives the admissions committee better insight into your life and experiences that may not be readily understood from your resume and application. Write about what you would like the committee to know about you. While you are not required to do so, you may find it helpful cover any of the following topics:

Why you want to be an attorney?

Why do you want to study law at the University of Iowa College of Law?

How would you contribute to the law school community and the practice of law?

Describe skills, talents, and abilities that you have demonstrated that you think will make you an effective attorney and/or law student.

Describe any life experiences that illustrate your drive, determination, motivation or leadership characteristics.

Your statement is expected to be your own work. The determination that any generative artificial intelligence was used in the creation of the statement will have an adverse effect on the success of your application. The statement should be two-three pages of double-spaced text. It may not include any images, pictures or other visuals.

If there is something that we have not asked, something about your application that you would like to further highlight, or something about your application for which you would like to provide an explanation, you may do so here.

Provide a 1-2 page resume. Include employment, internships, academic and research experience, community and campus engagement, significant honors and awards, and a one-line list of other interests (e.g.: Interests: biking, reading mysteries, cooking Italian food...). Your resume should reflect your work and accomplishments after high school.

If you answer "yes" to any of the following Character and Fitness questions, in an electronic attachment, describe each instance and/or circumstance. In your statement, please explain the impact (if any) this experience has had on you, and, in particular, on your decision to pursue a legal degree. Contact the College of Law Admissions Office if you have any questions about your responses to this question or what should be included in your statement. Please attach any relevant documentation.' Applicants for admission to a state bar will undergo an extensive evaluation to determine whether they have the character and fitness required for the practice of law. For this reason, both the College of Law and the American Bar Association (ABA) encourage all applicants to determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which applicants intend to practice before they matriculate to law school. (ABA Standard 504(a).)

1. Have you ever (either as an adult or juvenile) been cited or arrested for, charged with, or convicted of any violation of the law? (You must disclose each instance, even if you were granted any type of pretrial diversion, even if filed charges were dismissed; even if such charges resulted in a deferred adjudication; even if you were acquitted of such charges; or even if such charges resulted in a conviction that was reversed, set aside, vacated, or expunged. You need not, however, disclose speeding or parking violations.)

2. Have you ever been disciplined in any way by any educational institution for any reason, whether academic or non-academic? This includes, but is not limited to, letters of reprimand, warning notices or findings of misconduct.

Your interest in the College of Law is appreciated. We are proud of the excellence of our academic programs and believe that our students find the University and the community a satisfying and rewarding place to further their education.

Please answer all application questions that apply to you. See below for additional instructions for select sections.

If you have any questions about the application, please contact the University of Iowa College of Law Office of Admissions at law-admissions@uiowa.edu

Application Type If you are applying to Iowa Law through the Kinnick and/or 3+3 program, please indicate that here. Selecting no to both questions will advance you to the regular 3-year JD application.

3+3 applicants please note that your application is not complete until the College of Law receives notice from your school certifying that you are eligible for the program. Certification should be sent directly from the undergraduate institution to law-admissions@uiowa.edu See http://www.law.uiowa.edu/3plus3/ for a list of participating schools and links to their point of contact for the 3+3 program.

Kinnick applicants please note that your application is not complete until you submit ACT (school code 1356), SAT (school code 6681), or GMAT (school code 4RL-2J-92) scores.

Biographical Name List your legal name. Non-U.S. citizens list your name as it appears on your passport. If your name changes prior to your enrollment, please notify the Office of Admissions at law-admissions@uiowa.edu.

U.S. Social Security Number We will use your Social Security number to verify your identity for record-keeping purposes and to help match transcripts and other materials with your admission application. It will not be used as your student ID number. Your Social Security number will be safeguarded by the University and will not be displayed on official records or made available to others. If you do not have a Social Security number, leave this item blank.

Contact Information From August 15 through May 15, we will mail materials to you at your current mailing address. From May 16 through August 14, your permanent address will be used. Please notify the Office of Admissions at law-admissions@uiowa.edu of any address changes.

Note to international applicants: The information you provide will be reported to SEVIS. Federal guidelines require that you give us a permanent foreign home address. This is the address you will return to when you have completed your studies in the United States. Please list your current address separately, if applicable.

Residency The classification of residents and nonresidents for admission, fees, and tuition purposes is based upon information provided by you. If this information changes, notify us. The University of Iowa College of Law does not have jurisdiction over residency decisions. Eligibility for in-state tuition is determined by the University registrar's office. Information about residency requirements can be found at https://registrar.uiowa.edu/residency.

Demographics Citizenship Applicants who select "other" must provide their country of citizenship and type of visa they intend to hold while enrolled at the University. U.S. Permanent Residents must submit a copy of their Permanent Resident (green) Card.

For international students coming to study in the United States on F-1 and J-1 visas, obtaining employment after graduating from law school can be very challenging. U.S. immigration laws do not provide F-1 or J-1 visa holders with long-term work authorization after graduation, and the College of Law cannot provide sponsorship for employment-based visas for our graduates.

Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders) are therefore advised to make careful and concrete plans for their post-graduation employment, considering the limitations imposed by U.S. immigration law.

When reviewing applications, the College of Law considers whether an applicant is authorized to work in the U.S. or has already been admitted to the bar in a U.S. state. Applicants without work authorization are required to provide a statement addressing what they intend to do with their U.S. law degree and any extenuating circumstances regarding their work authorization.

Education This listing must be complete and must include high schools attended. Include each institution attended, regardless of the duration of study or whether you earned a diploma or degree. Omission or misrepresentation of information concerning enrollment in other colleges or universities is sufficient grounds for canceling one's admission or registration.

English Proficiency for Nonnative Speakers All applicants to the Juris Doctor program whose first language is not English must meet the English proficiency requirement in one of these ways:

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 6.0 IBT International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 8.0 with no sub score less than 7.0 Completed a bachelor's degree at an accredited university in the U.S. An equivalent degree at an accredited university where English is the primary language of instruction All testing scores are to be reported through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

Combined Law Degree Iowa Law offers several combined degree options with other colleges at the University of Iowa. For a complete list see: https://law.uiowa.edu/iowa-jd/combined-degrees

GRE - Only Applicants If you are applying to Iowa Law using a GRE test score as your sole standardized test, you must request that ETS send an official copy of your GRE score(s), no older than five years, directly to the University of Iowa. When ordering the score report, use school code 6681.

Letters of Recommendation The College of Law requires at least two, but no more than three, letters of recommendation. Recommendations from professors or others who can comment on your critical thinking, writing skills, and your potential for success in law school are particularly welcome. Letters of Recommendation must be submitted to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

Additional Information Application Deadline The application deadline is May 1. However, we highly encourage you to submit your application earlier, because space and scholarship availability in the admitted group is more limited later in the admissions cycle.

Deposits To hold their respective places in the class, applicants are required to submit nonrefundable deposits. These nonrefundable deposits are credited toward tuition and fees for those who enroll. Applicants who fail to make these deposits within the specified time forfeit their place in the entering class.

Applicants accepted before March 15 must submit the $250 deposit by April 1. Applicants accepted after March 15 have two weeks from the offer of admission to submit this deposit. Applicants must pay a second deposit of $150 by June 1.

Deferrals Admission is for the year of application. Deferrals are not generally granted except in extraordinary circumstances.

Financial Assistance Contact the College of Law at law-financialaid@uiowa.edu for information about scholarships and loans.

How to Reach Us College of Law Admissions Office: 319-335-9095; e-mail: law-admissions@uiowa.edu; website: www.law.uiowa.edu

Iowa Nondiscrimination Statement The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment, educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences. The university also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to university facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Senior Director, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, the University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, IA 52242-1316, 319-335-0705, ui-ocrc@uiowa.edu.

If you have ever attended another law school, please explain fully in an attachment.

If you are a U.S. Permanent Resident, please attach a copy of your Permanent Resident card (Green Card).