We require every applicant to submit a personal statement. Your personal statement is an opportunity to share your voice, perspective, and values. These values are not limited and encompass lived experiences, unique backgrounds, and other attributes that enable our students to contribute to the LSU Law educational environment from their own unique perspective. Whatever you ultimately choose to write about, it is important that you write clearly, succinctly, and effectively. Take time to edit and proofread your personal statement before you submit your application.

Please do not use ChatGPT, Bard, or any other generative AI applications to assist you with your personal statement. The Admissions Committee will discount any personal statement that the Committee believes the applicant has generated in this way.

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Optional Addendum or Statement. Up to 2.

LSU Law Center's mission is to train highly competent and ethical lawyers capable of promoting justice and advancing the common good. Please describe how your goals overlap with LSU Law?s mission and why you believe LSU Law, specifically, is the appropriate place for your legal education. Your response to this inquiry is required for completion of your application.

Please do not use ChatGPT, Bard, or any other generative AI applications to assist you with your answer to this question. The Admissions Committee will discount any ?Why LSU Law? statement that the Committee believes the applicant has generated in this way.

You are required to submit a résumé detailing your educational history, extracurricular activities, community and volunteer activities, and your part time and full time work experience.

NOTE: 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. Contact information for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Failure to fully disclose information may result in disciplinary action, revocation of your admission offer, or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission to the bar. Applications to take state bar examinations ask similar questions and bar examiners often require that you include our law school application as part of your application for admission to the bar. Accordingly, we strongly urge you to fully disclose all incidents. If there is any question regarding whether you should fully disclose something, you should err on the side of disclosure. It is also your responsibility to update your application by notifying the LSU Law Center Admissions Office if any disciplinary or criminal charges are filed against you between the date you submit this application and the date you enroll at LSU.

IF YOUR ANSWER TO ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS IS YES, PLEASE ATTACH A FULL STATEMENT OF RELEVANT FACTS FOR ALL INCIDENTS AND FURNISH THE LAW CENTER WITH COPIES OF ALL OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS REFERENCING THE CURRENT STATUS OR FINAL DISPOSITION OF ALL PROCEEDINGS. FAILURE TO SUBMIT RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN A DELAY IN RECEIVING AN ADMISSIONS DECISION.

1. Have you ever been dismissed, expelled, or suspended from any college, university, graduate school, professional school, or law school for any reason?

(You must report all incidents, regardless of how minor; regardless of whether the record of the incident has been sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed from the school records; and regardless of whether you have been advised that you would not be required to disclose the incident.)

2. Have you ever been placed on academic, disciplinary, or any other probation related to your academic studies for any reason?

(You must report all incidents, regardless of how minor; regardless of whether the record of the incident has been sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed from the school records; and regardless of whether you have been advised that you would not be required to disclose the incident.)

3. Have you ever been charged with and/or convicted of stalking, cyberstalking, rape, or sexual battery?

(You must report all incidents, regardless of how minor; regardless of whether the record of the incident has been sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed from the school records; and regardless of whether you have been advised that you would not be required to disclose the incident.)

4. As an employee in a paid or unpaid position, or as a member of any profession or professional organization, have you ever been disciplined or reprimanded for unethical conduct?

(You must report all incidents regardless of how minor; regardless of whether the record of the incident has been sealed, expunged, or otherwise removed from the organization’s records; and regardless of whether you were advised that you would not be required to disclose the incident.)

5. Have you ever been separated from any branch of the US Armed Forces under less than honorable conditions?

6. If you have been separated from any branch of the US Armed Forces under less than honorable conditions, explain the circumstances. (maximum characters 500)

Juris Doctorate & Optional Graduate Diploma in Comparative Law (JD/DCL)

Each fall a new entering class enrolls at the LSU Law Center. The following admission materials should be submitted electronically to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Applicants must submit their materials no later than June 1 of the year for which admission is sought.

Thank you for your interest in the LSU Law Center. Each application (upon completion) will be reviewed by members of the Admissions and Scholarships Committee. The committee reviews all credentials broadly and holistically, believing that a simple formula cannot measure an applicant's potential for the study of law and potential to contribute to the law school itself.

Providing demographical information related to race and ethnicity is optional and will not be used in the admissions process. It is collected to comply with federal as well as accreditation reporting requirements. Your answer, or decision not to answer, will have no bearing on the admissions decision because the Admissions and Scholarships Committee will not see your answers to these questions.

Below, there is information that will be helpful as you complete your application for admission. Please feel free to visit the LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center's website with additional questions at http://www.law.lsu.edu/ or contact the Office of Admissions at (225) 578-8646 or lawadmissions@lsu.edu for assistance.

Application Checklist:

• Application for JD/DCL Admission
• Application Fee is waived
• Résumé
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Personal Statement
• Why LSU Statement

Electronic Application Process

You must apply to the LSU Law Center and submit all materials through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC.org) and register with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). We only accept applications submitted through LSAC. Please read the application instructions and follow them carefully.

We will not accept any paper application materials or paper updates to your application. All updates must be done electronically.

Disabled applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Admissions at (225) 578-8646 or lawadmissions@lsu.edu with their request.

Academic History

You must provide all undergraduate and graduate school transcripts reflecting a complete academic history. All transcripts must be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

Law School Admission Test

You are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and submit a valid LSAT score. The LSAT score is considered valid if it was received within five years of the date of your intended enrollment.

Résumé

You are required to submit a résumé detailing your educational history, extracurricular activities, community and volunteer activities, and all part time and full-time work experience including fellowships or internships.

Letters of Recommendation

The LSU Law Center requires two letters of recommendation but will accept up to three. Letters of recommendation received after a third letter will not be reviewed. You must submit your letters of recommendation through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). When using the Credential Assembly Service (CAS), remember to assign the letters of recommendation you want to be sent to the LSU Law Center. In reviewing your letters of recommendation, the Admissions Committee is seeking insight into a candidate's academic performance, as well as personal qualities such as intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and commitment. We strongly recommend you submit at least one academic letter (from a professor or advisor) who has a well-informed view of your academic ability. We understand, however, that if you have been in the workforce and out of school for a while, that you may submit recommendations from employers. Letters of recommendation from individuals, including prominent individuals, who lack a personal knowledge, or your academic ability do not assist Admissions Committee members in assessing your potential aptitude for the study of the law, and should be avoided.

Personal Statement

We require every applicant to submit a personal statement. Your personal statement is an opportunity to share your voice, perspective, and values. These values are not limited and encompass lived experiences, unique backgrounds, and other attributes that enable our students to contribute to the LSU Law educational environment from their own unique perspective. Whatever you ultimately choose to write about, it is important that you write clearly, succinctly, and effectively. Take time to edit and proofread your personal statement before you submit your application.

Why LSU Law?

LSU Law Center's mission is to train highly competent and ethical lawyers capable of promoting justice and advancing the common good. Please describe how your goals overlap with LSU Law's mission and why you believe LSU Law, specifically, would be a good place for you to pursue your legal education. Your response to this inquiry is required for completion of your application.

Application Fee

The application fee is waived for applicants.

Application Deadline

The priority application deadline is March 1. Applications submitted after March 1 will be evaluated on a space available basis. Most students apply in early fall, and LSU evaluates files on a rolling admission basis. The earlier you complete your application for admission, the earlier you will receive a decision. The application deadline is June 1, 2026.

JD/DCL-MBA Dual Degree Program

Admission requirements for the JD/DCL-MBA (Juris Doctorate/Diploma in Comparative Law/Master of Business Administration) program include all requirements for admission to the LSU Law Center, plus all requirements noted in the LSU Graduate School Catalog for the Master of Business Administration program. For more information on the MBA component of the dual degree program, please consult the LSU Graduate School Catalog or contact the LSU Flores MBA program at 225-578-8867, or lsumba@lsu.edu.

JD/DCL-MPA Dual Degree Program

Admission requirements for the JD/DCL-MPA (Juris Doctorate/Diploma in Comparative Law/Master of Public Administration) program include all requirements for admission to the LSU Law Center, plus all requirements noted in the LSU Graduate School Catalog for the Master of Public Administration program. For more information on the MPA component of the dual degree program, please consult the LSU Graduate School Catalog or contact the LSU Department of Public Administration at 225-578-6743, or pa@lsu.edu.

JD/DCL-MMC Dual Degree Program

Admission requirements for the JD/DCL-MMC (Juris Doctorate/Diploma in Comparative Law/Master of Mass Communication) program include all requirements for admission to the LSU Law Center, plus all requirements noted in the LSU Graduate School Catalog for the Master of Mass Communication program. For more information on the MMC component of the dual degree program, please consult the LSU Graduate School Catalog or contact the Manship School of Mass Communication, at 225-578-1899, or masscomm@lsu.edu.

JD/DCL-MSF Dual Degree Program

Admission requirements for the JD/DCL-MSF (Juris Doctorate/Diploma in Comparative Law/Master of Science in Finance) program include all requirements for admission to the LSU Law Center, plus all requirements noted in the LSU Graduate School Catalog for the Master of Science in Finance program. For more information on the MSF component of the dual degree program, please consult the LSU Graduate School Catalog or contact the LSU Department of Finance at 225-578-6291, or finance@lsu.edu.

JD/DCL-MSW Dual Degree Program

Admission requirements for the JD/DCL-MSW (Juris Doctorate/Diploma in Comparative Law/Master of Social Work) program include all requirements for admission to the LSU Law Center, plus all requirements noted in the LSU Graduate School Catalog for the Master of Social Work program. For more information on the MSW component of the dual degree program, please consult the LSU Graduate School Catalog or contact the LSU School of Social Work at 225-578-5875, or dchiass@lsu.edu.

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If you are a permanent resident of the United States, please submit the front and back copy of your Resident Alien Card.

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If you have ever been enrolled in any law school, please explain the circumstances of your enrollment and departure, and your current status at the school.