A statement no longer than three typed pages (double spaced, 12 point font, one-inch margins). Through the personal statement, the Admissions Committee seeks to gain insight into the abilities, motivation, and experiences of an applicant and to assess his/her writing ability. An applicant's personal statement also should explain his/her specific interest in pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at the Boyd School of Law at UNLV.

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An optional statement (no longer than 2 pages, double-spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins) addressing the applicant's background, including any i) disadvantages, ii) lived experiences that inform the applicant's view of the law, iii) past service and/or leadership in the applicant's communities, and/or iv) the applicant's plans to their law degree to address the needs of underserved communities, that can help assess the applicant's potential in the study and practice of law.

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Should you wish to provide any additional information that you feel the Admissions Committee should be aware of, do so here.

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1. Did you use artificial intelligence (AI) to help prepare any part of your admission application, including your personal statement, lived experiences statement, addenda, or other materials?

2. If you answered "yes," explain how you used AI in the preparation of your admission application. (maximum characters 250)

A descriptive résumé listing employment, honors, publications, extracurricular activities and community service. If you were not employed or not attending school on a full-time basis for any period of time, indicate dates and how your time was spent.

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If you answer "yes" to any of the following questions, you must provide a statement describing your actions and a detailed description of the arrest, charges and/or sanctions against you. A "yes" answer to any of these questions does not necessarily adversely affect admission, but failure to disclose relevant information may lead to disciplinary action by the law school or affect your admission to the bar. Include full details, including relevant date(s) of the incident(s), status(es) of final disposition of the charge(s), and the name and address of the authority in possession of your record. You are strongly encouraged to err on the side of inclusion rather than exclusion in answering these questions. It is common for bar examiners to ask questions that differ in depth, breadth, and/or scope from the character and fitness questions above. 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.

It is also common for bar examiners to ask questions about character and fitness-related conduct after an application is submitted. If your response to any of these questions changes between today's date and the date of your graduation from the Boyd School of Law, you should disclose the relevant event to the Boyd School of Law when it occurs so that the law school is in a position to assure character and fitness examiners that you have satisfied your obligation to disclose character and fitness-related information in a timely manner.

1. Have you ever been subject to sanction or discipline by any academic institution, or do you have pending any charges which could lead to discipline? (You do not need to include sanctions stemming from academic probation or academic dismissal.)

2. Have you ever been arrested?

3. Have you ever been convicted of a crime or adjudicated delinquent, or are there any criminal charges pending against you?

(You need not report either juvenile matters for which records have been sealed or minor traffic violations.)

4. Have you ever been, or are you presently subject to a disciplinary proceeding by any professional organization or licensing body?

5. I understand that once I submit my application, I have an ongoing obligation to notify the admissions committee in writing within 48 hours of any conduct that might cause me to amend my answers in the Character and Fitness section of the admission application.

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All part-time applicants must submit a brief statement describing the reasons why they are applying to either of the part-time programs.

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To ensure your application receives full consideration, read and follow these application instructions carefully.

Admission Policies

Applicants for admission must:

1. have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited four-year college or university by the time they would begin their legal studies;
2. have taken the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
   • LSAT scores dating prior to June 2022 will not be considered. LSAT registration materials are available from Law School Admission Council at lsac.org or at 215.968.1001;
3. register for, and maintain, an up-to-date file with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). It is the responsibility of applicants to ensure that an official transcript from each institution they have attended is sent by that institution to CAS. Do not have transcripts sent directly to the law school.
4. use a permanent, non-college email address in this application as your primary email address. Many colleges deactivate student email accounts shortly after graduation, which can result in missed communications about your application, admission status, financial aid, or enrollment. Using a personal email (e.g., Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo) ensures we can stay in touch with you throughout the admissions process and beyond.

Application Requirements and Deadline

The priority deadline for applications is March 15, 2027. Applications after March 15 will be considered on a rolling basis. For best consideration, we strongly recommend applying as early as possible. A complete application consists of the following:

1. a completed application form;
2. a $50 non-refundable application fee;
3. a résumé including educational background, work experience, honors, and community service and extracurricular activities;
4. a personal statement no longer than three typed pages (double-spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins). Through the personal statement, the Admissions Committee seeks to gain insight into the abilities, motivation, and experiences of an applicant and to assess the applicant's writing ability. An applicant's personal statement also should explain a specific interest in pursuing a Juris Doctor degree at the Boyd School of Law;
5. a current LSAC CAS report, including copies of transcripts from all schools attended;
6. between one and four letters of recommendation from professors, employers, supervisors, or other professional references. We strongly encourage applicants to submit at least one academic letter of recommendation. Recommendations from professors, professional colleagues, or supervisors who can speak to an applicant's academic, intellectual, or professional abilities are often the most helpful. Letters from friends, family members, or social acquaintances will not be considered. Recommendations must be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Letter of Recommendation Service. Do not have recommendations sent directly to the Boyd School of Law; and
7. an optional statement no longer than two typed pages (double-spaced, 12-point font, one-inch margins) addressing the applicant's background, including any: (i) disadvantages; (ii) lived experiences that inform the applicant's view of the law; (iii) past service and/or leadership in the applicant's communities; and/or (iv) plans to use a law degree to address the needs of underserved communities. Such information may help the Admissions Committee assess the applicant's potential in the study and practice of law.
8. Part-time day and Part-time hybrid (evening):
   1. Part-time day: Submit a brief statement explaining your interest in the part-time day program and your reasons for applying.
   2. Part-time hybrid (evening): Submit a statement of no more than one page describing your interest in the part-time hybrid program. Please discuss why you are seeking a hybrid legal education, how the program aligns with your personal and professional goals, and the strategies you will use to manage the demands of a rigorous, primarily online law school curriculum.

Selection Criteria

In assessing applicants, the Admissions Committee looks at:

• Academic Capability. To assess an applicant's academic capability, the Committee considers such factors as undergraduate grade point average, the trend of college grades, the difficulty of the applicant's course of undergraduate study, the quality and grading pattern of the applicant's undergraduate institution, the extent of work or other activities undertaken while in college, the date of the undergraduate degree, graduate studies, and performance on the Law School Admission Test.
• Non-academic Accomplishments. The Committee will consider evidence of significant accomplishments in extracurricular activities, employment, military service, and community service.
• Individual Background. The Committee will consider the applicant's background in totality, including any disadvantages and significant barriers overcome, lived experiences that inform the applicant's view of the law, past service and/or leadership in the applicant's communities, and/or the applicant's plans to use their law degree in addressing the needs of underserved communities. The Committee considers this information through the applicant's required personal statement and the optional statement about the applicant's background and lived experiences. The Committee will also consider any history of criminality or academic and professional misconduct.
• Personal Courtesy and Professional Integrity. The Committee will consider the applicant's history of personal courtesy and professionalism as evidenced through the application materials, including the personal statement, letters of recommendation, and interaction with the Boyd Law community, including the Admissions Office, and among other evidence of which the Committee may become aware. Lawyers and those seeking to become lawyers should demonstrate civility, professional integrity, personal dignity, and respect because these qualities are essential to the fair administration of justice and conflict resolution.