Limit your answer to no more than three double-spaced pages. Please include electronic attachments with your completed application.

In order to ensure the educational benefits of a unique and active class, the College of Law Admissions Committee evaluates applicants on the basis of many factors beyond test scores and grade-point averages. Those factors may include, but are not limited to, extracurricular activities, unique work or service experience, demonstrated compassion or leadership potential, a history of overcoming hardship or disadvantage, maturity, exceptional talents or skills, trends or improvement in academic performance, success in a challenging undergraduate environment, and graduate school performance. Please describe any factors you wish the Committee to consider when evaluating your application. You may indicate any circumstances that you believe may have adversely affected your academic performance, including but not limited to, experiencing some hardship or disadvantage (e.g. social, cultural, economic, language, educational, physical); family crisis; excessive employment; medical condition; or military service.

1. In a short paragraph please describe your interest in the University of Oklahoma College of Law and/or connection to the state of Oklahoma.required (maximum characters 1000)

Please attach a listing or résumé of your academic and career accomplishments.

Lawyers and law students are held to the highest standards of ethical behavior and professionalism. Those responsibilities begin during the application process. You have a duty to report and furnish information responsive to the character and fitness section of this application for admission regarding the four questions below. Failing to disclose an act or event is often more significant than the event itself. The failure to disclose can have serious impact including revocation or rescission of admission and/or scholarships, disciplinary action by the law school, and/or denial of permission to take a bar examination. Failure to disclose information may render you academically ineligible for admission at any time.

The following questions must be answered "YES" or "NO". If your answer to any of the following questions is "YES," you must include, on a separate supplementary electronic attachment, information explaining the circumstances in full, including dates. Be sure to include alcohol and drug offenses. Answering "YES," does not automatically disqualify you from consideration for admission to The University of Oklahoma College of Law. Please be advised, however, that there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the state bar associations that license attorneys. Prior to law school matriculation, you should determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which you intend to practice. The failure to disclose all offenses on your application to law school may preclude your admission to state bar associations. While the College of Law does not require disclosure of minor traffic violations or expunged or sealed offenses for admissions purposes, state bar associations may. Your law school application must be consistent with your bar application. Therefore, you may need to amend your law school application after matriculation to ensure all required disclosures are included. Disclosure alone of character and fitness issues will not guarantee admission to a bar association, since the issues may require conditional admission or denial of admission.

PLEASE NOTE: It is your duty to be certain that any sealed or expunged record has in fact been sealed or expunged. Expunged or sealed offenses, arrests, tickets, or citations need not be disclosed. It is recommended that you obtain a copy of the Court Order expunging or sealing the record in question. Failure to reveal an offense, arrest, ticket, or citation that is in fact not expunged or sealed raises questions related to truthfulness in addition to questions regarding the offense itself.

It is your responsibility to notify the College of Law Admissions Office of any changes in the above answers.

Failure to timely notify the Admissions Office may result in the revocation of your admission or student disciplinary proceedings.

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

1. Have you ever been charged with a crime, or are any criminal charges pending or expected to be brought against you, other than minor traffic violations? Include any alcohol or drug-related offenses and any reckless driving offenses.

2. Have you ever been placed on probation, suspended, dismissed, or otherwise subjected to any disciplinary action, or are any disciplinary charges pending or expected to be brought against you from any college, university, graduate or professional school, or professional association for academic or other reasons?

3. Have you ever been a party to any civil legal proceedings (excluding divorce), or do you have any unsatisfied civil judgments against you?

4. Have you ever been made subject to an administrative complaint by any duly constituted legal authority, or charged with fraud, immorality, or other dishonorable conduct other than in a criminal proceeding?

5. To the best of your knowledge have you ever been the subject of an investigation or are you currently under investigation?

6. As a student you also have a continuing obligation to notify the admissions team and/or Dean of Students if your answers to the questions below change to "yes" up until the bar examination at the end of your 3L year. If you are unsure whether a disclosure must be made during your schooling, please reach out to the Dean of Students for clarification.

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.

Requirements

To be eligible for admission, an applicant must hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to registration. All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the GRE. The College of Law also requires each student to register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) through www.LSAC.org. Applicants should take their entrance exam as early as possible to better than chances of admission and scholarship consideration.

In order to apply for First-Year Fall admission at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, you must:

• Complete a bachelor's degree before the first day of fall classes
• Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or GRE prior to admission review
• Register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) through LSAC.org
• Electronically submit a complete application, which includes:
  1. Application form through LSAC.org
  2. A $50 nonrefundable application and processing fee
  3. Personal statement (upload at LSAC, no more than three double-spaced pages)
  4. Résumé (upload through LSAC)
  5. Furnish LSAC with:
  • All Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation (suggested)

The University of Oklahoma Admissions Office requires the name and address of your high school information. Your transcript is only required if you obtained college credits and/or apply for Federal Financial Aid.

Application questions? Please contact our Director of Admissions, Maddie Farris at maddiefarris@ou.edu or (405) 325-8521.

Programs Application Timeline

First-Year Fall Begins August TBA, 2026 March 15, 2026 Priority deadline

Credential Assembly Service

The University of Oklahoma College of Law utilizes the services of LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS) as a clearinghouse to provide a report and summary of each applicant's undergraduate, graduate and professional school transcripts, Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores, and letters of recommendation. Accordingly, each applicant must register with CAS. Registration materials for CAS are included in your registration for the LSAT. More information is available by contacting the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) at LSACinfo@LSAC.org or by calling (215) 968-1001.

Letters of Recommendation

The University of Oklahoma College of Law suggests two letters of recommendation be submitted directly to LSAC by the recommender to the address indicated on the form you provide them from your LSAC account. Each letter should be prepared by someone other than a relative, who can attest to your character, motivation, and capability based on personal knowledge of your life. Professional references from members of the legal community and from persons affiliated with an academic institution who are familiar with your qualifications and achievements are particularly encouraged. Each letter should include specific information related to your pursuit of a legal career, and should contain contact information (name, address, phone number) of the author.

Application and Decision Timeline

To be considered for admission, applicants are to submit all the necessary application requirements to the College of Law for the year in which admission is sought. Applications received before March 15th obtain priority processing. The College of Law utilizes a rolling admissions process, so applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed until all required materials are submitted. Students may submit their application without an LSAT or GRE score on file and they will subsequently be reviewed once a score is received.

Merit-Based Scholarships and Financial Aid

All applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships at the time of admission. Not all admitted students will receive scholarship offers. Those who do will receive scholarship offer letters by mail. Please refer to this website for frequently asked questions about aid, billing, and payment issues. Also, see the "Important Announcements" on forms and deadlines. Please submit your FAFSA as early as possible.

Residency

There is a difference in cost of tuition depending on residency status. If you do qualify for a scholarship it will be based on your self-reported residency status. If a misrepresentation is made your scholarship will be adjusted accordingly. Attending undergrad in the state of Oklahoma does not necessarily translate to being an Oklahoma resident. Please refer to the following link for information on residency guidelines: Residency Policy

International Student Admission Requirements

Applicants selected by the Admissions Committee will not be admitted until all international documents have been submitted and approved. Those selected will be required to submit a copy of the passport biographical page, financial support documentation, and TOEFL or IELTS score to the University's Admissions Office.

Information about the Financial Support Documentation can be found at : Financial Documents

English Proficiency Requirements: English Requirements

Send an official TOEFL score report directly from the Educational Testing Service or official IELTS score report, or you may satisfy the English proficiency requirements in one of the other ways listed in the link above. Once selected applicants have completed all international document requirements, they will be notified of their official admitted status.

If you are currently attending a university in the United States, please contact International Student Services at iss@ou.edu for information about transferring your SEVIS record (I-20) to the University of Oklahoma.

International Admissions: Link

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