• Applicants should submit a typed essay, preferably between 500 and 1,000 words, to support the application for admission to Regent University School of Law.
• Here are some helpful tips in regards to the personal statement:
  • Be transparent about the events that led you in the direction to practice law.
  • Do not be afraid to talk about yourself.
  • Look at the mission of the law school and incorporate/apply those ideas within your personal statement (if they are truly applicable to you).
  • Monitor grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word count.
  • Talk about the future hopes you have at Regent Law and beyond in the legal profession.

You may attach a diversity statement here.

If applicable, please ensure that your explanation includes a comprehensive description of all proceedings, including dates. Failure to provide adequate information may result in delays with reviewing your application and conveying an admission decision.

If applicable, please ensure that your explanation includes a comprehensive description, including dates. Failure to provide adequate information may result in delays with reviewing your application and conveying an admission decision.

You may attach additional addendums here.

If applicable, please ensure that your explanation includes a comprehensive description, including dates, of all academic, disciplinary charges, or financial claims from any institution pending against you. Failure to provide adequate information may result in delays with reviewing your application and conveying an admission decision. Note that official transcripts withheld due to a financial hold from an academic institution will prevent the application from moving forward.

If applicable, please ensure that your explanation includes the school name, date, and a comprehensive description of the academic or disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, or other disciplinary action. Failure to provide adequate information may result in delays with reviewing your application and conveying an admission decision.

You may attach a current resume or curriculum vita.

1. 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.

After a law student applies to take a bar examination, the respective bar examiners require the School of Law to provide an evaluation of the student's character and fitness to practice law. Therefore, the School of Law performs an essential function in assessing a student's character and fitness to practice law when it considers an applicant for admission and poses the questions below.

If you answer any of the following questions affirmatively, you must provide a complete explanation, including essential information (e.g., a thorough description, the date, the jurisdiction, the original charge, and the disposition).

Central to determining one's character and fitness to practice law is the act of voluntary disclosure. If the school learns that your answer to any of these questions is not accurate, your acceptance may be revoked, and the details surrounding your misrepresentation may be reported to LSAC. If you are already enrolled, you may be subject to disciplinary action, including dismissal. You are under a continuing duty to notify the School of Law of any changes in your answers to these questions.

2. Have you ever been on academic or disciplinary warning, probation, suspension, or otherwise disciplined or sanctioned in any way by any postsecondary educational institution (i.e., after high school)?

3. Are there any academic or disciplinary charges, or financial claims from any academic institution pending against you?

4. Have you been charged, arrested, convicted, fined, jailed, placed on probation, or ordered to do community service, for the violation of any law, including traffic or toll violations, but excluding parking violations? (Note: You should answer this question affirmatively if you have been charged and/or sanctioned in any way for the violation of any law. This question includes, but is not limited to, traffic camera violations, juvenile offenses, deferred findings, charges that were ultimately dropped by the prosecuting entity (nolle prosequi) or dismissed by the court, violations of protective/restraining orders, and violations of terms of probation. The only charges that need not to be disclosed are parking tickets and charges that have been formally expunged in accordance with the process provided in applicable state law. If a charge has been expunged, you must have an order of expungement from the court in your possession.)

5. Have you ever been the subject of a military demotion, military discipline, military non-judicial punishment, military court martial hearing, dishonorable discharge from the military, or administrative separation from military service with other than an honorable discharge?

6. Have you ever been discharged or asked to resign from employment or volunteer service as a result of an accusation that involved dishonesty, theft, discrimination, harassment, or a threatening and/or physical altercation, regardless of whether your employer or supervisor documented such accusation in writing?

7. Have you ever been a named party (as a plaintiff/complainant or defendant/respondent) to any civil lawsuit, other court proceeding, written complaint, or government administrative action or proceeding? (Note: This question includes, but is not limited to, proceedings involving divorce/child custody/adoption, bankruptcy, debt collection, landlord/tenant disputes, protective/restraining orders, workers compensation, unemployment/disability/social security/other government benefits, civil rights, or employment discrimination/harassment/retaliation.)

Application Instructions to

Regent University School of Law

Regent Values

Regent University School of Law maintains a distinctive Christian purpose. All applicants must have a full understanding of the school's commitment to integrating professional preparation with Christian principles. Applicants should read the Philosophy of Education (see section 22), Honor Code, and Standards of Personal Conduct carefully before signing the Community Life Statement within the application.

Race and Ethnicity Information

Regent University School of Law collects race and ethnicity information for statistical purposes only. Race and ethnicity are not considered in admissions or financial aid decisions.

Deadlines

Applications for the Juris Doctor law degree are accepted between September 1 and July 31. Applications for the Early Commitment Program must be received by February 15. Regent Law?s Early Commitment Program (ECP) is a binding decision program with exclusive benefits for those who commit to enroll at Regent Law by March 1, if admitted. Priority consideration for admission is given to applications received by March 1; classes begin in August. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis, typically within two to three weeks of the date the applicant's file becomes complete. Files are not considered complete until all required documents have been received.

Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants for admission should possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university before enrollment at Regent Law. Applicants for admission must register for and take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and subscribe to the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). The LSAT is offered several times throughout the year. Visit the LSAC website to view future LSAT dates. Regent offers LSAT prep workshops for those interested in optimizing their LSAT score.

Applying for Admission as a First-Year Student

Applicants should carefully read and respond to all sections of the admission application. In admission of students, Regent University School of Law provides a preference for persons adhering to its religious purpose.

Applicants must subscribe to the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). This service allows Regent University to obtain the applicant's LSAT score(s), a standardized report that summarizes the applicant's transcript(s), and certified copies of the applicant's letters of recommendation. Regent University's CAS code is 5822. Transcripts from all academic work undertaken must be submitted to LSAC, including post graduate work.

In addition to the application for admission and CAS report, Regent Law requires all applicants to submit the following supplemental items:

1. $65, Nonrefundable Application Fee

• Regent University School of Law accepts application fees processed through LSAC, as well as payments made directly to Regent via check or credit card. Regent University School of Law will honor fee waivers granted by LSAC by waiving our $65 application fee.

2. Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

• Applicants must submit at least one Academic Recommendation, even if the degree was earned online, although applicants are encouraged to submit more than one Academic Recommendation. Applicants who have been out of school for five or more years may substitute a General Recommendation.
• In addition to the Academic Recommendation(s), Regent strongly encourages applicants to submit a Spiritual Recommendation from a pastor, spiritual leader, or someone who can comment on the role of faith in the applicant?s life.
• Applicants may also submit a General recommendation, which should be from an employer, if possible.
• Applicants should not submit more than four letters of recommendation.
• Recommendations should be sent to LSAC using the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) Service. Details about LSAC's LOR Service can be found here.

3. Personal Statement

• Applicants should submit a typed essay, preferably between 500 and 1,000 words, to support the application for admission to Regent University School of Law.
• Here are some helpful tips in regards to the personal statement:
  • Be transparent about the events that led you in the direction to practice law.
  • Do not be afraid to talk about yourself.
  • Look at the mission of the law school and incorporate/apply those ideas within your personal statement (if they are truly applicable to you).
  • Monitor grammar, punctuation, spelling, and word count.
  • Talk about the future hopes you have at Regent Law and beyond in the legal profession.

4. Official Transcripts

• Official transcripts from all post-secondary education must be submitted to LSAC. Any applicant offered admission before completing his or her undergraduate degree must submit an official, degree-posted transcript to LSAC and directly to Regent Law at apply@regent.edu (or Transcripts / 1000 Regent University Dr. / Virginia Beach, VA 23464) before August 15th. Failure to do so likely will result in the student not being able to register for classes.

*Applicants may also submit a current resume as part of the application, but a resume is not required.

Additional Application Requirements for International Applicants

Regent University School of Law welcomes applications from citizens of other countries. International applicants must meet specific admission requirements in addition to those required of US citizens. Forms, deadline information, and other instruction may be found here. Deadlines are firm. Questions may be addressed to lawschool@regent.edu. Applicants who have been granted permanent residency in the US must submit a copy of the permanent residency card with the application documents.

Credential Evaluations

All post-secondary transcripts that are not from an American institution must be authenticated and evaluated. A course-by-course evaluation is required, and the transcript must be converted to the American Grade Point Average system. Transcripts in a language other than English must also include an official English translation. The evaluation may be conducted by LSAC (using AACRO) or by an approved credential evaluation agency. A list of recommended evaluation agencies is available online. The translation and evaluation fees must be paid by the applicant directly to the agency performing the service.

Accepting an Offer of Admission

All applicants offered admission (including transfer and visiting students) should submit the $500 Seat Deposit and Enrollment Agreement due by April 1 or as defined by the Dean in your offer of admission if offered admission after April 1. The Enrollment Agreement serves as the binding contract between you and Regent Law indicating your binding commitment to enroll at Regent Law School. The deposit is nonrefundable and will be applied toward tuition and fees. Deposits may be paid by credit card (preferred) or by submitting a check or money order to the School of Law Admissions Office. Applicants may be contacted for a firm commitment and non responsive admitted students will be dropped from the class roster.

Other Applicant Categories

Applying for Admission as a Joint-Degree Candidate

Joint-degree applicants should consult with the admissions office of the other desired graduate program regarding additional application requirements. Applicants must apply to both programs. Students granted deferment in the law school to begin their studies in the other program to which they have been accepted must achieve a spring cumulative GPA of 3.0 in order to matriculate into the law school.

Applying for Admission as a Transfer Student

Applicants who have attended another ABA-accredited law school must be in good academic standing in order to be awarded credit as a student with advanced standing. Typically, a transfer applicant should have a minimum spring cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale from the current law school. A maximum of 32 semester credit hours may be accepted for transfer, subject to a determination of course similarity.

Required application materials for transfer applicants are:

1. Application for admission.
2. $65 nonrefundable application fee.
3. Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report, to include official law school, graduate, and undergraduate transcripts as applicable. Law school transcripts must include fall and spring grades.
4. Letter of good academic standing from the current law school.
5. At least one Academic letter of recommendation from a law faculty member (required); in addition, applicants are encouraged to submit one spiritual recommendation (preferred) or general/employer recommendation (accepted).
6. Personal Statement.

Applying for Admission as a Visiting Student

An individual who wishes to apply to the School of Law as a visiting student may do so with the permission of his or her current law school. Visiting students typically have completed the first two years of law classes at another accredited law school. Visiting students may enroll in any course in the School of Law, although priority registration is granted to students earning degrees from Regent University. Visiting students may apply to start in the fall or spring. Applications for a fall start date should be completed no later than June 15. Applications for a spring start date should be completed no later than November 15.

Required application materials for visiting student applicants are:

1. Application for admission.

2. $65 nonrefundable application fee.

3. Personal Statement.

4. An explanation outlining why he or she desires to become a visiting student.

5. A letter of good academic standing from the current law school authorizing the student to enroll at Regent as a visiting student.

6. Undergraduate, graduate (Non-law), and law school transcripts as applicable. Law school transcripts must include fall and spring grades for each year attended.

• Undergraduate and Non-Law Graduate Transcripts. An updated Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report, to include the official undergraduate transcript on file at LSAC must show conferral of your degree. Official transcripts for any graduate work (non-law) should also be on file at LSAC. If a graduate degree was granted, the transcript must show conferral of your degree.
• A person?s LSAC account is active for 5 years. If yours is still active, we will receive your CAS report from LSAC. If your account is no longer active, you will need to request a copy of your CAS report from your current law school and send to regent at apply@regent.edu.
• Law School Transcript. An official law school transcript must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions from your current law school. Law school transcripts must include fall and spring grades for each year attended.

7. At least one Academic Letter of Recommendation from a law faculty member (required); in addition, applicants are encouraged to submit one spiritual recommendation (preferred) or general/employer recommendation (accepted).