Please attach a personal statement as to why you want to attend law school in general, and the Southern University Law Center in particular.

This section is optional.

Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action for scholastic or othe reasons at any institution of higher education? If you answer "yes" to this question please attach a separate sheet with explanation of the reasons for and the circumstances surrounding the action, including relevant dates.

This section is optional.

Have you ever had a complaint or action (including , but not limited to, allegations of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or forgery) initiated against you in any administrative forum? If you answered "yes" to this question, then please attach a separate sheet with explanation of the reasons for and the circumstances surrounding the action, including relevant dates.

This section is optional.

If you have been a legal resident of Louisiana for less than 12 months, provide any information that you feel will support your request for Louisiana resident tuition status. Attach the information to this application when returning or if applying electronically, send with your Certification Letter.

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Have you ever been cited, arrested, charged, or convicted for any violation of any law or been accused in a court martial proceeding? If you answered Yes to this question, then please attach a separate sheet with explanation of the reasons for and the circumstances surrounding the action, including relevant dates.

This section is optional.

Are there any criminal charges pending against you? If you answered "yes" to this question, please attach a seperate sheet with explanation of the reasons for and the circumstances surrounding the action, including relevant dates.

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Have you ever been discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces other than by honorable discharge? If you answered "yes" to this question, please attach a seperate sheet with explanation of the reasons for and the circumstances surrounding the action, including relevant dates.

You must submit a current resume with your application. Please include your significant work experience, educational history, college and community activities, and honors and awards you have received.

1. American Bar Association 504(a) Notice
   Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, failure to fully disclose information requested below may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the Law Center, 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 your law school application as part of your application for admission to the bar. Accordingly, we strongly urge, if you are unsure as to whether to make a disclosure that you err on the side of disclosure. It is also your responsibility to update your application by notifying the Southern University Law Center Admissions Office if any disciplinary or criminal charges are filed or are expected to be filed between the date you submit this application and the date you enroll at Southern University Law Center. Further, you should familiarize yourself with the character and fitness requirements in the state(s) in which you intend to practice law.

   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.

2. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action for scholastic or other reasons at any institution of higher education? (Only indicate "Yes" if administrative disciplinary procedures were initiated as related to your offense.)

3. A university, in Louisiana, may inquire on an initial application form about a prospective student's criminal conviction history relative to any conviction for the following crimes enumerated in Louisiana Revised Statutes:  14:40.2 (stalking), 40.3 (cyberstalking), 41 (rape), 42 (aggravated rape), 42.1 (forcible rape), 43 (simple rape), 43.1 (sexual battery), and 43.2 (second degree sexual battery) or an offense under the laws of another state or under any military, territorial, foreign, tribal, or federal law that is equivalent to any of these offenses.  If a university elects to deny admission based on any such conviction, it shall notify the person, who may appeal the decision to the entity that considers the university's disciplinary matters.

4. Have you ever been convicted of any of the offenses as stated above?

   If yes, please attach a separate sheet with an explanation and certified copies of court documentation.

   NOTE: Your responses to question 4 must include matters that have been dismissed, expunged, subject to a diversion or deferred prosecution program, or otherwise set aside.

5. Have you ever been discharged or dismissed from the Armed Forces other than by honorable discharge?
   If yes, please attach a separate sheet with an explanation.

6. Are there any criminal charges for the crimes listed in question 4 pending against you?
   If yes, please attach a separate sheet with an explanation.

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Please note that it is your responsibility to notify the Admissions Office of changes of address and changes of circumstances, for example, in response to the questions about disciplinary or criminal charges or the expected date of graduation.

2. Omissions and inaccuracies in completing the application may be grounds for a misconduct and irregularities investigation.

3. If you apply for bar admission, the enclosed information may be made available to bar examiners.

   NOTE: FAILURE TO FURNISH A COMPLETE APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN PROCESSING DELAYS.

Law School Application Requirements

Prior to being accepted for admission, all credentials must be submitted along with the completed application by the deadline date of May 1st.

A nonrefundable application fee for online submissions is $75.00.

Day and Evening Division Students

The deadline for all JD programs is May 1st.

Students applying to the Law Center for the first time must submit:

1. Formal application.
2. An official transcript showing the degree from a college or university.
3. Résumé.
4. Two letters of recommendation. (Submitted directly through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service only.)
5. Personal Statement explaining why you wish to attend law school in general and the Southern University Law Center in particular. If applying electronically via LSAC, use an electronic attachment.
6. Credential Assembly Service Law School Report. All applicants are required to register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
7. A nonrefundable application fee of $75 is required. Your application will be processed only upon receipt of the appropriate fee.

Transfer Students

Students applying for admission to the Law Center as transfers must submit:

1. All of the above documentation.
2. Letter from the dean of an ABA-approved law school previously attended, certifying academic good standing and completion of the required first-year curriculum.
3. Official transcript from law school previously attended.
4. Letter of recommendation from a law professor.

NOTE: Only credits earned at ABA-approved law schools may be used to determine advanced standing.

We accept applications that have been prepared using the Law School Admission Council's electronic application. This product enables you to efficiently fill out applications for all ABA-approved law schools using your computer. You can print out your completed application and send it directly to Southern University Law Center at the address indicated, or you can electronically transmit your law school application to LSAC. LSAC will then send your application to Southern University Law Center. Applications submitted to LSAC for transmission to Southern University Law Center will be considered postmarked on the day they are electronically submitted. LSAC's Electronic Applications are available at LSAC.org.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The Southern University Law Center (SULC) is committed to ensuring equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, actual or perceived gender, age, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or parental, marital, domestic partner, civil union, military, or veteran status.

This section is optional.

Please attach a copy of your Selective Service registration card. No male applicants between the age of 18 and 25 will be enrolled or certified as eligible to receive State or Federal financial assistance without registering for the Selective Service. You can register online at www.sss.gov, at the Post Office, or by checking "Register Me" on question 22 of the Federal Student Financial Aid Form.)