Western State > Requirements

Application requirements

Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

Application fee

$0.00

Recommendations

2 to 3

Updated for 2025-2026 application cycle

If you answer YES to any of the following questions, you MUST provide a detailed explanation and include supporting documents as necessary. You should also consult the rules and regulations of the Committee of Bar Examiners of the state in which you intend to practice law to determine whether or not these incidents might affect your eligibility for admission to the bar. Failure to provide truthful and complete answers, or failure to notify the Admissions Office of any changes in your answers, may result in revocation of admission or disciplinary action by the law school or denial of permission to practice law in the state in which you seek admission. If you are unsure as to whether to disclose an incident or not, please contact the Admissions Office.

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.

Are there any criminal charges pending or expected to be brought against you?
Have you ever been, as an adult or juvenile, cited, arrested, taken into custody, charged with, indicted, convicted, tried for, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to a crime (other than a minor traffic violation), including sealed and/or expunged convictions?
Have you ever been placed on academic probation from any college or university for academic reasons?
Have you ever been academically or otherwise disqualified or suspended from any college or university for academic reasons?
Have you ever been subjected to disciplinary action for scholastic or other reasons from any college or university attended?
Have you ever been found in violation of an honor code or been disciplined for misconduct by any college or university you have attended or by any organizations or employers?

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