In order to apply for admission as a first year student to the JD program, you must have completed at least 90 semester units from an accredited undergraduate institution and expect to graduate and receive a bachelor's degree before the start of Orientation (typically in August). Final transcripts confirming conferral of all undergraduate degrees and advanced degrees must be submitted prior to the beginning of classes in the fall. A personal statement is required and assists the Admissions Committee in selecting a highly-qualified and diverse entering class. Only one letter of recommendation is required but we will accept an additional letter for a total of two per application. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a resume, The minimum TOEFL score for admission into most graduate programs is 100 internet-based (IELTS Overall Band Score of 7) Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) required for admission is 3.0.
Applicants must have a U.S. bachelor's degree or the international equivalent.