Sign up for an account with the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). That's where you can find our application, information about the LSAT, and a guide
to the law school application process. First-year and transfer applicants are required
to use the LSAC's credential evaluation, the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
The law school application process has a formal structure. Please review the application requirements before submitting your application.
Applicants for all programs are required to apply through LSAC. The school of law
admits students on a rolling basis once the application cycle opens.
First-year applications are accepted for the fall term only.
Application Opens: September 15
Scholarship Deadline: March 1
Application Closes: July 15
Admissions Policy
The school of law receives applications from a diverse population of potential law
students each year. Admission is based upon the holistic review of all documents submitted
by the applicant. We consider undergraduate and graduate performance, LSAT/GRE scores,
work experience, and other factors when making an admissions decision. Applicants
may request that the Office of Admissions hold an application until desired documents
for future test scores are received.
Application Review Timeline
Once all application requirements have been received and processed, the application
will be reviewed by the Admissions Committee. The timeframe for review varies depending
on the time of year, but typically takes between 2-6 weeks. Some reviews may take
as little as a few days and some may take up to 8 weeks. You may check your application
status through the LSAC Applicant Online Status by using your LSAC account credentials to login. All communication about application
status updates and decisions are sent via email.
Applicants must submit transcripts from all undergraduate institutions attended to the credential assembly service. The school of law will review each transcript as part of the decision-making process. Individual courses, course grades, GPA trends, academic major, and other aspects of the transcripts are considered as part of the review.
Applicants must submit transcripts from any graduate institution attended to the credential assembly service. Graduate coursework will be reviewed as part of the admissions process.
Standardized test scores are one indicator of potential success in law school. The school of law places more emphasis on the highest LSAT or GRE score obtained by the applicant when multiple scores are available. However, all scores are reviewed when making a decision. Applicants with disparate scores should include an addendum with their application to explain the difference between the scores.
The GRE can be used as a substitute in lieu of the LSAT. However, the LSAT will be utilized for admission if you have taken both tests. Applicants may not submit GRE scores if they also have an LSAT score no older than five years on their record. GRE scores should be sent directly to us via ETS to school code 4700. Once those have been received, we will request your CAS report from LSAC with the LSAT waived, which typically takes a couple of days.
The personal statement is the applicant’s way of telling the committee something about himself/herself that may not be found in the other application materials. The personal statement should be in standard formatting and no more than two pages. Address at least two of the following prompts in your personal statement.
Submit a complete resume listing relevant work, volunteer, and educational experiences providing the school of law with information valuable to the review process.
All applicants with an affirmative answer to any of the character and fitness questions are required to submit an addendum with the application. Details are provided in the application. 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 that jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners website.
You may submit a statement describing life experiences that illustrate how you can make a meaningful contribution to the class. For example, you might explain how certain life experiences demonstrate your courage, determination, motivation, or ability to lead.
If you feel that your application, as a whole, is missing relevant information that is important for the admissions committee to consider, you may upload an addendum. Use the addenda to explain any of the following:
A determination of Maryland residency status for admission and tuition will be made by the Office of Law Admissions. All applicants are considered out-of-state residents initially and must complete the corresponding residency section of the application to determine whether they qualify for Maryland Residency or Regional Residency.
Contact the Office of Law Admissions if you have any questions.