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General Information

Test- The College of Law admits first-year law students, beginning with the first semester of law school in the fall semester. The Law School will accept applications beginning on or around September 1st of each year. The deadline to accept applications will be April 30th. Students will be admitted on a rolling basis.  The College of Law also admits transfer and visiting students.

The College of Law seeks students with the desire and ability to become excellent legal professionals. The College of Law also seeks to enroll a diverse student body with a variety of perspectives, experiences, and viewpoints that will enhance the education of all its students.

Requirements and Application Process

All applicants are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). A four-year degree from a regionally, accredited undergraduate school is required of every applicant prior to matriculation at the College of Law. The application deadline is April 30th, but applicants are strongly encouraged to submit all required documents by January 15th. Admission offers are made on a rolling basis.

The Admissions Committee acts only on complete applications containing all required components. Applicants typically receive a decision within 6 to 8 weeks from the date the application is complete.

Completed applications must contain the following:

  • Completed and signed online application. (Note: There is no application fee.)

  • Personal statement. The personal statement should provide the Admissions Committee with insight into the applicant’s abilities, motivation, and experiences, and why he or she wishes to obtain a law degree at the UNT Dallas College of Law. The personal statement should be double-spaced, no more than three pages, with a font size no smaller than 12 point.

    • Resume. The resume should provide detail about any significant vocational, extracurricular, or community activities; graduate work or degree; honors and awards; any service in the Armed Forces; job descriptions and major areas of responsibility, along with location (city and state) and dates of employment; publications; and other information that the applicant believes the Admissions Committee should consider in evaluating the applicant. The resume should not exceed three typewritten pages and 12 point font size.

  • Addendums. Any addendums necessary in response to answers on the application.

  • CAS Report. A complete CAS report includes:

    • LSAT score. All applicants are required to take the Law School Admissions Test and submit a reportable score that is not more than three years old, based on the entry date of admission to the UNT Dallas College of Law. The highest LSAT is considered for admission.

    • Transcripts. A copy of transcripts from all post-secondary  institutions (including graduate credits, professional credits, transferred credits, and internationally earned credits).

    • Letters of Recommendation. A minimum of two letters of recommendation (in addition to the evaluations noted above).  No more than 3 letters will be accepted. Letters must be submitted using the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service.

 

Review of Applicants

Offers to applicants in the admission pool will be made with the goal in mind of enrolling a class that is both academically qualified and broadly diverse. Through its holistic review, the Admissions Committee will assess an applicant’s demonstrated ability to complete our legal program. The personal statement, resume, addendums, letters of recommendation, LSAT score, and UGPA provide the Admissions Committee with information to make such an informed assessment. The College of Law values inclusion and is committed to enrolling a diverse student body.