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Fall 2019 applications open on September 1, 2018 and will remain open until July 15, 2019.

Residential Program Applications:

Fall 2019

Fall 2019 - Early Decision (application is now closed)

Unsure if you should apply as an early decision applicant? Review the early decision frequently asked questions[PDF] to learn if early decision is right for you.

JD Interactive Application

Fall 2019

1. You will be taken to the LSAC web site to complete your online application and submit all necessary supporting materials.
2. If you have an account with LSAC, use your User ID and Password to log into the system.
3. If you do not yet have an LSAC account, you will need to register for one.
4. Check your application status online. Application statuses will be updated daily, Monday-Friday.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed for admission and merit scholarship on a "rolling admissions" basis based on when they are considered complete.  If you plan to take a future LSAT, your application will not be reviewed until your new score has been received. To allow for June LSAT scores of the year of enrollment (ex. the June LSAT administration just prior to August orientation) our deadline is July 15th.  It is to your advantage to apply sooner rather than later and admission offers will begin being made in December.

 

See Complete Admissions Timeline[PDF]

To Apply for Financial Aid:

Complete the financial aid application steps as instructed by the Financial Aid Office.

See Complete Financial Aid Timeline[PDF]

Joint Degree Applicants:

The admissions process for master's programs is separate and must be done through the Syracuse University Graduate School. Joint degree students can apply to a master's program at the same time as applying to the College of Law, or during the first year of law school. Joint degree students must begin at the College of Law and will consider the College of Law their home school. Once accepted to the master's program, students begin graduate coursework in their second year. Here is more information related to joint degrees.

Review the Graduate Admissions Application website for details on graduate programs and steps to apply.

1. Obtain a score on the LSAT*
We recommend that you take the LSAT no later than March of the year prior to the year you wish to enroll (Only admit every fall term). Scores from the June test will be considered, but may delay the admission decision. LSAT scores cannot be more than five years old (test date 2014 or later).

*Beginning with the class entering in Fall 2019, applicants to Syracuse University College of Law who have taken the GRE may be eligible for an LSAT waiver. The LSAT waiver is conditional upon faculty admissions committee approval and will be considered in limited circumstances where the LSAT is not available or practicable, financial hardship exists, the GRE was taken in the process of applying for another graduate degree program, or for other good cause shown. GRE scores can be no more than five (5) years old from the date of application to the College of Law. Prior to applying, applicants pursuing an LSAT waiver should email admissions@law.syr.edu or call 315-443-1962.

2. Register with the Law School Admission Council's Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

3. Obtain transcripts of all previous college or university study and submit through Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

4. Obtain 2 letters of recommendation and submit through the CAS (Credential Assembly Service).

Statements from persons familiar with your qualifications for the study of law, especially professors under whom you have studied, often prove helpful.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR: 

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. Admissions decisions will not be affected by participation in or disciplinary action associated with peaceful, meaningful protest. We still ask applicants to disclose any action to comply with rules set forth by most state's board of bar examiners.

Consult the State Bar Examiner's Office of the states in which you intend to practice law, regarding character and fitness for admission to the bar.

Note: Financial Aid priority deadline of February 15

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