The University of Arkansas School of Law admits one beginning class in August of each year. Applications should be completed as early as possible. A completed application consists of an Application for Admission and an LSDAS report. While applications are considered as long as there are openings, few applications sent after April 1 receive favorable action.
The admission process at the University of Arkansas is a continuous one. As test reports and scores are received, admission decisions are made. It is impossible, however, to give a final decision on some applicants until late spring.
An applicant whose admission has been approved will receive a Tentative Admission Notice. The applicant will be required to pay a $75 pre-registration fee. This non-refundable fee is applied to regular semester registration fees. Applications are available from:
Office of Admissions
Robert A. Leflar Law Center
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-3102
law.uark.edu
Deadline: April 1
Prerequisites
Except for students in the 3/3 programs, applicants must have completed all requirements for a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution prior to the date of enrolling in the School of Law.
All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), administered by the Law School Admission Services.
There is no predetermined satisfactory grade-point average (GPA) or law school admission test score. Admission of most students is based on the applicant's undergraduate GPA and LSAT test score; however, the School of Law seeks a diverse student body with a broad set of backgrounds, interests, life experiences, perspectives, qualifications, and career objectives. In selecting a small percentage of applicants, therefore, the admissions committee may consider a number of factors to determine how an applicant might contribute to such diversity within the School of Law.
While admissions personnel are happy to answer any questions that an applicant may have, the interview as a device for the applicant to "sell" herself or himself is not a part of the admissions process. The admissions committee works only with written materials in an applicant's file.
Transfer Students
A law student who has completed one year of legal studies with satisfactory scholarship in a law school accredited by the American Bar Association is eligible to be considered for transfer to the University of Arkansas School of Law. The amount of transfer credit to be granted will depend on the quality of performance and the relation of completed courses to this school's program. A maximum of 30 credits may be accepted for transfer credit. Credit or units only (not grades) are transferable. Credits will not be accepted for any course or other work in which a grade below 2.00 or equivalent is given at another law school. Failure to disclose attendance at another college or law school or expulsion or suspension is sufficient grounds to require withdrawal from the School of Law.
LSAT
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is given four times per year in Fayetteville and at other locations throughout Arkansas and in other states. Registration may be arranged online at www.lsac.org. Applicants for admission are urged to take the test at least nine months prior to expected entrance in the School of Law.
LSDAS
The University of Arkansas participates in the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS). The LSAT/LSDAS registration packet may be obtained by contacting the Law School Admission Council at www.lsac.org. The packet includes instructions for providing transcripts of scholastic work for analysis by the LSDAS. The applicant should make sure that the LSAT score and LSDAS reports are sent to this school.
