J.D. Program

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
  

• Taken the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), administered by the Law School Admission Services
  

• Registered with the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS)

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.

Application

Initially you are not required to submit any additional documentation. However, in some instances you may be asked to submit the following:

• A current resume
  

• Two to four letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation included with your LSDAS Report will suffice for this purpose.
  

• Personal statement. There are requirements for the personal statement. If you are asked to submit a personal statement, the guidelines are included with the request.

We do not have an application fee. If an applicant is offered admission, he/she will receive a tentative admission notice and will be required to deposit a $75 pre-registration fee. This fee is not refundable but is applied to the regular registration fees for the semester when the student registers.

J.D. Application

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Interactive J.D. Application

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University of Arkansas Online Application for Admission

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 2.0 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 & LSDAS

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.

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.

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