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Application I Resume I Personal Statement I Letters of Recommendation I CAS/LSAT I Check Application Status I Application FAQ
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Application
To fill out an online application please go to www.lsac.org. The Law School Admission Council’s (LSAC) online application service is provided without additional charge when you register for LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Use the links below to go directly to our online applications on the LSAC website. We prefer all applicants to apply using online services.
Advanced Standing Application (for international students that already have a law degree)
If you have any questions about the online application form or are in need of assistance while filling out your application, please contact the Office of Admissions at 303.871.6135 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Resume
All applicants must submit a resume that lists employment experience, educational background and extracurricular and community activities. It should also include any honors and awards you have received. Please include dates for all items on your resume.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement should be double spaced and generally not exceed two pages. Keeping in mind the fact that your LSAT score and undergraduate GPA are only a part of what the Admissions Committee will consider, you should take this opportunity to explain to the committee why you should be selected for admission to the Sturm College of Law. Topics that the committee may consider helpful in evaluating your qualifications may include:
- Significant personal experiences beyond what may be reflected in your transcripts and on your resume.
- Characteristics and experiences that you will bring the Sturm College of Law and the legal profession that distinguish you from other applicants.
- Long-range career plans and goals that you intend to pursue with your law degree.
- The intellectual contribution you will make to the classroom.
Letters of Recommendation
We require the submission of two letters of recommendation through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). We prefer that these letters be from college professors who can attest to your ability to enter a competitive professional program. If you have been out of school for some time, letters from a work situation can be helpful. (Please note that if you do not have two letters of recommendation with CAS we will not receive your CAS report to complete your application.)
CAS/LSAT
Applicants must register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and submit all transcripts directly to CAS. Applicants must also take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) to be considered for admission. The LSAT is offered in February, June, October, and December.
Check Application Status
To check the status of your application click here and use the system generated username and password sent by email from the Office of Admissions. We will update this website as your application moves through our review process. If you have any questions about checking your status online, please contact us at admissions@law.du.edu or 303.871.6135. Check out our Current Status Glossary for any questions about what your current status means.