Application Process

How to Apply

The challenge of three years of full-time continuous legal study requires that students have strong academic credentials and the ability to transfer their classroom learning into practical legal skills. While no specific field of undergraduate study is required, the mastery of oral and written communication skills, a capacity for independent research and the ability to analyze problems and to exercise critical judgment are essential to successful legal study.

To be eligible for admission, a candidate must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university by the time of law school matriculation in August.

In making a determination with respect to each application, we consider academic criteria, including undergraduate grades and LSAT score, as well as other accomplishments, work experience, significant community involvement, the personal statement, recommendations from individuals who know the candidate well, and any other relevant information. Because of the structure of our Cooperative Legal Education Program, entrance to the first year is available only in the fall.

Disclosures

• In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every US 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.
• For detailed information on professional licensure disclosures, please visit our Professional Licensure Disclosure Page. For questions regarding professional licensure, please contact Associate Teaching Professor and Assistant Dean of the Bar Success Program Antoinette Coakley at a.coakley@northeastern.edu.

Free Resources for Aspiring Law Students

LSAC Checklist for Applying to Law School (PDF, 94 KB)

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