Juris Doctor Applicants
An applicant who meets all the admission requirements described below may be admitted as a regular student:
- An applicant must have earned a bachelor's degree earned at an institution accredited by an agency approved by the Department of Education.
- The applicant must complete and submit the Application for Admission form to the School of Law. The applicant must meet all requirements noted on the form.
- Applicants must register with the Law School Data Assembly Services (LSDAS). The registration also requires that an official transcript from each college or university attended be sent to the Law School Admission Service. Our LSAC Code is #5830.
- The applicant must take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). No LSAT score obtained by the applicant more than (5) years before applying will be accepted unless approved by the Dean of the School of Law.
- Application for admission to the School of Law must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of $50.00. Fee waivers are available upon request and with proof of financial hardship. Barry Law honors the LSAT fee waiver upon proof and also provides for a Barry University Alumni fee waiver.
- Each applicant is required to have 2 letters of recommendation included in the LSDAS report. One of the letters should be written by a Faculty advisor, instructor, employer, commanding officer, or other person who can recommend the applicant on the basis of aptitude for the study of law. The other letter should be a character reference from one who has personal knowledge of the applicant's personal integrity and character.
- Each applicant will be required to submit a personal statement. This statement should address one or more of the following topics:
- Factors in your life that have led to your interest in the law;
- Adversity you have overcome to accomplish your goals;
- Your career life goals once you have a law degree.
Applicants have the responsibility to ascertain that all materials have been received by the School of Law.
The priority deadline for applications is April 1. Applications received after that date will be reviewed on a space-available basis.
Applications
Admissions Testing
The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is administered four times a year by Law Services in cooperation with leading law schools throughout the country. Information concerning registration for the Law School Admission Test can be obtained from:
Law School Admission Council
P.O. Box 2000, 661 Penn Street
Newtown, PA 18940-0998
215-968-1001
www.lsac.org
Admissions Policies / Decisions
The Admissions Committee acts on all admissions requests following receipt of a completed application and a non-refundable application fee of $50.00.
The LSAT is designed to measure some of the mental and academic abilities that are needed for successful law study. Within limits, it provides a reasonable assessment of these factors. Similarly, undergraduate grades are a significant indicator of potential success in law school. In addition to being one measure of academic ability, a strong scholastic record may indicate the level of a student's perseverance, motivation, and maturity.
Applicants will be accepted for admission to the School of Law if they are of good character and have LSAT scores and GPAs which indicate a likelihood for academic success. This statement applies to those applicants who apply in a timely manner before the class has been filled.
Applicants are notified in writing of all decisions pertinent to their applications taken by the Admissions Committee. The Committee meets frequently, so decisions are made promptly after receipt of all required admissions documents. Following written notification of acceptance as a student, each degree candidate should send in the required seat deposit, and all official undergraduate transcripts.
Student Employment
Although some students find it necessary to work to finance their legal education, the ABA requires that a full time student work no more than 20 hours per week. Outside work during the first year of law school is strongly discouraged by the Faculty in view of the unique educational experience of the first year and time constraints imposed by it.
Deferred Admission
An offer of admission is valid only for the specific class for which it is granted. An applicant accepted for the current admission year who finds it necessary to delay admission may do so by:
- Requesting consideration for the later term in writing.
- Completing an application for the new term.
Requests for reconsideration are for up to one (1) year and are not guaranteed until acted upon by the Admissions Committee.
Applicants who decide not to enter the School of Law after having been accepted are asked to notify the Admissions Office promptly.
Barry University School of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association (Section of Legal Education & Admissions to the Bar, ABA, 321 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL 60654 (312) 988-6738) and Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools (SACS, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033 (404) 679-4500). |
