Juris Doctor

The basic requirements to apply for admission are noted below:

• 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 submit the Application for Admission electronically to the School of Law. The application must be complete (with all questions answered) and supporting documentation if applicable. All required information should be attached before your application is transmitted.
• Applicants must register Credential Assembly Services (CAS). Official transcript(s) from each college or university attended, along with 2 letters of recommendation must be sent for inclusion in the CAS. Our LSAC School Code is #5830.
• All applicants 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.
• Each applicant is required to have 2 letters of recommendation included in the CAS 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. CAS reports will not be sent until this information is received.
• 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.

Barry Law follows a rolling admissions policy. Applications will be accepted starting October 1 with a priority deadline of May 1. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as all pertinent information is available for review.