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Procedures

Admission decisions are based on the evaluation of each applicant's potential for success in law school and in the legal profession and the extent to which the applicant's background offers a unique contribution to a diverse educational environment at Florida State Law. To this end, the Admissions Committee has authority over all matters pertaining to admissions.

Admission to Florida State Law is a competitive process and applications with the strongest records are given priority. A majority of admissions decisions are made primarily on the basis of combining LSAT scores with undergraduate grades. In addition, the personal statement, resume, recommendation letters and strength of undergraduate program are reviewed for all applicants.

The committee seeks a talented and diverse student body and also takes into consideration factors such as applicant's graduate study, significant activities of leadership, unique work or service experience, life experiences, history of overcoming economic or other social hardships, and similar distinguishing factors.

 

Requirements

All applicants must register with the Law School Admission Council's Credential Assembly Service (CAS).  The application for admission must include the following:

  1. Online Application or PDF Application, Certification Letter and Fee
  2. CAS/LSDAS Report with LSAT Score(s)
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Two Letters of Recommendation
  5. Resume

 

Deadlines

Application Form, Certification Letter and Application Fee: Due April 1, 2010

All remaining application documents (CAS Report, LSAT Score, Personal Statement, Resume, Letters of Recommendation): Due April 15, 2010

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For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at Florida State Law, 425 W. Jefferson Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1601, 850.644.3787, or via e-mail at admissions@law.fsu.edu.