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Admissions Process

The admissions process at St. John's University School of Law is a highly competitive one. That process seeks to identify and select a diverse group of talented students who will succeed not only at St. John's, but who will continue our tradition of excellence in the legal and business worlds. Accordingly, in reviewing applications, we focus primarily on the demonstrated qualities and proven skills we deem essential for academic success and intellectual stimulation at St. John's.

The School receives approximately 3,600 applications for the fall entering class, which includes about 550 applications for the evening program. The entering class usually consists of approximately 250 day students and 60 evening students.

Applicants should recognize that LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA's are important factors in the admission process. However, numbers alone might not completely reflect an applicant's ability to succeed in the study of the law, enhance the law school's educational environment, and deliver legal services in a professionally responsible manner after graduation.

Therefore, the Admissions Committee will also consider, among other factors, the nature and difficulty of the applicant's course of undergraduate studies; the applicant's entire undergraduate record, including ascending or descending trends in achievement; graduate work or degrees; significant extracurricular activities while an undergraduate or graduate student; community activities; work experience; personal obstacles that may have interfered with the realization of the applicant's full potential and personal achievements.

	Requirements for Admission
	Baccalaureate Degree/LSAT Applying for admission to St. John's University School of Law requires a baccalaureate degree granted by a fully accredited institution. Taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is also a requirement. Applicants for admission in the fall semester should take the LSAT no later than February, applicants for spring-semester admission, no later than October. The School of Law participates in the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS), which simplifies admissions procedures. Submitting a School of Law application requires registering for the LSAT and with the LSDAS. To register for the LSAT and LSDAS, please contact the Law School Admissions Council at: LSAC Box 2000 661 Penn Street Newtown, PA 18940-0098 (215) 968 - 1001 WWW.LSAC.org Graduates of Foreign Undergraduate Institutions If you are a graduate of a foreign undergraduate institution you must take the LSAT and register with Law services for LSAT only service. You must also submit your academic records to World Education Services (WES) for interpretation and summation. You must arrange for a course-by-course report to be sent directly from WES to St. John's University School of Law. For further information, contact: World Education Services P.O.Box 745 Old Chelsea Station New York, NY 10113-0745 (215) 966 - 6311 (800) 937 - 3895 info@wes.org www.wes.org The Elements of a Completed Application An application file is considered complete when the School of Law has received the following: 1) A completed St. John's University School of Law application; 2) $60 application fee; 3) A personal statement; 4) An LSDAS report and letters of recommendation. The Committee on Admissions will consider up to three letters of recommendation. Recommendations from college instructors familiar with the applicant's academic work are most helpful, but applicants who have been away from the classroom for several years might opt to submit recommendations from employers, supervisors, or business associates. The Admissions Committee prefers that letters of recommendation be sent as part of your Law Services report. However, they may also be included with your application in a sealed envelope, with the seal signed by the recommender. Alternatively, recommenders may send them directly to the Office of Admissions. Deferred Admission The School of Law offers deferred admission in only a small number of cases and only for good cause; therefore, most applicants accepted in one year will have to reapply for consideration in subsequent years.