ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES

To be considered for admission to American College of Law, each prospective applicant must complete the following steps. If you are a special student applicant or a transfer student applicant it is also necessary for you to contact the academics department for any additional information that you may need to complete your application.

Submit the application for admission that has been provided for you from the admissions office at American College of Law. The application must be accompanied with a check or money order in the amount of $25.00 which is a non-refundable application fee.

Arrange to have transcripts sent to American College of Law. Provide one certified transcript from each college or university attended. All units attempted, and associate, bachelor's and graduate degrees earned must be shown.
All transcripts must be certified by and sent directly from the issuing college or university to American College of Law.

Foreign students must have their transcripts evaluated by one of the Credentials Evaluation Services.

Request two letters of recommendation from instructors or other professionals who can evaluate your character and potential success in law school. These letters should be addressed to and sent directly by the writers to the Academics Department.

Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) administered by Law School Admissions Services (LSAS), Box 2000, Newtown PA, 18940-0998, phone number is (215) 968-1001, and have a copy of the results sent to the college. The LSAT is a nationwide half-day test of general aptitude for law study and writing ability.

Although the LSAT is a requirement for admission, American College of Law has not established rigid cutoff scores for most applicants. The LSAT is only one of many factors considered by the academics department for admission. A modest LSAT score does not preclude admission to American College of Law. Conversely, a high LSAT score does not guarantee admission.

An applicant can obtain a LSAT application by contacting the LSAS at the address and telephone above or pick up a copy from the academics department at American College of Law.

The LSAT is conducted four times a year at test sites located in all 50 states and many foreign countries. THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS ABOUT ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE TEST DATE.

A personal Statement is required of all applicants. The statement serves as an example of your ability to express yourself clearly, concisely and sincerely - skills essential to anyone considering a legal career.

Emphasis should be placed on why you have chosen to study law and why you believe you will be successful in your studies and in the profession. You may wish to call attention to particular areas of your background, such as work experience and community activities. This personal statement also gives you an opportunity to clarify issues regarding your GPA and/or LSAT score.