Eligibility

A student who has successfully completed the first year at another law school that was a member of the Association of American Law Schools or approved by the Section on Legal Education of the American Bar Association at the time of the student's study may apply for admission with advanced standing. Admission is selective. A student who has been excluded from, or who is on probation at, another school will not be admitted.

Dates of Admission

An applicant who has completed the first year at another law school may be admitted in any semester or session. Applications for transfer are reviewed for fall, spring, or summer admission.

Applications for fall admission must be postmarked by July 1 and all supporting documentation must be received by July 15. Applications for spring admission must be postmarked by December 1 and all supporting documentation must be received by December 15. Applications for summer admission must be postmarked by May 1 and all supporting documentation must be received by May 15.

Application

Transfer applicants must complete the J.D. application. It must be supported by transcripts from all colleges and law schools previously attended. Good standing in the law school last attended must be established by a letter from the dean of that school. A copy of the LSDAS report and the student's class rank must be provided either by the applicant or the law school last attended. The application must be supported by two letters of recommendation and accompanied by a $75 nonrefundable application fee.

Advanced Credit

The amount of advanced credit given for work completed in another law school will be determined by the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. Credit for work completed at another law school transfers as pass/fail credit.

Minimum Hours Requirement

A transfer student may not qualify for a degree from the Dedman School of Law until the student satisfactorily completes at least 58 semester hours at the Dedman School of Law.

Scholarships

Incoming student scholarships are not available for transfer students.