COLLEGES OF LAW ADMISSIONS

The Colleges of Law student body is composed of working professionals and parents who bring to our campus a wide range of skills, ideas, and beliefs. Learning and working together in a collaborative environment that emphasizes discussion and debate, they develop a strong commitment to each other and to the justice system. A graduate from The Colleges of Law will serve their clients and communities with the cultural competence that comes from studying with a diverse, passionate cohort from different backgrounds and perspectives.

We admit students who have the qualities necessary to become engaged, civically-minded guardians of the rule of law—intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic, respect for the legal system, and a passion for giving back to their communities through professional practice.

While our Admissions Committee evaluates the traditional criteria for law school admission (GPAs; test scores), other considerations—like life experience, maturity, moral character, ability to communicate, and employment or volunteer experience—may also play a vital part in the admissions decision.

DATES AND DEADLINES

ADMISSIONS COUNSELING

Our admissions counselors welcome the opportunity to discuss how The Colleges of Law can help you achieve your educational and professional goals. They are available to review your qualifications for admission, offer guidance about meeting the Colleges’ admissions requirements, and assist in the application process. They can also answer questions about individual concerns, such as veteransʼ benefits, employer reimbursement, and testing requirements for applicants seeking admission as “special” students.

ADMISSIONS EVENTS

We offer a range of informative, engaging events for prospective students, including a special workshop on law school success.

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THE COLLEGES OF LAW WELCOMES J-1 EXCHANGE VISITORS

The Colleges of Law is proud to support the J-1 exchange visitor visa program. This program plays a crucial role in promoting international exchange and cultural understanding, allowing talented individuals to share their unique perspectives with The Colleges of Law community.

J-1 International Student and Scholar Services

• Exchange Visitors
• BridgeUSA
• U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Consular Affairs
• Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) Help Desk

International students requiring an F-1 student visa to study in the U.S. are not eligible for on-ground or hybrid instruction at The Colleges of Law. International students may be eligible for enrollment in the Master of Business, Law, and Technology degree program because this is a 100% online program with no in-person requirement.

Transfer Student Criteria

To be considered as a transfer student, no more than two years will have elapsed since the applicant was enrolled at the prior school. If more than two years have elapsed, you may apply for admission as a beginning student without transfer credit.

Transfer Credit

An applicant from an accredited law school may be admitted with transfer credit for courses successfully completed at the prior law school, up to a maximum of 30 semester units. An applicant from an unaccredited law school or correspondence law school may be admitted with transfer credit only if the applicant received a score of 580 or higher on the State Bar’s First-Year Law Students’ Examination (FYLSX) and for courses tested on the FYLSX (Torts, Contracts, Criminal Law).

Enrollment Periods

Due to the cyclical nature of the Colleges’ course offerings, a transfer student admitted with advanced standing will be allowed to enroll only during a summer session or fall semester.

Admission After Prior Law School Disqualification

An applicant previously disqualified from, or without good standing at, a prior law school will rarely be admitted. However, the Academic Standards and Admissions Committee will consider such applicant’s admission on essentially the same basis applied to former students of the Colleges who apply for readmission after academic exclusion, as follows:

• An application for immediate readmission (when less than two years have elapsed since academic disqualification) will be considered only if the applicant can substantiate that the exclusion was caused by exigent circumstances of an extreme, unavoidable, immediate, and personal nature.
• An application for delayed readmission (when more than two years have elapsed since academic exclusion) must document that, during the period of exclusion, the applicant has engaged in work, study, or other activity which provides a compelling reason to conclude that there now exists a materially greater potential for success in a law degree program.

We’re committed to making law school affordable—allowing you to graduate without the stress of seemingly-insurmountable debt. In addition to offering reasonable tuition and fees, we’ll work with you to identify scholarships, loans, and student employment opportunities, and help you develop payment plans that fit your budget.

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