To whom do I direct questions about the Law School that do not seem to be answered in this website?
J. Reuben Clark Law School Admissions Office
Brigham Young University
340 JRCB
Provo, UT 84602-8000
Telephone (801) 422-7871
admissions@law.byu.edu
What are the minimum UGPA and LSAT requirements?
Although no minimum figures have been fixed, of those admitted to the Law School in August 2007 the ranges of Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores and undergraduate grade point averages (UGPA) were:
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Where can I obtain an application?
Fill out the application-request form on our Website, OR visit the Admission Office in room 340 for an application, OR call the Admissions Office at (801) 422-4277,OR email admissions@law.byu.edu OR mail your request to:
J. Reuben Clark Law School Admissions Office
Brigham Young University
340 JRCB
Provo, UT 84602-8000
What are the application deadline and other important dates?
All application materials must be received by March 1 for JD applications.
What are the costs of tuition and other fees?
2007-08 annual tuition is $8,700 for members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ($17,400 for non-members), plus other fees and living expenses. Refer to the tuition and expenses page for estimates.
Are we required to own a computer to make it through law school, and what is the Laptop Initiative?
Beginning in the fall of 1998, all incoming students are required to have a laptop computer. For complete specifications and details refer to the Laptop Initiative.
What are the requirements for graduation?
Specific courses and papers are required in addition to a wide variety of elective courses offered to the students. See degree requirements for details.
How effective is the career placement office at the BYU law school?
The Law School's Career Services staff is available to offer encouragement and advice to all students and alumni. They work with a wide variety of employers from across the nation and world. By graduation, about three-fourths of the students are employed and over ninety percent by February 15th of the following year. Click here for more information on Career Services and statistics.
What percentage of JD applicants are admitted to the law school?
Approximately 240 students are admitted, with about 150 students expected to matriculate. In the last few years we have received between 860 and 1000 applications per year. Therefore, approximately one-fourth are admitted.
If I don't perform well on the LSAT, should I retake it?
The committee recommends a retake only if an applicant expects a major improvement. However, the highest score will be considered for admission, as the Law School is now required by the ABA to report the highest score rather than the average.
How early should I file my admissions application?
The Law School encourages early applications and recommends that they be completed by January 1st of the year in which admission is sought. Early applications may be filed even though the applicant has not yet taken the LSAT, although the file will not be reviewed until it is complete. The deadline for submission of all JD application materials is March 1, 2007.
When will I be notified of the acceptance or rejection of my application?
If the application is completed by March 1, applicants will be notified no later than April 15th. The notification may only advise the applicant that he or she has been placed on the waiting list. Those on the waiting list will be advised gradually--possibly as late as the day school starts--whether they are to be admitted.
What do I do when I am given an offer of acceptance?
If you wish to accept the offer, you must mail a deposit of $200 to the Law School by the date listed in the offer letter. The deposit is credited toward tuition for those who enroll. Refer also to the procedure after acceptance.
What scholarships are available through the law school?
The Law School provides significant scholarship and loan assistance, both from general scholarship funds of the university and from special scholarship fund donations to the Law School. Click here for a description of the available scholarships.
How much other financial aid is available?
All student loans are handled through the BYU financial aid office. See financial aid for more details.
What university services are available such as housing and student health services?
Many services are available to students at BYU. See university services, housing, and student health services for information.
