JD Admission Requirements

Requirements

• Earned or will earn a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to your enrollment.
• Taken one of the following tests:
  • Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
  • Graduate Record Examinations Test (GRE).
  • JD-Next Exam.

Decisions

The Admissions Committee conducts a holistic review of applications and renders decisions on a rolling basis. All elements of an application carry weight, including: 

• Performance on the LSAT, GRE, or JD-Next Exam.
• Undergraduate (and graduate, if applicable) academic record.
• Personal and professional experiences, such as:
  • Exceptional professional achievements.
  • Outstanding community service.
  • Demonstrated perseverance by overcoming adversity.
• Skills and talents that will contribute to the law school community.

We are committed to expanding access to the legal profession through our acclaimed Access Admission program.

Bar admission

To become a practicing attorney, you must graduate from law school and be admitted to a bar in a particular jurisdiction.

In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners: https://www.ncbex.org/.

Nondiscrimination policy

Seattle University School of Law embraces a wholly nondiscriminatory admission policy and philosophy. We welcome applications from all persons without regard to age, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual or political orientation, or disability.

Read our complete Nondiscrimination policy.

Application process

Learn more about navigating the admissions process and discover the unique opportunities that await you at Seattle University School of Law.

• JD Application Procedures.
• Law student diaries.
• Admission Viewbook on Issuu.