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Full-Time J.D. Applicants

The Shepard Broad Law Center full-time day program is limited to approximately 300 students, with classes offered Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.. This program is designed for individuals who are not employed. Applicants can apply to only one program and must select either the full-time day program or the part-time evening program.

Entrance Requirements

Degree Requirements (at least one of the following):

• An undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution,
• An undergraduate degree from a foreign institution that the Admissions Committee believes provides an adequate educational foundation for the study of law, or
• An appropriate professional degree, there is no prescribed pre-legal undergraduate course of study.

However, a pre-law student should consider courses that are challenging and help develop the ability to analyze issues; require the student to express thoughts clearly; and foster creative thought.

Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)

• Each applicant must submit scores from a recently administered Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
• We urge applicants to sit for the test as early as possible, preferably in the fall preceding the year in which they wish to enroll.

Register with LSDAS

• Registration packets may be obtained at www.lsac.org or by calling 215-968-1001

Application Checklist

• List all scholastic or academic honors you have received, including scholarships, fellowships, prizes, honor societies, etc.
• List three extracurricular or community activities that have been important to you. Briefly describe each activity and your contribution to that activity.
• We encourage you to submit two letters of recommendation. The letters should be sent to LSDAS, which will then be forwarded to the Law Center
• Personal Statement/Essay
• Resume
• Include a $53 nonrefundable application fee either by credit card through your LSAC account or in the form of a personal check or money order made payable to Nova Southeastern University.