• Admission Requirements
• International Students
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The College of Law is committed to attracting qualified applicants from a wide variety of educational and career backgrounds. Applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited college or university. The Admissions Committee, comprised of faculty members, seeks out applicants with solid undergraduate academic performance and a competitive LSAT score. The Committee also considers qualitative information, such as writing ability, letters of recommendation, employment history, community service, maturity, and leadership.

A complete application to the College of Law includes:

• A completed and signed application form
• LSAT score report
• A $60 application fee
• A personal statement
• Two letters of recommendation
• Current LSDAS subscription

All applicants are required to register with the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS). LSDAS keeps records of letters of recommendation, transcripts, and the LSAT score. Additionally, students who are admitted and who accept the College of Law’s offer of admission will be required to submit official transcripts directly to the College of Law prior to registration for classes.  For more information visit www.lsac.org or telephone (215) 968-1001.

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Application Process

International students who plan to study law at the University of La Verne College of Law should contact the Office of Admissions at lawadm@ulv.edu.  Additional information is also available at the University of La Verne’s International and Study Abroad Center (ISAC).
 
Upon acceptance to the College of Law, students are required to submit financial certification (sponsor letter, bank statement, etc.) to verify available funds (in U.S. dollars) to cover living expenses while studying in the United States.

Applicants in their home country will need to apply for the F-1 visa at the nearest U.S. consulate. Please check the following web site: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#.

When applying for the F-1 visa, you should provide your letter of admission and financial certification. If you are transferring to the College of Law from another school within the United States, please contact the Office of Admissions.
 
Test of English as a Foreign Language – TOEFL

International students may be required to take the TOEFL exam. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions.
 
Credential Evaluations

Applicants who earned their Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a foreign country, excluding Canada, are required to have transcripts evaluated and/or translated through the JD CAS (Credential Assembly Service) of LSDAS.

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You can request information online. Or you can contact:

Office of Admissions
University of La Verne College of Law
320 East D Street
Ontario, California 91764

Telephone: (909) 460-2001
Toll Free: (877) 858-4529
Fax: (909) 460-2082
E-mail: lawadm@ulv.edu

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