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You may start applying for the next year's admission Sept. 1. We seek applicants from all backgrounds, from political science and English to foreign languages, sciences, engineering, mathematics and the arts.
We consider a number of factors for admission, including:
- LSAT score
- Undergraduate GPA
- Graduate and other academic work
- Professional experience
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Writing skills
- Community activities
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.