Application Checklist

In admission of students, Regent University School of Law provides a preference for persons adhering to its religious purpose. 

The Admissions Committee begins the application-review process after the Office of Admissions has received all required items.

1. Submit the application for admission.

J.D. Applicants

  • First-year and transfer applicants must apply online through LSAC.   If you have any technical difficulty in using the online application, please contact LSAC's Help Desk at 215.968.1393.
  • Shortly after Regent receives your LSAC E-app, we will email you a login and pin for access to an online application status check.
  • Visiting applicants must submit Regent's J.D. application according to the instructions for visiting applicants outlined therein.

LL.M. Applicants

  • Visit our LL.M. page for more information and to apply.

2. Submit two letters of recommendation, including at least one letter from each of the following two categories: 

  • Faculty Recommendation. Applicants who have been out of school for five or more years may substitute a General Recommendation.  (A traditional letter of recommendation format is acceptable.)
  • Clergy/Spiritual Life or General Recommendation.  (Regent-specific forms preferred; see below.)
    • Regent strongly encourages applicants to submit a Clergy/Spiritual Life Recommendation from a pastor, spiritual leader, or someone who can comment on the role of faith in the applicant's life. 
    • If this is not possible, submit a General Recommendation from an employer. 
    • If this is not possible, submit a General Recommendation from someone else who can speak to the applicant's character and other qualifications for legal study.
  • Letters of recommendation may be sent to the Law School  Admission Council using LSAC's Letter of Recommendation Service or directly to Regent Law.   Applicants should follow-up with recommenders to ensure that they have submitted the requested document(s).  Recommendations from family members are discouraged. 
  • The General Recommendation Form provided below is a preferred format for employers or character references, though a traditional format is also acceptable.
  • Applicants are strongly encouraged to use the Clergy/Spiritual Life Recommendation Form below:

3. Submit a current and thorough resumé.

4. Submit a personal statement.

5. Submit a $50, non-refundable application fee. (pay online)

6. Subscribe to the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).

  • Click to create an LSAC account.
  • Send official transcripts from every institution you have attended (including graduate schools) to LSAC as a part of the CAS requirement.