Q: When should I take the Law School Admission Test?

A: Members of the Admissions Staff believe that the best time to take the LSAT is in the fall or December. By sitting for either of these two early LSAT administrations, an applicant will be assured that his or her admission file will be in the first round of files reviewed by the admissions committee. In turn, these early test takers can expect to receive a decision from the Committee by the 1st of February, providing all other required documentation has been received.

Applicants who take the September/October or December LSAT can be assured of receiving full consideration for both admission and scholarship assistance. Applicants who sit for the February or June LSAT may be admitted, but because the number of seats available in the entering class are limited, late applicants may be less likely to receive an offer of admission and/or scholarship assistance.

Q: Does the Admissions Committee average multiple LSAT scores?

A: The committee considers all scores when an applicant has taken the LSAT more than once, though the highest score is most heavily weighted.

Q: Who reviews my admission application and when will I receive a decision?

A: The admissions committee includes members of the faculty, two associate deans, and the director of admission. The admissions office begins reviewing applications for fall admission in late December. The committee admits on a "rolling" basis. Typically, applicants will receive a letter of decision within two weeks from the time the file is complete.

Q: How important are my responses to the essay topics?

A: Members of the admissions committee believe that the essay questions are a very valuable part of the application. Indeed, an applicant's responses to these topics can play a pivotal role in the committee's decision.

Applicants are expected to respond to the specific topics to help the admissions committee understand the skills, abilities and experiences of the applicant. The essay topics also attempt to elicit from each applicant a sense of the candidate's motivation for studying law at Regent University. This motivation (or calling) is a very important issue for members of the admissions committee.

Q: Is an interview required?

A: Interviews are not generally required, although the admissions committee may contact an applicant as part of the committee's decision-making process. If an interview is requested, it is likely that the interview can be accomplished by telephone.

Q: If I am admitted, may I defer admission?

A: Applicants accepted to the law program are expected to deposit and register for classes the year in which they are accepted to the law school. On a case by case basis, a student may be granted a maximum one-year deferment generally due to a medical, financial or unique family circumstance. A joint degree student who begins his/her studies at Regent in the other school is automatically granted a one-year deferment to the law school. Students wishing to apply for deferment must submit a written request outlining the reasons for the deferment request. Students granted deferment must submit an abbreviated admissions application update, including the character and fitness statement as formal reapplication. This will be required of the student prior to matriculation the next year to ensure that no substantive changes have occurred. Individuals not granted deferment may reapply as a new applicant at a later time. Since the law school financial aid budget is established yearly, students who have been granted deferment must reapply for financial aid for the year in which they plan to matriculate. Scholarships and/or awards granted previously by the law school may not necessarily apply. Deferred applicants are encouraged to reapply for financial aid concurrent with the abbreviated admissions application update.