Law Admissions Procedures
& Time Frame
Applications for admission may be submitted anytime between October 15 and June 1 for admission into the fall semester. Early application is encouraged, since late applications may not be eligible for grant and scholarship assistance from the School of Law. Early applicants are also likely to be at an advantage for admission due to space limitations in the entering class. Applicants wishing priority consideration for admission, scholarship and grant assistance from the School of Law are encouraged to apply by February 1. Late applicants (after June 1) are invited to contact the Office of Admissions to determine seating availability.
The Admissions Committee begins reviewing applications in December and continues to review applications until the class is filled for entry into the fall semester. Admission decisions are made on a "rolling basis," with most applicants being notified within two-three weeks of the date that the application and all supporting documents are received by the Admissions Office.
Admission Procedures:
- Obtain a copy of the LSAT Registration and Information Book by contacting the Law School Admission Council (215.968.1001 or www.lsac.org), or by contacting the Regent Law Admissions Office (757.352.4584 or lawschool@regent.edu).
- Register for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS). The LSAT is offered four times annually: June, October, December and February. Generally, applicants are advised to schedule the LSAT six-nine months prior to the planned August enrollment in law school.
- Begin preparations for the Law School Admission Test several months prior to the test administration date. A variety of test preparation materials and courses are available. Regent Law offers an LSAT Prep Workshop each fall and spring.
- Complete the Regent University School of Law Application for Admissions by applying online, directly with with Regent or via the LSAC website, or by submitting the paper application.
- Forward the completed application, including responses to the Personal Statement, the signed Community Life form, three letters of recommendation, and the $50 application fee to the School of Law Admissions Office. Applications may be submitted between October 15 and June 1 for admission to the fall entering class. Prospective students who wish to receive priority consideration for financial assistance from the School of Law should submit both the application for admission and financial aid by February 1.
- As outlined in the LSAT Information and Registration Book, arrange to have two letters of recommendation and an official copy of your college transcript(s) sent to Law Services. It is expected that faculty letter of recommendation will come from a professor who taught the applicant a substantive course pertaining to the concentration of study.
- Arrange to have a third letter of recommendation from an individual who is capable of commenting on your spiritual character, sent to the School of Law or to LSAC. The Admissions Committee prefers that this letter of recommendation be written by a member of the clergy or an individual in a church leadership position. However, letters from others who are in a position to comment on the applicant's Christian/ spiritual worldview may be considered. Recommenders are asked to use the Recommendation Form found in the application packet. Links to PDF recommendation forms are available in the online application.
- Admitted applicants will be required to submit a non-refundable seat deposit in order to reserve a seat in the entering class. This deposit is due by April 1 or within two weeks after the offer of admission has been extended, whichever is later.
- Students admitted to the program must also provide certified transcripts from 'all' institutions attended prior to matriculation.
