Transfer, Visiting, Non-Degree,
Deferring & International Applicants
An applicant who has previously attended a law school is considered a transfer applicant. To be considered for admission to Regent, a transfer applicant must be in good academic standing and eligible to continue at the school from which he or she wishes to transfer and hold a Spring cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. In addition to completing the Regent application form and the Community Life form, a transfer applicant must submit the $50 application fee and a brief essay outlining why the applicant wishes to transfer. Additionally, the applicant must furnish a spiritual recommendation, a statement of good academic standing from the dean’s office, and a transcript of all course work undertaken at the previous law school. A faculty letter of recommendation from the current law school is also strongly encouraged.
Law students who are enrolled at another law school but who wish to take classes at Regent may apply as a visiting student. A prospective visiting student should submit an application for admission, the $50 application fee, a law school transcript, and a letter from the dean of the student's law school stating that the student is in good standing, has permission to take classes for a specific term, and that Regent University credits will be accepted by that law school.
| Transfer and Visiting Applicants | Non-Degree Applicants |
| Deferring Applicants | International Applicants |
TRANSFER & VISITING APPLICANTS
Students who have completed one full year of law school and who are in good standing and eligible to continue at that law school, may apply for admission as a transfer applicant. Students who have completed two full years of law school at another institution, and who are in good standing and eligible to continue at that law school, may apply to Regent as a visiting student upon confirmation that all work completed at Regent will be accepted by the law school from which the applicant will graduate. The admissions requirements and process for transfer and visiting applicants are similar to those of new, first-time applicants. Additional information regarding the application process for transfer and visiting students is outlined on the application instructions.
A lawyer who would like to increase his or her knowledge in highly-specialized and rapidly-changing fields of law may apply for admission as a non-degree student for a maximum of 18 credit hours. Non-degree students may not transfer earned credits toward a degree-granting curriculum within the law school. Non-degree students are not eligible to receive financial aid and will submit all course assignments and participate in exams. Applicants must submit: the $50 non-refundable application fee; a Regent University School of Law application, including the signed Community Life Form, Nondiscriminatory Policy and Standard of Personal Conduct; a personal statement indicating the reason for the non-degree status; transcripts from the current law school reflecting a cumulative earned GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale or post secondary institution transcripts reflecting a cumulative earned undergraduate GPA of 2.50 or higher on a 4.00 scale; and two letters of recommendation (spiritual, faculty, general or employer). At least one of the two letters should be the Spiritual Life letter of recommendation. Non-degree students may pursue enrollment in selected classes in the School of Law, although priority registration is granted to students earning degrees from Regent University.
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. Subsequently, an abbreviated admissions application update, including the character and fitness statement, as well as a non-refundable enrollment deposit, will be required of the student prior to matriculation the next year. Individuals not granted deferment may reapply as a new applicant at a later time. Since the law school financial aid budget is established yearly, those 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.
International Application Deadline: January 15 (Fall admissions only).
The School of Law welcomes applications from citizens of other countries. International applicants, are required to meet specific admission requirements in addition to those required of U.S. citizens. The visa classification and academic background determine the nature of the requirements. All non-U.S. citizens must submit, in addition to the completed Law School Application, the International Preliminary Form (IPF) with all required forms and supporting official papers, and provide current visa documentation. Any questions regarding The IPF FORM and its required supporting documentation should be addressed to:lawschool@regent.edu. Forms and other instruction to international applicants may be found at www.regent.edu/admissions/international.
Regent School of Law requires a TOEFL test score. Applicants must have achieved one of the following scores on the TOEFL exam: 600 paper-based, 250 computer-based or 100 internet-based. However, if you have completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from an American or British university, you may request a waiver of the TOEFL exam.
Regent Law School requires a LSAT test score to complete a file. Applicants scoring below 150 on the LSAT should plan to retest. Applicants must also submit their LSDAS (Law School Data Assembly) identification number so we can verify their LSAT (Law School Admission Test) test score. To find out more about testing, please visit: www.LSAC.org.
Tuition for the 2009/2010 academic year is $975/credit hour x 31 hours for full-time students = $30,225 USD plus living expenses and fees. Applicants are not eligible to obtain a proper visa until proof of funding is provided. Please read carefully the detailed instructions on the IPF form.
Regent Law School requires a completed Law School application before processing. Please read and follow all directions carefully.
- International applicants for the JD program should print out the PDF of the application or request a hard copy of the prospectus and application at www.regent.edu/inforequest.
If the applicant is accepted, a $5,500 international enrollment deposit is required before the applicant will be admitted by the international office. The deposit must be paid in full before a visa can be issued.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS SHOULD NOT SEND INCOMPLETE PACKAGES TO REGENT UNIVERSITY. APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE ADMISSION PACKAGE, INCLUDING ALL PAPERWORK REQUIRED FOR BOTH THE LAW SCHOOL APPLICATION AND THE IPF FORM.
Questions may be directed to lawschool@regent.edu.
