Apply to the J.D. Program

Penn State Law seeks to identify and invite to Penn State individuals who are best suited to the rigorous study of law. In 2010, more than 5,300 students applied to the Law School.

To Apply

Applicants are required to submit an electronic application through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). Our application will be available October 1. The personal statement, any additional statement or addenda, and the applicant's résumé or summary of work experiences and/or activities should be attached to the electronic application.
 
Letters of recommendation must go through the Letter of Recommendation (LOR) Service. Applicants are asked to identify a preferred campus location at the time of application.
 
It is recommended that additional supporting documentation be submitted to admissions@law.psu.edu.
 
For an application to be considered complete, the Admissions Office must receive by March 31, 2012:

• a complete Penn State Law application;
• a $60 nonrefundable application fee or authorized fee waiver;
• a law school report from the Credential Assembly Service;
• a personal statement;
• a résumé or overview of the student’s academic and professional experiences;
• two letters of recommendation; and
• a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score (for foreign-educated students only). 

Decisions are made on a rolling basis; all applicants should be notified of a decision by June 1.

• Application for Admission
• Applicants Educated Outside of the United States
• Acceptance and Deferral
• Apply as a Transfer Student
• Apply as a Visiting Student
• Request a J.D. Bulletin 
• View a J.D. Bulletin
   
   
   

Admissions Contacts

Amanda DiPolvere, Acting Assistant Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
E-mail: ajd7@psu.edu

Barbara W. Guillaume, Director, Law Admissions Services
E-mail: bwg1@psu.edu 
 
Grant Keener, Senior Director of Admissions
E-mail: gwk101@psu.edu

Fiona McCormick, Assistant Director of Admissions
E-mail: fcm3@psu.edu 
 
admissions@law.psu.edu
Telephone: (814) 867-1251 or (717) 240-5207