Admissions

Frequently Asked Questions


III. Application Process

Preparing your first case - This is your "first case" and it should be prepared carefully. Be mindful that at the core of this process, the Admissions Committee is focused on making an "academic" admission decision. Many other factors can contribute to the ultimate decision — community service, extra-curricular activities, work, and military service to name a few. Therefore, the basic task before each applicant is to make, support, and document your individual "academic case," and define your other factors. Your admissions case began when you graduated from high school and continues to the present, so build your case from that point forward.

Q. How do I obtain a Levin College of Law application?
A. All applicants are required to apply using the UF Law LSAC Electronic Application Process.

Q. When should I apply?
A. Printed application materials become available September 1st of each year for the class entering Fall of the next year. All first-year application materials for Fall consideration must be electronically submitted by January 15th. Transfer application materials for Fall consideration are due by July 1, Spring by October 1st, and Summer by March 1st. Visiting students must submit all application materials for Fall, Spring and Summer by July 1st, December 1st, and April 1st, respectively.

Q. What is the application fee?
A. $30 for all applicants. This is a State fee and cannot be waived.

Q. Besides taking the LSAT and completing the application what is involved in applying to UF Law?
A. UF Law requires that you submit a personal statement and a resume. The personal statement is an opportunity for you to present yourself, your background, ideas and interests to the Admissions Committee. The topic is entirely up to you, and will be evaluated based on content and construction. Recommendation letters are not required, but are strongly recommended. They may come from professors, employers or others that can comment on your outstanding qualities, professional and academic skills and potential for law school success. Interviews are not part of our application process.

Q. Are there advantages to applying early?
A. Applying early allows the possibility of receiving a final decision much earlier in the process. It also allows time to correct possible problems with the initial application. However, it does not increase the probability of being admitted.

Q. Are all applications read?
A. Yes. Each application is carefully evaluated by the UF Law Admissions Committee.

Q. What if I have a disciplinary record?
A. It is always best to answer questions concerning your disciplinary record fully and openly, and to provide explanations. Disciplinary records are not necessarily detrimental to potential admittance to law school. Misleading information on your application, however, may be detrimental not only to your law school acceptance but also to your ability to practice law.

Q. What if I have other pressing concerns about the application process?
A. We can answer your questions at informational sessions and tours offered during the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. You may also contact us with your questions toll-free at 877.429.1297.

Q. What happens after the application deadline?
A. Although your application must be submitted by the application deadline, you may still submit supplemental information to our office. Supplemental information may include updated transcripts, LSDAS reports, or letters of recommendation. However, all materials must be submitted by the file completion deadline. Please take into account that any requests sent to LSDAS have an average turn-around time of three weeks. Any materials received from LSDAS after the file completion deadline will not be included in your completed application.

Q. What if my application is submitted after the application deadline?
A. Applications received after the priority pool deadline will be placed in the secondary pool and not be reviewed until all timely applications have been considered. Please refer to the Application Procedures.