Admissions
FAQ Categories
| I. | Student Body Composition |
| II. | Preparation for Law School |
| III. | Application Process |
| IV. | Admissions Process |
| V. | Transfer/Visiting Students |
| VI. | Curriculum |
| VII. | About UF Law Grads |
Frequently Asked Questions
II. Preparation for Law School
Q. Which undergraduate
degree will best prepare me for law school?
A. The field of law is so varied
that a wide spectrum of undergraduate degrees is acceptable
for success in law school. Speak with your pre-law
adviser about any specific questions or concerns you
may have.
Q. When should I take the Law
School Admission Test (LSAT)?
A. We recommend you take the June or October LSAT prior to the year for which you are applying. LSAT test scores are valid for five years.
Q.When should I apply?
A. Printed application materials become available September 1 of each year for the class entering fall of the next year. Please review specific application deadlines for entering JD, transfer, and visiting students.
Q. If I take the LSAT more
than once, which score will be used?
A. Multiple LSAT scores are all reported
by LSAC and considered by the Admissions Committee. Applicants should discuss score differentation in their Personal Statement.
Q.How do I begin the law school
application process?
A. You can see complete instructions in the UF Law Application Procedures section. All applicants are required to apply using the UF Law LSAC Electronic Application Process.
Q. Why should I apply to several schools?
A. LSAC and UF Law advise students to apply to multiple institutions in order that they are prepared for various circumstances. Since the application process begins a year prior to enrollment, applying to various schools provides you with options in case plans change. Additionally, it is always useful to devise alternate plans when considering major life events. According to the LSAC, “flexibility is a key word in the law school admissions process,” and multiple options allow flexibility.
Q. Is it possible to delay
LSDAS registration so my report will include a final
semester's grades?
A. We strongly recommend against
delaying registration with LSDAS for any reason. If
you do complete coursework after registering that
you wish to be considered in your application, you
must send an updated transcript to LSDAS. LSDAS will update your file and forward an updated law school report to UF Law.