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As a prospective JD student, you get all the support you need when applying to law school from John Marshall's Office of Admission. In addition to providing detailed information about the law school and application process, our admission staff are available for scheduled appointments, guided tours, and to provide information about the City of Chicago.
The tabs below will provide you assistance in preparing your application.
John Marshall is still accepting applications for fall 2012.
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For more information on the JD application process, please contact the Office of Admission at admission@jmls.edu or 800.537.4280.
Your Application
After deciding on the appropriate enrollment option, a completed application must be submitted.
Fall Application Period: Still accepting applications for fall 2012
Spring Application Period: Aug. 21 - Dec. 1
Completed applications must include:
- Electronic Application Form (Paper application forms are not accepted.)
- LSAT score
- Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume (optional)
- Application Fee: The application fee has been waived.
The John Marshall Law School operates on a rolling admission policy. The Office of Admission continues to review applications until the entering class is full. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if space is available.
LSAT
Applications can be submitted before the Office of Admission receives your test score. Applicants are encouraged to do so if taking the February LSAT (the latest accepted for fall admission) or the September/October test (the latest accepted for spring admission) as the scores are released close to the application deadline.
If you are registered for a future LSAT date, the Office of Admission will wait to review your application until receipt of the latest test score. In the event an applicant has multiple tests, only the highest score will be considered. LSAT scores are valid for five years.
For LSAT information, registration, and test dates and locations, go to LSAC.org.
Transcripts and Letters of Recommendation
Transcripts must be submitted through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
Letters of Recommendation are optional, but highly encouraged. Typically, applicants submit 2-3 letters of recommendation. John Marshall will accept up to five.
It is an applicant's responsibility to make sure their CAS report is complete and paid with LSAC. John Marshall automatically requests the report from LSAC upon receipt of your application, but the report will only be sent when LSAC considers it complete.
If you are registered for a future LSAT at the time of your application, we will not request your CAS report until your last registered test score is posted.
Personal Statements
Personal Statements should be clear and concise, and two to four double-spaced pages in length.
While a writing topic is not specified, applicants are encouraged to include examples of leadership, community involvement, talents, and achievements. The Personal Statement is an opportunity to offer the Admission Committee personal details to supplement LSAT scores, transcripts, and credentials.
Each state has its own rules, and character and fitness requirements, to sit for the bar exam.
We strongly encourage all students to review the rules and requirements for any and all states in which they intend to practice.
