Law Center

Requirements for Admission

Candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university. All undergraduate majors are acceptable, with courses that develop writing skills and analytical thinking recognized as good preparation for the study of law.

Applicants should take the Law School Admission Test (120-180 scale) no later than the December preceding the February 15 deadline to ensure timely receipt of test results. Students pointing toward the November 1 deadline for Early Decision must take the LSAT no later than the October administration. Unless your most recent test score exceeds previous results by 10 points or more, results of multiple LSAT's will be averaged.

The UH Law Center requires applicants to register for the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS). The Office of Admissions can supply information and registration materials, or you can contact:

Law School Admissions Service
P.O. Box 2000
Newton PA 18940-0998
215-968-1001
http://www.lsac.org

A complete package submitted to the UH Law Center must contain:

• Application form

• Non-refundable application fee of $50, payable by check or money order

• Personal statement

• Résumé

• Immigration documents (if not a U.S. citizen)

No application will be reviewed without the LSDAS report.

Application Process

Early Decision application deadlines for the part-time and full-time entering classes is November 1, with the LSAT taken no later than the October administration. Files must be complete by December 1 to ensure a decision can be made by mid-February.

Regular Decision deadlines for the part-time entering class is February 1, and the deadline for the full-time entering class is February 15. For students with foreign degrees, the deadline is January 15.

The LSAT should be completed no later than the December administration, but February scores will be accepted on a space-available basis.

To ensure your file receives consideration, files should be complete by March 1 for the part-time program and by April 1 for the full-time program. Because a rolling admission process is used, there is likely to be more availability earlier in the process. Decisions will be mailed no later than mid-May.

It is university policy, consistent with State of Texas statutes, that no single criterion can be utilized as the sole determinant of admission status, nor can fixed weights be applied to any one criterion. Demonstrated academic ability and strong LSAT scores are not the only criteria for admission. Consideration is also given to your background, achievements, honors, extracurricular activities, service to others, unique abilities, hardships overcome, advanced degrees, employment and leadership. These and other elements may be addressed in a personal statement of up to three pages double-spaced.

The Office of Admissions strongly recommends the submission of no more than three letters of recommendation. Although the letters are optional, the sources of recommendation can attest to your ability to enter a competitive professional program. Letters of recommendation may be included in your application packet. They must be sealed and have the author's signature on the lip of the envelope.

Letters of recommendation may also be sent through the LSAC letter of recommendation service provided through your LSDAS registration subscription. Your letters will be copied and forwarded to us along with your LSDAS Report. To use this service, follow the directions for submitting letters outlined in the LSAT/LSDAS Registration and Information Book.

Interviews are not granted, but an appointment may be scheduled to discuss the admissions process. Decisions are final. Applications will be reconsidered only under very compelling circumstances. Therefore, be sure to include all relevant information in your application materials.

Contact:

Office of Admissions
UH Law Center
713-743-2280
Admissions@www.law.uh.edu