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Admissions Qualifications & Procedures

Admissions qualifications and procedures are basically the same for all applicants to each of New England Law's four divisions with the exception of the Special Part-time Program. That program, for parents with primary child-rearing responsibilities, requires an additional statement explaining the applicant's child-care obligations.

The Admissions Committee, which includes faculty and members of the Office of Admissions, accepts applications between September 15 and March 15 for fall entry. Although New England Law does not interview candidates for admission, we encourage you to visit the school, tour the facilities, attend classes and talk with students and staff. A representative of the Office of Admissions or a current student is available to take you around the school by appointment.

You can find more details on our Visit page .

 Acceptance Criteria

Admission to New England Law is competitive, and the school turns down many applicants. The acceptance or denial of an applicant for admission is made after careful consideration of several factors. The committee balances the applicant's undergraduate record and Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) score with recommendations, proven achievements and apparent motivation to study law.

Applicants who have not achieved at least a C (2.0) cumulative average in undergraduate work should not apply. Because the committee examines all facets of an applicant's qualifications, it is impossible to give tentative appraisals of an applicant's status during the evaluation process.

View the profile of the most recent entering class.

It is the policy of New England Law to provide equality of opportunity in legal education for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, age, handicap or disability, or sexual orientation.

Application Process for Full-Time and Part-Time Programs