JD Application Form

Complete and file your application online through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC).  ### link to LSAC ###. Indicate the JD program(s) you are applying to.

• Apply by June 1 for admission to New England Law for that fall. (We do not offer spring admission.)
• LSAC and New England Law will confirm receipt of your application.

Need some help getting started? Review what law schools look for in their applicants, these ideas on making your application stand out, and some tips from successful students.

LSAT, GRE, or JD-Next Scores

You must submit your Law School Admissions Test (LSAT), ### link to https://www.lsac.org/lsat ### General Record Exam (GRE)  ### link to https://www.ets.org/gre.html ###  or JD-Next ### link to JD-Next ### scores with your application. 

• We accept scores from an LSAT taken no later than March of the year in which you wish to enroll. Although March scores are released after the June 1 deadline, don’t wait for them to apply: Submit your application and required materials before they’re due. If you repeat the LSAT, we’ll consider the highest score. In some cases, we may also give weight to all your scores.

You may submit a JD-Next score from an exam taken within the last five years if you don’t have a reportable LSAT or GRE score. Request that your official score report be sent to New England Law.

You may submit a GRE score if you don’t have a reportable LSAT or JD-Next score. Make sure to note you’re submitting a GRE score on your application. Request that the Educational Testing Service (ETS) submit your scores to us. New England Law’s school code is 2841.

Letter of Recommendation

Submit one letter of recommendation, preferably from a college professor who can attest to your ability to succeed in a competitive professional program. If you’ve been out of school for a while, consider asking your employer for a letter. (You may submit more than one letter, but once we receive the first, your file is sent to the Admissions Committee for review.)

There are two ways to submit your letter(s) of recommendation:

1. Online through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service (our preference). ### link to https://www.lsac.org/applying-law-school/jd-application-process/credential-assembly-service-cas/letters-recommendation ### Your letter(s) are then sent with your CAS report, which is updated weekly.
   

Mailed directly to New England Law. The envelope must be sealed with the recommender’s signature over the seal. Faxed or photocopied letters are not accepted.

Optional Addendum

Is your GPA or LSAT score not as strong as you would like? Are there extenuating circumstances that you’d like us to consider? Including an addendum with your JD application may be helpful. Use it to explain to the Admissions Committee why your grade-point average or LSAT score would or would not be a good predictor of your performance at New England Law. Not a standardized test-taker? Comparing your SAT or ACT scores to your undergraduate performance may be to your advantage.

Application Deadline

Important dates to remember for your JD application:

Important dates to remember for your JD application:

October 15: Your official transcript(s) must be submitted via the LSAC Credential Assembly Service  ###link to LSAC CAS ### by this date for fall admission.

March: Take the LSAT. We accept March exam scores for fall admission. Don’t wait to get your results before applying: You won’t receive them before the deadline.

June 1: Your JD application must be completed and filed through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)  ### link to LSAC ### to be considered for the fall semester.

 Undergraduate Degree and Transcripts

Matriculating students at New England Law must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution or its equivalent from a foreign institution. ### link to 1.1.3 ###

• Submit your official transcript(s) via the LSAC Credential Assembly Service  ###link to LSAC CAS ### by October 15 for admission to New England Law for the fall. (We do not offer spring admission.)

Students who miss this deadline will not be permitted to enroll in a subsequent semester until we have received their transcripts, and they may be subject to administrative withdrawal from the law school.

Personal Statement 

Because New England Law does not conduct personal interviews, this statement is your opportunity to stand out from other applicants. Make the most of it: 

Highlight a unique or differentiating quality — or any other topic that will help the committee get to know you.

Emphasize your background, suitability for admission, or the reasons for undertaking legal studies.

Discuss your personal characteristics and circumstances, strengths, work experiences, extracurricular activities, and economic and educational background.
Consider these tips and examples of standout personal statements when writing yours.

TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable)

If English is not your first language or if your undergraduate degree was not received from an English-speaking institution, you must take either:

• The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) ### link https://www.ets.org/toefl.html ### and receive a minimum score of 100 on the internet-based test. Request that they send your score to LSAC. ### link to LSAC ###.LSAC’s TOEFL code for JD CAS is 8395. 

OR

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and a minimum score of 7.0. ###link to https://ielts.org/ ###

If you score below the required minimum on either exam, we still encourage you to apply because we use a holistic approach when reviewing applications. Learn more about each test here. ### link to LSAC ###.

Bar Admission Requirements

New England Law graduates are eligible to take the bar examination in any jurisdiction in the U.S. But different states test different subjects on their examinations, and have other qualifications for bar admission, such as character and fitness — and some even require students to register with the Board of Bar Examiners in their state before or soon after they begin law school.

Contact them directly to determine the jurisdiction requirements under which you intend to seek admission. You can find their information at the National Conference of Bar Examiners. ### link to https://www.ncbex.org/ ###