Eligible 2L Students

New England Law welcomes transfer students who have successfully completed their first year of studies at an American Bar Association- or state-accredited school. Acceptance of credits, including those in excess of 1L:

• Is at the discretion of the director of admissions and the dean’s office.
• Considers the similarities between courses taken and those of New England Law, and the goals and objectives of our school.

Letter of Standing and Transcripts

To apply to transfer, we require:

• A letter of standing from your current law school.
• An official law school transcript showing at least one year of grades.
• We receive both via the LSAC Credential Assembly Service by July 1 for admission to New England Law for the fall. 

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

 Letter of Recommendation

Submit one letter of recommendation from a current law school professor who can attest to your ability to succeed in a competitive program. (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). Your letter(s) are then sent with your CAS report, which is updated weekly.
   
2. 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.

Bar Admission Requirements

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

To determine the requirements of the jurisdiction in which you intend to seek admission, contact them directly. You can find their information at the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

Transfer Application Form

Complete and file your transfer application and provide all supporting documents online through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). Make sure to select the transfer application option.

• Apply by July 1 to be considered for admission to New England Law for that fall. 
• LSAC and New England Law will confirm receipt of your application.

Some transfer applicants may be admitted in the spring semester at the discretion of the Admissions Committee. Contact us by November 1 to find out more about the spring semester options.

Personal Statement 

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

• 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.
  
• Highlight a unique or differentiating quality, or any other topic that will help the committee evaluate you.

Consider these tips and examples of standout personal statements when writing yours.

Optional Addendum

Is your GPA not as strong as you would like? Are there extenuating circumstances that you’d like us to consider? Including an addendum with your transfer application may be helpful. Use it to explain to the Admissions Committee why your grade-point average would not be a good predictor of your performance at New England Law. 

Application Deadline

Remember, your transfer application and all supporting documentation must be completed and filed through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) by July 1 for the fall semester.

To find out if transfer applications are being accepted for the spring, contact us by November 1.