Application Process and Requirements

To apply to Southwestern, all first-year applicants must:

• Meet the requirements for undergraduate pre-legal education
• Register with the Law School Admissions Council and subscribe to the Credential Assembly Service
• Register for and take the Law School Admissions Test
• Complete a Law School Admissions Test Writing Sample
• Provide a complete application file
• Pay the application fee
• Meet any and all additional requirements related to the applicant’s desired program
• Complete personal interviews as requested by the Admissions Office

Note: If you are considering applying to our Online J.D. Program, please review the list of states/jurisdictions to determine if you live in an approved location. Some states are still considered pending, while others are not approved for the fall 2024 application cycle.