1. Fill in all fields completely and answer all questions honestly.

2. Pay special attention to enter vital identifying data - such as Social Security Number, date of birth, and contact information - carefully and completely.

3. Be very careful to answer the Bar Exam Clearance Requirements questions honestly and completely, according to the instructions provided in the application.

4. The Admissions Office makes extensive use of e-mail to communicate with applicants. Therefore, please be sure to enter your e-mail address correctly in the designated field on the application. Also, please add the following e-mail addresses to your e-mail account's address book, "safe senders list," or "whitelist" to ensure that none of our messages get blocked by bulk e-mail filters: lawadmissions@uakron.edu, lfile@uakron.edu, apm@uakron.edu, and tbisesi@uakron.edu.

5. Personal Statements and Other Documents: You may electronically attach files to your application. When considering which attachments to send with your application, please keep in mind that the Admissions Committee will read over 2,000 applications in an application cycle, so you must provide complete information, but you must also be concise.

6. Before submitting, double check the information you have entered into the form, and if you attached a file, make sure that you have attached the correct file to your application.

7. Please do not send follow-up e-mail messages or make phone calls asking for confirmation of receipt of your application. If you submit your application electronically LSAC will confirm that your application was sent properly. Regardless of how you submit your application, you will receive a postcard confirming receipt of your application within one week of submission.

8. Letters of Recommendation: Letters of recommendation are an optional part of your application. The Admissions Committee strongly suggests that each applicant get one to three letters of recommendation submitted on his or her behalf. Please see the Application Requirements page for a more complete discussion of Letters of Recommendation.

9. Questions? Please contact the Admissions Office at 800.4.AKRON.U (800.425.7668) or lawadmissions@uakron.edu.

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