Resources for Other Types of Applicants
If you're applying as anything other than a traditional JD applicant, we have helpful guidance just for you.
Required Application Components
Applicants for the JD Program must submit the following to be considered for admission:
AKA: EAPP
A completed application
This is submitted through your LSAC.org account.
Helpful tips for completing your application
Official Transcripts
You must submit official transcripts from every college or university where you have earned college-level credit. These transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university to LSAC. LSAC will not accept transcripts (even official sealed copies) from the applicant.
Learn more about how to request your transcripts
AKA: CAS Report
Credential Assembly Service Report
LSAC will assemble, verify, and evaluate all of your transcripts and letters of recommendation.
Learn more about the CAS
Must Submit LSAT or GRE Score
Entrance Exam Score
A Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score not more than five years old from the time of application.
Please note: If you have taken both the LSAT and the GRE, we will consider both scores.
JD-Next
Akron Law has recently received a variance from the ABA to accept scores from the JD-Next program as part of our application process. However, at this time, we do not accept JD-Next scores in lieu of the LSAT or GRE. Therefore, all applicants must still submit a valid score from either the LSAT or the GRE as part of their application to Akron Law. Applicants who have taken the JD-Next program can also submit JD-Next scores to us and our admissions committee will consider those scores along with the LSAT or GRE score as part of the holistic review that every application receives.
Getting to Know You
Personal Statement
You must submit a personal statement of not more than two pages, double-spaced. The general theme is why you want to pursue a law degree. You can learn more about our personal statement prompt, along with tips for writing a strong personal statement at the link below.
Learn more about personal statements
Résumé
All applicants must submit a résumé with their application. This can include work history, student organization involvement, internship experience, volunteer service, and any awards or special recognition you have received.
Optional Application Components
The following application components are optional, but most applicants submit them. It is strongly suggested that all applicants include this information with their applications.
If an application is otherwise complete and these components are missing, the Admissions Committee will still consider the application complete and review it for a decision.
LORs
Letters of Recommendation (LORs) may be from professors, employers, colleagues, or others. Applicants who are currently enrolled in an academic program are strongly encouraged to submit LORs from professors. Applicants who have graduated but have significant work experience should seek LORs from employers, colleagues, or clients. All letters of recommendation must be submitted to LSAC as part of your CAS report.
"Why Akron?" Statement
In approximately one page (double-spaced) or less, you can share why you have chosen to apply to Akron Law. We recognize you have many options when choosing a law school, and the Admissions Committee is interested in what has attracted you to Akron Law.
Addendums
If there is anything else you would like to include with your application, you may do so in an addendum. You can upload this addendum in either of the Optional Addendum attachments at the end of the application. Please limit the size of such attachments, as the Admissions Committee typically reviews 1,000 to 1,500 applications per application cycle.
Contact Us
The Akron Law Admissions team is happy to answer any questions you may have and to help guide you on your law school admissions journey.
☏ 1-800-425-7668 ✉ lawadmissions@uakron.edu