At University of Dayton School of Law, we believe a well-rounded and diverse student body contributes to an exciting, educational and dynamic law school experience. When considering candidates for the Online Hybrid Juris Doctor (J.D.) program, our admissions committee evaluates more than just your standardized test scores and GPA. We also consider:

We are now accepting applications for our fall 2021 cohort. Our admissions committee reviews applications on a rolling basis and usually notifies applicants of a decision within two to six weeks of submission.

All applications must be submitted through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC), and you must be registered with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). To prepare to submit your application, you should:

We accept LSAT and GRE test scores. Standardized test scores and your cumulative undergraduate GPA are among the primary considerations for admission to the University of Dayton School of Law. However, all portions of your application are considered by the admissions committee.

The Online Hybrid J.D. program requires you to submit either LSAT or GRE test scores with your application. Only scores earned within five years of the expected date of entry into law school will be considered. If you have taken the LSAT, that score will be part of your CAS file and will automatically be reported. 

While applicants need only take either the LSAT or the GRE, if you have taken the LSAT, we consider that to be the primary admission test, regardless if you submit a GRE score.

GRE: Designed to test verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning and analytical writing. The GRE has many test dates per year. Learn more about using a GRE score to apply to law school.

LSAT: Designed to test reading comprehension, analytical reasoning and logic. The LSAT is offered a limited number of times per year.

We require transcripts from all institutions where you have taken college-level courses. Your undergraduate major can be from any discipline, but we emphasize the importance of strong reading comprehension, writing and analytical skills.

Your undergraduate GPA gives the admissions committee an indicator of academic performance. Our admissions committee reviews transcripts in detail, focusing on grade trends and the type, depth and rigor of courses completed.

If you have extenuating circumstances that affected your academic performance, include an addendum to your personal statement.

The School of Law requires at least two professional letters of recommendation from individuals who can substantively comment on your academic or employment record. We recommend professional references, if possible. Letters must be sent by the recommenders to CAS.

Applicants should be aware that all jurisdictions screen applicants on character and fitness issues before admitting them to be licensed to practice law in the jurisdiction.

Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Contact information for all relevant agencies is available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.

Your personal statement should highlight your interest in and motivation for attending law school. You should explain why you believe you are a good candidate for law school and, ultimately, the practice of law. The statement should give our admissions committee additional insight into who you are and provide a basis for assessing your writing ability. The statement should be one to three pages in length.

For the admissions committee to get an accurate sense of who you are, please make sure your application materials highlight the following:

Students may seek admission to the University of Dayton School of Law after successfully completing their first year of law school at another ABA-accredited institution. Transfer students must be registered with Law School Admission Council (LSAC) and provide:

Only courses that were completed at a law school approved by the ABA, for which a grade of “C” or better (or its equivalent) was received, and which reasonably conforms to the curriculum of this law school, will be accepted for transfer. Normally, not more than thirty semester hours, or forty-five quarter hours, of credits will be accepted for transfer.

Transfer students are considered second-year students for purposes of applying the standards for continuation in law school, even though they may have less than thirty hours of credit and/or may be registered for first-year courses. In some cases, the transfer student may have to take some courses with another cohort, which may delay graduation. 

To learn more about the application process or application requirements, please request information or contact an admissions counselor at 855-992-9059 or email us at admissions@onlinelaw.udayton.edu.

If you have already applied to the University of Dayton School of Law, you can view your application status.

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