PS
Lawyers are professional writers. In our experience, virtually all employers look for graduates with superior legal writing skills. Emory devotes substantial resources to teaching legal writing, with all students receiving significant individualized attention. Students who come to law school with solid writing skills are in the best position to take advantage of this training. Accordingly, in making admission decisions, Emory looks carefully at writing ability as evidenced by the LSAT essay, submissions with the application, and letters of recommendation.
Emory Law requires the submission of a personal statement. You should describe any skills or traits that you have had an opportunity to develop to an unusual level and discuss any significant activities or work experience that might enrich your study of law. You may choose to write about any topic(s) you believe would be most helpful to the Admission Committee as it reviews your application for admission. The personal statement should not exceed two typed, double-spaced pages. Applicants will disadvantage themselves by disregarding this limit.
GPA
Our median undergraduate GPA is 3.78.
CV
We require a one-page resume.
Fee
You must pay the $80 nonrefundable application fee ($40 if you apply before November 1, 2017) via the LSAC online application. The nonrefundable fee is not credited to tuition in the event of admission.
RL
Emory Law requires that your letters be submitted through the LSAC letter of recommendation service. This service is included in your CAS registration subscription. Your letters will be copied and sent to us along with your CAS report as soon as your file is complete. Do not submit more than two letters of recommendation. Emory Law does not require a dean’s certification form.
Transcript
Official transcripts: A transcript from each college and university attended should be sent directly to Law Services, Box 2000-M, Newtown, PA 18940-0993. Do not send this information to Emory Law. The CAS will analyze and duplicate your transcripts and will send a copy to Emory with your LSAT scores.
