Stanford Law

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Contacts

Website: http://www.law.stanford.edu/
Phone: (650) 723.2465
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.stanford.edu

Program Information

• Doctor of Law (JD)
• 3 years in length
• Approximate number of applications: + 4,500
• Average class size: 170
• Combined Degrees: 20 programs offered (click here )
  • JD/Master’s
  • JD/PhD

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Completed or expected to complete a bachelors degree prior to the entry year (any discipline)

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GPA

• Minimum: none
• Range: 3.20 – 4.22

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LSAT

• Minimum LSAT score: none
• Range: 160 – 180
• The December LSAT score is the last score accepted for Regular Decision applicants.
• An LSAT score is considered valid for no longer than 5 years.

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Supporting Documents

• Application for Admission (Form A) – completed and submitted online through LSAC
• Application fee - $100 (credit card is preferred)
• Application for Admission (Form B) – not required for foreign-educated applicants
• Resume – one-to-two pages detailing academics in addition to extracurricular and professional experiences.
• Personal statement – two pages describing any qualities that may not be reflected in the applicant’s application
• Letter of recommendation – at least two letters
• LSAT
• Transcripts from each college or university attended

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Timeline

• Sep 15th, 2012: First day for accepting applications
• Feb 1st, 2013: Deadline for applications
  
• Mar. 15th, 2013: Financial Aid Deadline
  

For more information on the application process, please refer to the Application Process above.

Tuition 2012-2013

• Application fee - $ 100
• First year tuition - $48,870 (expected to rise for 2013-14)
• Housing fees – aprox. $20,187
• Books and supplies - $1,950 (If purchased new)
• Expected first year budget - $77,529 minimum
• Tuition is due in August, December, and March
• Financial aid is offered on the basis of demonstrated need.
  • Approximately 80% receive financial aid or loans

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