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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
'''Website:''' http://www.law.stanford.edu/<br>
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'''Website:'''http://www.law.stanford.edu <br>
'''Phone:''' (650) 723.2465 <br>
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'''Admissions Phone:''' 650 723.4985 <br>
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.stanford.edu <br>  
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.stanford.edu <br>
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Doctor of Law (JD)
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*Juris Doctor (JD)
 
*3 years in length
 
*3 years in length
*Approximate number of applications: + 4,500
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/joint here]
*Average class size:  170
 
*Combined Degrees: 20 programs offered (click [http://www.law.stanford.edu/program/degrees/joint/#joint_degrees here] )
 
**JD/Master’s
 
**JD/PhD
 
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2016: 3821
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*Number of offers: 409
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*Class size in 2016: 180
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For more information, click [https://law.stanford.edu/aba-required-disclosures/ here] <br>
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree 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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*Degree: Bachelor's degree in any discipline
For more information, click [http://www.law.stanford.edu/courses here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application here]
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====GPA====
 
====GPA====
*Minimum: none
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*Average GPA in 2016: 3.87
*Range: 3.20 – 4.22
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For more information, click [https://law.stanford.edu/aba-required-disclosures/ here]
For more information, click [http://www.law.stanford.edu/school/facts/#degrees_and_admissions here]
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====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
*Minimum LSAT score: none
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*Average LSAT in 2016: 171
*Range: 160 – 180
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*The LSAT must be taken before December 2017 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than June 2012 will not be accepted.
*The December LSAT score is the last score accepted for Regular Decision applicants.
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For more information, click [http://www.law.stanford.edu/degrees/jd/jd_application here]
*An LSAT score is considered valid for no longer than 5 years.
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For more information, click [http://www.law.stanford.edu/facts/degrees-and-admissions here]
 
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
*Application for Admission (Form A) – completed and submitted online through LSAC
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*LSAC Application
*Application fee - $100 (credit card is preferred)
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*$100 application fee
*Application for Admission (Form B) – not required for foreign-educated applicants
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*Resume
*Resume – one-to-two pages detailing academics in addition to extracurricular and professional experiences.
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*Personal statement
*Personal statement – two pages describing any qualities that may not be reflected in the applicant’s application
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*2 letters of recommendation (at least 1 academic)
*Letter of recommendation at least two letters
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*Right of access to recommendations
*LSAT
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*Credential Assembly Service report
*Transcripts from each college or university attended
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For more information, click [https://law.stanford.edu/apply/how-to-apply/jd-application-process/ here]
for more information, click [http://www.law.stanford.edu/program/degrees/jd/jd_application/ here]
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*August 20, 2018: Application Opens
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*November 14, 2018: Date the application must be received by SLS and deemed complete if you are applying for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
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*February 1, 2019: Application Deadline
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For more information, click [https://law.stanford.edu/apply/how-to-apply/jd-application-process/ here]
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For more information regarding Transfer Applications, click [https://law.stanford.edu/apply/how-to-apply/transfer-application-process/ here]
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==Interview==
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*Interviews are not conducted.
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==Timeline==
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
*Sep 15th, 2012: First day for accepting applications 
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*First Year Tuition: USD $60,072
*Feb 1st, 2013: Deadline for applications<br>
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*Estimated Total First Year Cost: USD $96,429
*Mar. 15th, 2013: Financial Aid Deadline<br>
 
  
For more information on the application process, please visit [http://www.law.stanford.edu/tuition/jd Application Process]
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For more information, click [https://law.stanford.edu/apply/tuition-financial-aid/cost-of-attendance/ here] <br>
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For information on financial aid, click [https://law.stanford.edu/apply/tuition-financial-aid/jd-financial-support/ here]
  
==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
 
For more information on tuition, click [http://www.law.stanford.edu/tuition/jd here]<br>
 
Visit [http://www.law.stanford.edu/tuition/jd/forms Forms] to get access to the financial aid forms. 
 
  
 
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Contacts

Website:http://www.law.stanford.edu
Admissions Phone: 650 723.4985
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.stanford.edu

Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • 3 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here


Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2016: 3821
  • Number of offers: 409
  • Class size in 2016: 180

For more information, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree in any discipline

For more information, click here


GPA

  • Average GPA in 2016: 3.87

For more information, click here


LSAT

  • Average LSAT in 2016: 171
  • The LSAT must be taken before December 2017 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than June 2012 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here


Supporting Documents

  • LSAC Application
  • $100 application fee
  • Resume
  • Personal statement
  • 2 letters of recommendation (at least 1 academic)
  • Right of access to recommendations
  • Credential Assembly Service report

For more information, click here

Timeline 2018-2019

  • August 20, 2018: Application Opens
  • November 14, 2018: Date the application must be received by SLS and deemed complete if you are applying for the Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program
  • February 1, 2019: Application Deadline

For more information, click here For more information regarding Transfer Applications, click here

Interview

  • Interviews are not conducted.


Tuition 2018-2019

  • First Year Tuition: USD $60,072
  • Estimated Total First Year Cost: USD $96,429

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here