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DePaul University derives its title and fundamental mission from St. Vincent de Paul, who advocated serving urgent human
needs and ennobling the dignity of each person. When admitting students to the College of Law, we place greatest weight on
intellectual potential and academic achievement. We also seek diversity in students' special talents, qualities, interests and
socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Having students with different interests, goals, life experiences, and backgrounds is
critical in order to ensure the robust exchange of ideas that is called for in training lawyers and potential leaders. Toward this
end, we seek a student body that exhibits outstanding academic and professional promise with varied backgrounds and
experience.
DePaul University College of Law also is committed to improving the legal community by educating students who will serve
the public and legal profession in ways that enhance the social, economic, cultural and ethical values in the broader
community.
DePaul University has a nondiscriminatory admission policy. Under this policy, no person shall be the object of discrimination
or harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin,
age, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, family relationship status, physical or mental disability, military status, genetic
information or other status protected by local, state, or federal law in its employment or its educational settings.
Admission PolicyAdmission PolicyAdmission PolicyAdmission Policy
Admission to DePaul University College of Law is competitive. We consider numerous factors in evaluating each applicant,
including undergraduate academic performance, Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
scores, advanced degrees, professional work experience, writing ability, potential for leadership, professional and academic
recommendations, and the student's special talents, qualities, interests, and socioeconomic and cultural background. No
single factor is dispositive when determining admission.
Personal qualities that demonstrate intellectual depth, high ideals and diligence also are considered, as are economic,
societal or educational obstacles that have been successfully overcome. Diversity in background and experience among the
members of each entering class is a continuing objective. Having a diverse student body allows us to encourage and foster
the exchange of different ideas. In addition, a candidate's prior relations with the DePaul University community and her or his
potential for furthering DePaul's institutional goals are considered.
Last year, approximately 2,000 candidates applied for 150 seats in the full-time day program and 25 seats in the evening
program. Because applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, early application is highly recommended, especially for those
who desire merit scholarship and financial aid consideration. For first-year applicants with no previous law school credit,
admission is granted only for the fall semester. First-year applicants should ensure that their application and all necessary
documents are on file in the Office of Law Admissions prior to the suggested deadline of April 1.
Prospective applicants who have received their baccalaureate degrees from accredited institutions or who have, or will have,
received degrees prior to July of the year for which admission is sought are eligible to apply. In no event will anyone who has
yet to receive a baccalaureate degree be permitted to enroll in the College of Law. No specific fields of study are prescribed
at the baccalaureate level.
ELECTRONIC APPLICATION PROCESS INSTRUCTIONS
This document provides a general overview of the electronic application process and the materials that should accompany
the application for admission. After reading all of the application instructions, please review the "Application Checklist" to
obtain a list of the required documents.
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All applicants to the College of Law must submit all materials electronically through the Law School Admission Council
(LSAC) and register with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). We only accept applications submitted through the
LSAC electronic application.
We will not accept any paper application materials or paper updates to your application. Paper materials and updates will not
be retained or reviewed by the Admissions Committee and will be discarded. You are welcome to submit updates to your file
electronically. Application update materials may be submitted to
[email protected]. Please include your name and LSAC
account number on each attachment.
DePaul University College of Law
Fall 2024 - DePaul JD Application
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