JOIN US IN CHARLESTON The Office of Admission encourages you to visit the law school campus in downtown Charleston. Please contact the Office of Admission at 843-377-2143 or by email to schedule a visit. APPLICATION STEPS Applicants must complete the following: 1. Complete an application. You can use your computer to make the application process easier by completing an application online through LSAC. Application for full-time admission. Application for part-time admission. Application for visiting students and transfer students. 2. Take the Law School Admission Test. 3. Register with the LSDAS and have all colleges you have attended to send transcripts directly through Law Services (www.lsac.org). 4. Submit two letters of recommendation directly to the Charleston School of Law Office of Admissions or through the LSAC letter of recommendation service. 5. Submit a personal statement, including reasons for wanting to attend law school.

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Charleston School of Law. You now can apply for the class starting in August 2009. Please pick the appropriate application:

Requirements for Admission

The Charleston School of Law requires applicants to have an earned bachelor's degree.

LSAT/LSDAS

All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test sponsored by the Law School Admission Council for the purpose of assessing the applicant's capability of satisfactorily completing the educational program. Applicants are also required to register with the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS). A current LSDAS report is required to complete a file.

Other qualifications

Students should be aware there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the Bar and should, prior to matriculation, determine what those requirements are in the state(s) in which the student intends to practice.

In no event, however, will the Charleston School of Law admit applicants who do not appear capable of satisfactorily completing its educational program and being admitted to the bar.

Credit for prior education or experience

Credit will be provided for courses taken and passed with a "C" or better at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. No credit will be given for prior experience.

More information

If you'd like to receive information on the Charleston School of Law, please contact us by an online form. Or you can contact Associate Dean John Benfield.