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Applying to Valparaiso Law

 

The admissions process at Valparaiso University School of Law is truly holistic, extremely competitive and therefore very selective. The LSAT and GPA alone do not guarantee admission or rejection. Factors considered in admission include, but are not limited to, an applicants:

  • Ability (LSAT, GPA)
  • Age
  • Background, i.e. rural, inner city, etc...
  • Character and Fitness
  • Disability
  • Educational background, i.e. strength of undergraduate school & major
  • Extra and Co-Curricular activities
  • Ethnic diversity
  • Family History, i.e. the first person in their family to ever graduate from college, etc...
  • Geographic diversity
  • Graduation date, i.e. did they graduate 2, 3, 5, 16 years ago
  • Letters of Recommendation, not how many but how strong they are
  • Personal essay, i.e. writing ability
  • Racial diversity
  • Religious diversity
  • Work experience, i.e. work during college and/or after college, etc...

Our scholarships are not automatic either. We do not have an automatic system where you get scholarships because you have 2 or 3 factors. Our scholarships are based upon the same criteria as admissions. We have limited funds and scholarships are even more competitive so only the best applicants get scholarships.

Valparaiso University School of Law seeks talented, highly motivated and well-rounded students who are strong in mind and spirit, who approach the law as a service and a calling, not a trade.

As an applicant to one of the four Indiana law schools, you may be eligible to become a Fellow in the ICLEO program, which is patterned after the national CLEO program.

Because we feel it is important for you to be able to speak with someone throughout your admissions process, we have a number of staff members on hand to assist you.

Here are some basic facts and important dates to help you stay on track while applying to Valparaiso Law.

To experience Valparaiso University School of Law - Apply today! Or, if you'd rather, fill out our Inquiry Form and we'll send you a packet of admissions and financial aid information.