At the earliest possible date, the student must arrange for submission of two official transcripts verifying award of the degree to the School of Law. A required, five-evening orientation program for beginning law students is held the week before classes begin. Introduction to Law and Legal Systems covers such topics as outlining, briefing, preparing for class, ethics, an overview of the legal system and much more. This one credit hour class is required and will count toward the graduation credit hour requirements. In addition, it provides students with a smoother transition into the study of law.
Additional information is mailed to admitted students during the summer.
Cover letter explaining the reasons for transfer. An original, official law school transcript showing all grades earned. A letter from the law school dean or associate dean confirming that the student is in good academic standing, eligible to continue and was not subject to disciplinary action. Transfer applications are usually received in May, June and July. Admission decisions are usually made in July as the above requested materials are often not available until that time.