No prelegal studies or employment are prescribed. Applying Our Goals to the Numbers Game To reach our goals the Admissions Committee follows some guidelines and rules of thumb when reviewing applications. While the LSAT score and undergraduate grade point average are important factors in considering admissions, they are not the sole factors - high numbers alone do not assure admissions. We also look for maturity, initiative, public service, and a fit with our educational philosophy and curricular strengths. Motivation, a record of diligence, and success in a field not comparable to law are not sufficient evidence of capability for law school.
Qualifications are much clearer in well-prepared applications.
Getting the message to the Admissions Committee may be crucial to acceptance. We are looking for individuals who not only have the ability to successfully complete the work required of them in law school but will also make a contribution to the law school community. After an initial review of your application, the Admissions Committee may request a personal interview and sometimes a special writing exercise. These are usually done at the Law Center, although applicants living at a great distance may be interviewed by a Franklin Pierce graduate in their area. We believe that extra care is required to fairly evaluate applicants for whom grades or LSAT scores may not be predictive, including people brought up using languages other than English, members of racial or cultural minorities who have been educationally disadvantaged, and those with various handicaps.