J.D. Admission Requirements
Applicants may submit their application prior to completing their bachelor's degree. However, new students must have their bachelor's degree conferred prior to the start of classes.
The Fall 2025 New JD Student application is available.
The application Deadline is July 31st.
The Fall 2025 Transfer Student Application will be available in May.
Fall 2025 First-Year JD Application Instructions
To start the application process for WilmU Law, you will first need to visit the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website and create an account. Applicants must also register for LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service.
LSAC Law School Code: 5200
Current WilmU undergraduate or graduate students and alumni should review the Automatic Admissions Program requirements.
Important information for international students needing a Visa. - We cannot enroll students who require a Visa in order to attend since we received ABA approval in March 2025.
Due to ABA standards related to online courses, WilmU Law cannot enroll more evening students than day students. This may result in some qualified evening applicants being placed on the waitlist and/or being offered a seat in the 2026 starting class. Applicants interested in the evening program should contact law admissions for more details.
Required and Optional Application Documents
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The Application Form (Required)
Submitted online via the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). An account with LSAC is required to complete this step. -
Credential Assembly Service (Required)
All applicants are required to register and submit the appropriate materials through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS), including their LSAT score(s) (if applicable), all official transcripts, and letters of recommendation. -
Standardized Test Score (Required)
Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). Test scores are valid for five years only. GRE School Code: 4014 -
All Official Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts (Required)
Applicants must submit transcripts to LSAC via the Credential Assembly Service. See Admission Policies for more details concerning transcripts. -
Two Letters of Recommendation (Encouraged)
Applicants are encouraged to submit up to two letters of recommendation through the Credential Assembly Service. Both academic and professional recommendations may be submitted. Additional letters of recommendation may be submitted by email to lawadmissions@wilmu.edu. -
Personal Statement (Encouraged)
Applicants are encouraged to submit a personal statement. The personal statement is an opportunity to provide the admissions committee with additional information regarding your background, experiences, and interests. The statement should be attached to your online application and be limited to two double-spaced pages. -
Resume (Encouraged)
Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume detailing your education, employment, skills, honors, awards, and accomplishments. The resume should be attached to your online application. -
Admissions Interview
The admissions committee may require some applicants to interview as part of the admissions process. -
Character and Fitness Responses
The application contains questions concerning the applicant’s character and fitness for admission to the bar. Affirmative answers to these questions must be accompanied by an addendum explaining the affirmative character and fitness answer.
Important Notice:
Wilmington University School of Law complies with Delaware Code Title 14 Section 303C.
Qualifications for Admission to the Bar: In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
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