Transfer Admissions and Transfer Credit
Transfer Credits
As of August 2024, Wilmington University School of Law accepts transfer students into the J.D. program. Students are able to transfer credits that are equivalent to the requisite number of credits for the first year required curriculum for use towards the J.D. program at Wilmington University. The current first year curriculum consists of 29 credits.
- Incoming transfer courses must have a grade of C or higher. Grades of Pass must be designated as equivalent to at least a grade of C or higher on the transcript.
- Courses must have been taken for academic credit at an ABA approved law school.
- Courses are evaluated for Wilmington University equivalency by review of the course description and/or syllabus.
- Credits for Introduction to Law School coursework, orientation, remedial skills, co-curricular activities, and externship credits are not transferable.
- If a student transfers into Wilmington University from another law school, such a student cannot take any law courses outside of Wilmington University School of Law unless the Associate Dean for Academics, or their designee, grants permission upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances.
Transfer Admission
Wilmington University School of Law only accepts applicants must be in good standing at an ABA approved law school. Please see the complete list of required and suggested documents.
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