If you wish to apply for admission to the J.D. Program at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, please complete the application through the Law School Admission Council’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS). CAS registrants can access the electronic application at no additional charge beyond the CAS fee.
Important Dates and Deadlines
- September 1 - Applications accepted for the upcoming academic year.
- November 15 - Application deadline for the Early Decision Program.
- February 1 - Application deadline for Kennedy Scholar consideration.
- March 1 - Priority deadline to receive a decision by May 1 and to receive maximum consideration for merit-based scholarships. Also, deadline for international applicants.
- April 1 - Application opens for transfer applicants.
- June 1 - Final application deadline for: first-time applicants, reapplicants, and IU McKinney LLM transfer applicants. Incomplete files submitted by the deadline must become complete by June 15.
- June 15 - Final application deadline for transfer applicants (non-LLM). Incomplete files submitted by the deadline must become complete by July 1.
J.D. Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admittance to the McKinney J.D. program, you must:
- Have received a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from an approved college or university by the first day of the fall semester. At least 90 credit hours of your undergraduate work must be in academic rather than skills-training courses.
- Take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
- LSAT-flex exams will be accepted.
- June 2022 exams will only be accepted for Fall 2022 waitlisted candidates and we will not accept the July 2022 exam.
- Register for the LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
- Forward your transcripts from any institution you have ever attended to LSAC.
- Submit two letters of recommendation to LSAC.
- Submit a completed Law School Application (including personal statement and resume) no later than May 15 of the year in which you seek admission. There is no application fee.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, in compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, mental or physical handicap, age, gender, or sexual orientation in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This policy covers, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, educational services, programs, and activities.
J.D. Admissions Selection Process
When considering your application, the Admissions Committee will look first at your undergraduate grade point average (UGPA) and LSAT score. A formula combining these factors (derived annually from a study comparing the UGPA and LSAT scores of current students with their subsequent law school performances) is used to predict your success in law school.
Additionally, admissions decisions are based on a combination of factors, including:
- The quality and strength of your undergraduate program
- Worthwhile community and extracurricular activities
- Employment during and after college
- Graduate work
- A written personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
Additional Application Materials
We encourage you to include, in writing, any additional relevant information you wish us to consider in making our decision. Examples include:
- Providing an explanation for an UGPA or LSAT score that you feel doesn’t properly reflect your academic ability
- Providing a statement attesting to the fact that you were disadvantaged because of economic, educational, racial, or cultural circumstances
Reapplicants
Applicants who previously applied to IU McKinney should submit a new personal statement and at least one new letter of recommendation (unless LORs are over 2 years old). The applicant may also need to have an advising call with an admissions advisor to discuss ways to strengthen their application.
For more information or help with the application process, email us at lawadmit@iupui.edu or call us at 317-274-2459.
