J.D. Non-matriculating Applicants

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Thank you for your interest in applying to UCLA School of Law as a non-matriculating student.  The online application will be available in early May, 2010, and will be due by July 5, 2010. 

UCLA School of Law accepts non-matriculating students.  Students from law schools that are only state approved are not eligible for admission. The decision to accept nonmatriculating students is at the discretion of the school. Nonmatriculating students are required to pay all the UCLA School of Law fees and tuition but will receive their law degree from their school of origin.

Applicants must submit the following directly to UCLA School of Law:

1. An application for nonmatriculating status found at: www.law.ucla.edu/admissions/jd/ or www.LSAC.org.
2. An essay that discusses background, goals, and the compelling reason(s) for requesting nonmatriculating status.
3. Current resume.
4. Official transcripts of law school grades sent directly to LSAC or to UCLA School of Law.
5. Two letters of recommendation. One letter must be from a law school faculty member familiar with the applicant's academic performance. The second letter  must be from someone who can verify the applicant's compelling reason for seeking admission to UCLA School of Law for the final year. Letters of recommendation may be sent through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service or directly to UCLA School of Law.
6. Law school report (including LSAT score and undergraduate transcripts) sent directly from the Law School Admission Council.
7. Letter of good standing from current law school dean or registrar which will include permission to register as a visiting student.
8. Pay the nonrefundable $75 application fee in the form of a check, money order, or international money order payable to The Regents of the University of California or pay electronically by credit card via LSAC.

Applications for nonmatriculating status will be available online May 1, 2010, and must be submitted on or before July 5, 2010.  Applicants will be notified of the decision by the end of July 2010.