Apply for Admission to the JD Program
The Admissions Committee follows professional guidelines when reviewing applications. At a minimum, you must provide information demonstrating you have the requisite intellectual skills to be successful in law school. While LSAT scores and undergraduate GPA are important considerations for admission, they are not the sole factors. We also look for maturity, initiative, public service and a fit with our educational philosophy and curricular strengths. In the application, you will need to give us clear evidence of your abilities through your essay, detailed descriptions of challenging work, and specific letters of recommendation. The Admissions Committee looks at each applicant as a whole person and spends a great deal of time reviewing every application, especially the essay portion.
Application Process - Juris Doctor 2011
In 2011, there will be two entering terms: Spring 2011 and Fall 2011.
There is no part-time entry program. We have rolling admissions, so applying early is very important. Late applicants are evaluated if time and space permit.
To apply, complete the online the University of New Hampshire School of Law JD Application for Admission through LSDAS. All applicants must register with LSDAS and must apply through its electronic service. If you do not have an LSDAS user account already, you can create one prior to completing the application.
Spring 2011 Entry:
The University of New Hampshire School of Law will begin accepting applications for the spring and fall 2011 Juris Doctor program on October 1, 2011. (Application will be available on October 1, 2010.) The deadline for application submission for JD students is December 1, 2010 for Spring.
Fall 2011 Entry:
UNH Law will begin accepting applications for the Fall 2011 Juris Doctor program on October 1, 2011. The deadline for application submission for JD students is April 1, 2011.
To be considered for a merit scholarship, your application must be received by March 15th.
Online Status
When we receive your application, we will acknowledge its receipt via e-mail and assign you a password to Applicant Online Status, where you will be able to track your application's progress. It may take a few days or more to receive your Law School Report that contains letters of recommendation, LSAT scores, and transcripts, so please be patient. Make sure, however, that your LSDAS records are current and complete.
Your Decision Notification
We are on a "rolling admissions" basis and will notify you by mail of the decision by our Admissions Committee. You The Admissions Committee's decision will take about 4-6 weeks after your application is complete, including all required application parts.
Please read the application instructions carefully to be sure you have provided all necessary information and presented your attachments (e.g., double spaced) appropriately.
Please keep your e-mail address current and let us know of any changes.
