Transfer and Visiting Students

Information for Applicants from Foreign Institutions

Transfer Students

Students who have satisfactorily completed at least one year of recent law studies at another American Bar Association-approved law school may apply for admission to Southwestern as advanced students. A maximum of 43 semester units of credit may be granted for academic work successfully completed (with a grade of "C" or better), the exact number being determined on a case by case basis. To apply for admission as a transfer student, the following materials must be submitted to the Southwestern Admissions Office:

Application for Admission
Application fee
A copy of the applicant's official LSDAS Report on file at the current law school
Official transcript from the current law school indicating grades earned
Letter from the dean of the current law school affirming that the applicant is in good standing at the completion of the first year and is eligible to return
Class rank (indicated on transcript or letter of good standing)
Personal statement indicating reasons for transfer
Resume (optional)
Letters of recommendation (optional)

These documents are necessary to complete a transfer applicant's file, whether or not advanced standing is requested. Southwestern reserves the right to refuse to grant credit for advanced standing. Students who have earned their law credits at state-accredited or unaccredited schools are not eligible for advanced standing.

Application Deadline for Fall 2008 entry: Monday, June 30th

Visiting Students

Students in good standing at other American Bar Association-approved law schools, alumni, and members of the California Bar may be permitted to register for courses at Southwestern. Such individuals typically enroll in summer session, but may enroll in other courses offered throughout the year when space is available. To apply for admission as a visiting student, the following materials must be submitted to the Southwestern Admissions Office:

Application for Admission
Application fee
A copy of the applicant's official LSDAS Report on file at the current law school
Letter from the dean of current institution indicating the student's good standing and granting permission to take the desired course(s) at Southwestern
Personal Statement
Resume (optional)
Letters of recommendation (optional)

Application Deadline for Fall 2008 entry: Monday, June 30th

Visiting Students - Summer

If you are interested in applying as a visiting student for summer session, please click here as you will need to apply through the Registration and Academic Records Office.