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Southwestern's J.D. and LL.M. applications for Admission are available in both electronic (preferred) and print versions.

J.D. & Concurrent Degree Programs

To apply to Southwestern, all first-year applicants must:

Meet the requirements for undergraduate pre-legal education
Register with the Law School Admissions Council and subscribe to the Credential Assembly Service
Register for and take the Law School Admissions Test
Complete a Law School Admissions Test Writing Sample
Provide a complete application file
Pay the application fee
Meet any and all additional requirements related to the applicant’s desired program
Complete personal interviews as requested by the Admissions Office

To access Southwestern's electronic application, available through the Law School Admissions Council, click the appropriate button:

Although online applications are preferred, a paper application may be requested by contacting the Admissions Office.

To access Southwestern's electronic application for the General LL.M. (Individualized Studies) through the LSAC, click here.

Although online applications through LSAC are preferred, you can download and print an application here.

To access Southwestern's electronic application for the LL.M. in Entertainment and Media Law through the LSAC, click here.

Although online applications are preferred, a paper application may be requested by contacting the Entertainment LL.M./Institute Office.