American University application requirements

Apply by March 1. The application fee is $70. American University requires 6 application materials, listed below.

Deadline

Application deadline: March 1.

What you must submit

• Personal statement
• Resume
• LSAT or GRE score
• CAS Report
• Transcripts via CAS
• Letter(s) of recommendation

American University requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.

Tests accepted: LSAT or GRE.

Recommendation letters

1 required, maximum 2

Personal statement

Open-ended prompt: focus on who you are and why you want to attend law school; recommended length 2-3 pages, double-spaced, at least 11 point font; other AUWCL page states maximum 3 pages double-spaced in LSAC instructions excerpt - recommended length used here from official FAQ

Fees and waivers

Application fee: $70.

Fee waivers: $70 fee automatically waived for applications submitted by the fee waiver deadline on Admissions Timeline & Requirements; school does not waive/pay LSAC CAS Report fee

American University admissions numbers

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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against American University's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.