California Western application requirements
Apply by July 31, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry). California Western charges no application fee. California Western requires 6 application materials, listed below.
Deadline
Application deadline: July 31, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Priority deadline | April 1, 2027 |
What you must submit
- LSAC application
- Transcripts via LSAC
- LSAT or GRE/JD-Next score
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Resume
California Western requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.
Tests accepted: LSAT, GRE, or JD-Next.
Recommendation letters
Two letters of recommendation required
Personal statement
All applicants required to provide a two to three-page personal statement; highlight unique or valuable experiences outside the classroom, goals, or motivation for a law degree
Fees and waivers
California Western charges no application fee.
California Western admissions numbers
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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against California Western'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.