Southwestern University application requirements
Apply by April 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry). The application fee is $60. Southwestern University requires 6 application materials, listed below.
Deadline
Application deadline: April 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Concurrent-degree / financial aid priority deadline | February 1 |
What you must submit
- Application
- Personal statement
- Resumé
- Official CAS report (transcripts, LSAT score(s), LSAT writing sample(s))
- Letter(s) of recommendation
- Application fee
Southwestern University requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.
Tests accepted: LSAT (including LSAT Writing sample).
Recommendation letters
At least one letter of recommendation required; up to three accepted (submitted via the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service through CAS)
Personal statement
Required; no specific prompt or question — the statement may address, but is not limited to, interests, motivation toward law, personal qualities, academic experience, social background, or other topics not presented on the application form; the subject matter is up to the applicant, with reviewers focused on determining the applicant's potential to be a successful law student and graduate of Southwestern; two to three pages in length, typed and double-spaced
Fees and waivers
Application fee: $60.
Fee waivers: The $60 fee is waived for applicants who have received a fee waiver from either Southwestern Law School or LSAC
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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against Southwestern 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.