University of the District of Columbia application requirements
Apply by May 15. The application fee is $40. University of the District of Columbia requires 7 application materials, listed below.
Deadline
Dates below are for the current application cycle. Missing one is not a soft problem — most schools will not read a late file.
Application deadline: May 15.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Priority deadline | February 15 |
What you must submit
Everything on this list goes through the school's application. If an item is optional at this school, it is marked optional; 'optional' essays are read when submitted.
- Completed online application via LSAC
- LSAT score
- Transcripts via CAS
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Justice Essay
- Resume/CV
University of the District of Columbia requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.
Tests accepted: LSAT.
Recommendation letters
Ask for letters early. A recommender's deadline is your deadline, and a rushed letter helps no one.
Two letters of recommendation required, submitted via CAS; if you are still in school or have recently graduated, an academic recommendation is strongly suggested; if you have been out of school for a significant time, professional recommendations may be submitted instead
Personal statement
Write to this school's prompt and limits, not a generic essay with the name swapped.
Personal statement should detail interest in UDC Law and explain how attending will allow you to realize your dreams and aspirations; no length limit stated on the page
Fees and waivers
Application fee: $40.
Fee waivers: Application fee will be waived if you apply by the priority deadline (February 15)
University of the District of Columbia admissions numbers
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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against University of the District of Columbia'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.