The law school has rolling admissions. Beginning December 1, completed applications are reviewed. Applications will be accepted through June 1 of each year; however, to maximize the opportunity of admission, candidates should submit completed applications by March 1. Early submission of applications is highly encouraged to obtain full consideration for open seats and available scholarship monies. Transfer applicants with at least one full year of advanced credit should apply for admission for the fall term by July 1.
Each applicant for admission should submit credentials to the Associate Director of Admissions, School of Law- Camden, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, 406 Penn Street, 3rd Floor, Camden, NJ 08102. The following are required:
1. A written application (available from the Office of Law School Admissions) or application submitted online, together with the admission application fee ($50).
2. A Law School Data Assembly Service Report (LSDAS).
a. Registration should be made with the Law School Data Assembly Service, Box 2000, Newtown, PA 18940.
b. Official transcripts from all colleges attended should be sent directly to the Law School Data Assembly Service in accordance with LSDAS instructions.
c. Law School Data Assembly Service also handles registration for the Law School Admission Test. All test dates should be noted on the registration so that the scores will be indicated on the report.
3. Two letters of recommendation from college professors, current employers, commanding officers, or others who have observed the applicant in a working capacity. These letters should be submitted through the LSDAS letter of recommendation service. There is no additional charge for this service.
For tours of the campus, applicants may contact the admissions office at 800/466-7561 or email: admissions@cam.law.rutgers.edu.
