How to Apply

Learn more about the timeline of applying to law school, the materials you'll need to submit and various pathways to earn a legal education.

Your path to a Juris Doctor at the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law begins here. We make the process straightforward and supportive, with clear steps and resources to help you succeed. Explore the sections below to learn about deadlines, requirements and more.

Application Process

Learn how to apply to Brandeis Law, including important dates and deadlines. Our admissions team reviews applications on a rolling basis, so applying early is encouraged.

Application Materials

Find out what’s required for a complete application: the LSAT, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, written statements and more.

Course Load

Review the standard and reduced course load options for first-year law students, including credit requirements and other details.

3+3 Program

Learn more about our special admissions pathway that allows eligible University of Louisville students to begin law school after three years of undergrad.

Transfers & Visitors

See how to apply as a transfer or visiting student if you’ve completed coursework at another ABA-accredited law school.

International Students

Learn about additional requirements and other information for international students seeking to complete our JD program.