The admissions office begins accepting applications on September 1 of each year for the class entering the following fall trimester. Elon Law offers a rolling admissions process: applications will be accepted and considered as long as seats are available in the class. Due to our rolling admissions process, it is better to apply early in the admissions cycle. The admissions process becomes more competitive as additional applications are received and the number of available seats in the class decreases. Those who wish to be considered for merit-based scholarships are strongly encouraged to apply by March 15. That said, as noted in the next question, we will continue to consider applications, offer admission, and award scholarships throughout the summer.

Elon Law offers two decision cycles: Early Decision and Regular Decision. For the August entering class, Early Decision candidates must submit their completed applications by December 8. Under the Regular Decision option, applications must be electronically submitted via the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) by July 15. All required materials must be submitted by the deadline for consideration.

Students should apply online by using the electronic application process provided by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). It is free to create an account on LSAC’s website.

Elon Law does not require that its students have a specific major in college to apply for law school. In fact, each entering class generally has more than 30 different college majors represented! We suggest that you engage in a well-rounded education that allows you to develop critical and analytical thinking, reading comprehension, writing, as well as communication skills and abilities.

Elon Law does not have a requirement for a minimum LSAT or GRE score nor a minimum grade point average (GPA) to apply. To be a strong candidate for admission, an applicant must have a competitive LSAT or GRE score and a solid GPA as indicated by Elon Law’s most recent median statistics. When evaluating an applicant’s undergraduate GPA, the Admissions Committee considers many factors as part of a holistic admissions process.

The LSAT is offered multiple times each year. Generally, students must register 6+ weeks in advance for the LSAT, so please plan your test date accordingly to meet the required application deadlines for Elon Law. Please see the LSAC website for more information about the LSAT and specific testing dates for the current year.

Yes, we will accept the June LSAT. Please refer to LSAC for information on LSAT testing, score release dates, etc.

For an applicant who has multiple LSAT scores, the admissions committee primarily considers the highest score (within the last 5 years) but may also consider an applicant’s LSAT average.

Yes. Your LSAT score is valid for five years. For more information, please refer to LSAC’s website.

Yes. Applicants are encouraged to submit their application and to complete as much of the application as they can as soon as possible. Likewise, even while awaiting a score, an applicant can request that letters of recommendation and undergraduate transcripts be sent to LSAC.  That way, when the LSAT score is available, LSAC can send a CAS report to the law school, and the Admissions Committee can move forward with considering the application. Applicants may alternatively apply using an official GRE score.

Yes. You may update your contact information and upload addenda via your Interactive Student Portal or contact the Admissions Office at lawadmissions@elon.edu for updates.

Transcripts must be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service. If you are still in undergraduate school when you apply, it is likely that the transcript you submit will not yet reflect receipt of an undergraduate degree. Before you enroll, we must receive an official transcript from your bachelor’s degree-granting institution through LSAC.

One-year deferrals are available on a case-by-case basis. To obtain a deferral, a written request should be submitted to the Admissions Committee at lawadmissions@elon.edu.

Elon Law now offers a part-time/Flex program with evening classes at our regional campus in Charlotte, NC. The Full-Time Greensboro campus does not offer a part-time program.

Yes. The Early Decision option is available for prospective students who have concluded that the Elon University School of Law will provide them with the legal education that best fulfills their needs and expectations. Applicants who are certain that Elon Law is their first choice institution are encouraged to apply as Early Decision candidates.

Early Decision candidates must submit their completed application by December 8. Only completed applications are considered for admission. An application is considered complete when all required documents, including the application form, the application fee, a CAS report, and two letters of recommendation have been received by the school. Applicants should also consider, and incorporate into their application timelines, the time it will take for the CAS reports to be processed and transmitted to the School of Law.

Early Decision candidates will be notified by January 16 with a decision about whether their application for admission has been accepted, denied, or deferred for further review. If the Early Decision application is deferred for further review, then it becomes a part of the Regular Decision pool and will be considered along with all other applications through the Regular Decision rolling admission cycle. If an Early Decision applicant is denied admission or the decision is deferred for further review, the applicant may continue being considered for admission to law schools to which they had previously applied and may initiate applications to additional law schools.

Early Decision candidates agree that they will not submit an early decision application to any other law school this year. Early Decision candidates agree that, if admitted to Elon Law under the Early Decision option, they will withdraw pending applications to other law schools and not submit any additional applications.

The accepted Early Decision candidate will submit a nonrefundable deposit of $500 to Elon University by the deposit deadline provided by the admissions office. This deposit will be credited toward fall trimester tuition. The School of Law reserves the right to provide other law schools with the names of applicants accepted under its Early Decision option.

Applicants admitted under the Regular Decision option must submit a non-refundable deposit of $250 by April 15. A second $250 non-refundable deposit must then be submitted by May 15. These deposits will be credited toward Fall Trimester tuition.

No. We only accept these applications for the fall.

In addition to complying with all general admission procedures, a transfer applicant must submit a letter of good standing and an official transcript from their current law school. Either the letter of good standing or the official transcript must indicate the applicant’s current class rank. Transfer applicants must be enrolled at a law school that is accredited by the American Bar Association.

The School of Law requires 86 credit hours for graduation. Transfer students are generally required to complete four full-time trimesters in residence at Elon Law and receive at least 56 credits toward the JD degree at the law school. Up to 30 academic credits may be given for work at another law school. Course credit is generally awarded for work completed with a grade of C or higher. Students ineligible for readmission at another law school may not transfer to Elon.

Yes. Visiting students must have the permission of their home law school and be in good academic standing at their home law school. They are limited to one year of legal studies at Elon Law. Visiting students will receive their law degrees from their home law school and will not be eligible for an Elon Law degree.

In addition to complying with the general admission procedures, a visiting applicant must submit a letter of good standing & permission to visit along with an official transcript from the current law school to the Elon Law registrar. Either the letter or the official transcript must include the visiting applicant’s class rank.

Elon Law receives around 1,000 applications annually.

Typically, half of each entering class is from North Carolina, while half of students are from out of state. Other states/jurisdictions often represented in the entering class include: Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, New York, New Jersey, Ohio and Texas.

The law school does not provide housing for students. However, numerous housing options exist in downtown Greensboro and throughout the Triad region. The admissions office maintains a list of local apartment communities for admitted students as a starting point for finding accommodations during law school. The law school makes no representation of any housing opportunities recommended in person, over the phone, or online.

Elon Law’s tuition information can be found here.

More than 90 percent of each entering class receive a merit-based scholarship. There is no separate scholarship application–all applicants are automatically considered for scholarships. Applicants interested in fellowships are invited to apply for the Advocacy, Business and Leadership Fellows Programs. These fellowships carry with them programming opportunities, additional scholarship assistance and a funded summer externship opportunity.

In addition to scholarships, most Elon Law students rely on loans to finance their legal education.  Students must complete the FAFSA to apply for loans. The Office of Financial Planning is available to assist applicants with the loan and financial aid process.