Admissions Requirements & Procedures
Seeking admissions into AHU School of Law is a simple process. We welcome diverse students from different backgrounds and experiences that can and will continue to contribute to our
environment of educational excellence. The following are the minimum entrance requirements: (Must possess or complete
one of the following):
- Associates Degree or greater: Degree must be from an accredited
US college or equivalent.
- A combined total of 60 qualifying semester or 90 qualifying
quarter units/credits or greater: Units/credits must be from
an accredited US college or equivalent.
- Must pass the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)
requirements with a 50 or greater (satisfactory completion
of exams): this solution is for all students who do not possess
sufficient units.
- For students with foreign degrees, a foreign, course-bycourse
evaluation must be provided by one of the California Bar approved Evaluation Providers.
- An official copy of all transcripts or evaluations must be
received by Law School within 45 days from the start of class. Students must complete the admissions
application, enrollment agreement, and sign any
relevant disclosure statements. Students must also submit
a resume and personal statement.
ATTENTION
Applicants with Foreign Qualifications
Applicants who have qualifications from foreign institutions of higher education need to have their credentials evaluated by any of the following third parties:
Evaluation and Education, Inc.
International Evaluation Service
P.O. Box 20348
Long Beach, CA 90801 |
Educational Records Evaluation Service, Inc.
777 Campus Commons Rd., Ste. 200
Sacramento, CA 95825-8309
(916) 565-7475/Fax: (916) 565-7476 |
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 5140 98011-8029
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3470
(414) 289-3400/Fax: (414) 289-3411 |
Foundation for International Services, Inc.
19015 North Creek Parkway, Suite 103
Bothell, WA 98011-8029
(206) 487-2245/Fax: (206) 487-1989 |
Global Services Associates
The Foreign Educational Document Service
P.O. Box 4091
Stockton, CA 95204 |
Global Services
2554 Lincoln Blvd. #445
Marina del Rey, CA 90291-5082
(310) 828-5709 /Fax:(310)-828-5709
[email protected] |
Evaluation is intended to ensure that foreign degrees are equivalent to the degrees offered by institutions of higher learning in the United States. It is recommended that applicants obtain a course-by-course evaluation. Prospective Law Students seeking more information are strongly advised to contact the Admission's Office.
DOCTOR OF JURISPRUDENCE (JD) REQUIREMENTS
Entry Requirements for the JD Program
The JD requires a minimum of 60 semester units or no more
than 90 quarter units.
The JD/BSL Degree programs adhere to the California State Bar
Pre-Legal Education Regulations under Title 4 Admissions and
Educational Standards. Chapter 3. Required Education Rule 4.25
General Education in determining the qualifications of those
applicants who plan to attend law school and become members
of the California Bar.
STEPS FOR ADMISSION ARE AS FOLLOWS:
(Full Student Center access will be granted upon receipt of the
tuition down payment.)
- Completed Application, with a $50.00 Application Fee
- Submit Official Transcripts (Within 45 days of the start of class)
- Completed Enrollment Agreement
- Personal Statement between 300-500 words;
Why do you want to become an attorney?
What commitments will you make to achieve this
goal?
- Professional Resume
Official Acceptance: After these listed items have been received
a student receives an Official Acceptance Letter. If you have not
me the minimum requirements and additional information is
needed, you will receive a Provisional Acceptance Letter.
For more information on Credit transfer, international applicants and much more, please view our law school catalog here.
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