How to
apply to law school
Application facts
- Every application includes: a personal statement; resume; letters of recommendation; and transcripts
- The Credential Assembly Service (CAS) allows you to only send your transcripts, letters of recommendation, and any other documents required for each of your law school applications one time—to LSAC.
- Mitchell Hamline has no application fee. There is a cost to create an LSAC account.
- It will be about four-to-six weeks after you complete your application and submit your CAS report before you hear your admission decision.
Information sessions
Start by attending an information session. They happen throughout the year and are a good way to learn from our admission team and current students about the whole process.
See: Visiting Mitchell Hamline to check the schedule
Admitted students 101
Most law schools—including Mitchell Hamline—hold events for admitted students in the spring. This is right before the initial deposit deadlines so you can learn more about the schools and help you decide where to go.
Applying: You don’t have to do it alone
Yes, you have to write your own personal statements, but we can coach you on what to do when. People with family or friends who’ve gone to law school often find the process easier because they’ve asked those people for advice. You should feel just as welcome to ask our Admissions team for help.
Start with admissions @mitchellhamline.edu for any questions.
Application tips
- If you are not accepted to law school, contact us and ask what you might do to improve your chances.
- You can apply again the following application cycle.
- That personal statement is really important.
- Your personal statement helps schools determine how well you write.
- When you’re accepted and get your scholarship offer, the next step is to confirm where you want to go by making a deposit to save your spot.
- Mitchell Hamline only uses your highest LSAT score when reviewing your application.
- Apply early (please)! The application window opens Oct. 1 and there are limited spots for each new class.
- Your letters of recommendation serve as proof of your academic ability.
- If you’ve been out of school a while, a letter from your boss will help if it speaks to your analytical and writing skills, problem solving, creating thinking, and reasoning.
- Letters from family or friends or even lawyers or judges who do not appear familiar with your daily work are not particularly helpful.