Have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of law school
Take the LSAT, GRE, or qualify under the LSAT exemption policy
Sign up for an LSAC account and Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Submit an electronic application through LSAC which includes:
College Transcripts
Personal Statement – Two pages about yourself
Resume – One page describing your academic, extracurricular, and professional activities
Letters of Recommendation – Two letters from professors discussing your academic abilities (professional references are acceptable from non-traditional candidates)
Two-Leader Ecclesiastical Endorsement
LDS applicants must have an endorsement from both their current Bishop and Stake President
Non-LDS applicants need an endorsement from a member of clergy from their own faith (or a local LDS Bishop) and from the non-denominational BYU Chaplain
Application Review Process
The BYU Law School Admissions Committee reviews applications on a rolling basis. Typically, applicants can expect a response in 4 to 6 weeks. A decision from the Committee will be acceptance, denial, or an invitation to join the waitlist.
