In order to speed up the application process, please make certain that you have completed every item on the application before submitting it to the Admissions Department so that review of your application is not delayed.

1. Application for Admission
   The application for admission should be completed, signed and submitted to the Admissions Department as soon as possible. You may make a request for application materials by email, phone, or you can download the application.
   
   
2. Personal Statement
   Each applicant must submit a personal statement along with the application. The statement should contain information regarding any relevant factors that may not have been fully explained in the application form and that may assist the members of the Admissions Committee in their review of your application.
   
   
3. Application Fee
   The $40 application fee (check or money order payable to Massachusetts School of Law) must accompany the application form. The application fee is non-refundable and is not applied to tuition if you are accepted.
   
   
4. Three Letters of Recommendation
   Recommendations should be sent directly to the Admissions Department. Federal law gives students in attendance at MSLAW the right to review letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf unless that right is waived. While applicants are not required to make such a waiver, they are advised that some people may not be willing to provide a recommendation in its absence. The letters of recommendation forms have a place to mark your preference. Please mark them before giving them to your recommenders. Any additional letters submitted on your behalf must contain this statement. Download application and recommendation forms.
   
   
5. Personal Interview
   Each applicant must complete a personal interview with the Admissions Department. The interview will be scheduled once you have submitted your application and transcripts. It will consist of questions regarding any relevant factors that may not have been fully explained in the application form and that may assist the members of the Admissions Committee in their review of your application.
   
   
6. MSLAT
   All applicants must take the Massachusetts School of Law Aptitude Test (MSLAT). This test is in place of the traditional LSAT test. All applicants will take the test on the same day they have their personal interview. The interview will take place first and the test will be administered immediately following the interview. MSLaw faculty members will review the test and assess both technical and analytical skills. MSLAW also uses this test to determine if students meet the required English proficiency needed to complete their legal studies.
   
   
7. Official Transcripts
   Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools must be submitted to the Admissions Department. Transcripts for academic work done at foreign institutions must be translated into English and evaluated by a certified credential evaluation service that identifies each credential and gives its U.S. equivalent. EVALUATION: Center for Educational Documentation: 617/ 338-7171 www.cedevaluations.com TRANSLATION: Boston Language Institute: 617/ 262-3500 or Linguistic Systems: 617/ 864-3900

Because each law school's application is different, please be certain to read every item carefully. It is your responsibility to make sure that all statements made on the application are accurate and complete.

You are required to update us, in writing, about any changes that take place after you submit the application. Any failure to supply accurate, complete or updated information may result in a withdrawal of any offer of admission or cancellation of registration, and may be a violation of Massachusetts School of Law Code of Conduct.

All materials submitted with or in support of an application becomes the property of MSLAW and are not returnable. An application is considered complete only when all of the materials have been received.