Application Process
The Charlotte School of Law attracts applicants from not only North and South Carolina, but also from all over the United States. The process to gain admission is competitive; however, those who have scored well on the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) and have a good undergraduate grade point average are good candidates to study law in our student-centered program.
CharlotteLaw offers a full-time program (completed in 3 years) and a flexible part-time program (completed in 4 years). Applications are accepted and reviewed throughout the academic year for entrance into either our fall class or spring class. We do not have an application deadline. However, in order to have the best chance of being selected to join the CharlotteLaw family you are encouraged to get your application in early and to complete the application process early (have all required materials on file). Early applicants with competitive numbers have the BEST chance of receiving a merit-based scholarship award.
The CharlotteLaw admissions office staff will attempt to notify an applicant if a required item is missing from the application file. However, the applicant remains ultimately responsible for ensuring that the application file is completed in a timely fashion.
File Review Process
Fall semester applications are reviewed after October 1 of each year. The file review process continues until the class size goal is met.
January semester applications are reviewed after September 15th of each year. The file review process continues until the class size goal is met.
Deferred Admission
Charlotte School of Law does not defer admission from one year to the following year. However, an applicant may be granted a deferral within the same academic year; that is from fall matriculation to spring matriculation. Otherwise, applicants who are offered admission but do not enroll, must reapply.
Transfer/Visiting Students
Applications to transfer to Charlotte School of Law or to attend as a visiting student are evaluated by the Admissions Committee on a case-by-case basis. Transfer or visiting status is granted only to applicants who are currently in law school (i.e., no breaks in education). If such an applicant is accepted, further details, instructions and forms will be sent to the accepted applicant.
Transfer applicants complete the normal application process indicating that they are applying as a transfer student. They are also required to submit official law school transcripts and a Dean’s Certification Letter, or Letter of Good Standing from their current law school directly to CharlotteLaw. Their file will not be reviewed until all items have been received.
Visiting Applicants must receive permission from their current law school to receive credit for CharlotteLaw classes. Download the Visiting Student Application. Contact the admissions office with questions.