100 Ellinwood Way, #275
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523-4817
(925)969-3568
law@jfku.edu Download Application Form Application:
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The School of Law admits new students twice a year; in fall (August) and in spring (January). The deadline to apply is June 30 for fall admission, and December 1 for Spring admission. These deadlines may be waived at the discretion of the school. Applicants to spring enrollment may take the December LSAT even if it is given after the admissions deadline, provided that all other application materials are submitted on time.
To be considered for admission, an applicant must submit:
- a completed application form;
- the required, non-refundable application fee;
- an LSAT score with writing sample;
- official transcripts from all college and university study; and
- a personal statement.
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John F. Kennedy University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientation or disability. In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, the university actively encourages applications from members of all groups that are underrepresented in higher education. The law school is proud of high enrollment of women (60%) and students of color (40%).
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Tuition
Tuition for the School of Law will be $664 per unit in 2007-2008 (subject to change). Estimated annual tuition will be approximately $16,000 for part-time students, or $19,500 for full-time students.
Financial Aid
John F. Kennedy University is authorized to distribute federal financial aid. Students must fill out a FAFSA form and a university supplemental form in order to be eligible. The university recommends that applicants complete these financial aid forms at least two months prior to enrollment. Contact the university Financial Aid Office for more information.
The School of Law maintains a limited scholarship fund for promising applicants. All applicants are given automatic consideration for these funds as part of their admissions review.
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School of Law Open House for Prospective Students
The School of Law holds Open Houses several times each semester, at which faculty, alumni, students, and staff are available to talk about law school and about JFKU, and to answer prospective students' questions. A brief classroom lecture is usually given at these events. Contact the admissions office for more information.
Campus Visits
The School of Law welcomes and encourages prospective students to visit the campus in Pleasant Hill. Admissions staff are available to meet with prospective students to discuss their applications, the school's Juris Doctor program, and law school generally. Prospective students may also make appointments to visit first-year classes. The admissions staff is also available to talk over the phone or respond to emailed questions and comments.
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John F. Kennedy University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. The School of Law is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. Accreditation by the Committee of Bar Examiners permits graduates from John F. Kennedy University School of Law to take the California Bar Examination upon graduation and, when the graduate passes and complies with other admission requirements, to practice law anywhere in the state.
Study at, or graduation from, this law school may not qualify a student to take the bar examination in other states or satisfy the requirements to practice law in other states. Therefore, if a student intends to seek admission to practice law in a state other than California, the student should contact the admitting authority in that state as soon as possible for information regarding the legal education requirements for admission to practice law.
