Apply for Admission as a Visiting Student

Students already attending other law schools are welcome to apply to William & Mary Law as a visiting student. A limited number of students may enroll for credits to be applied toward the degree requirements of the visiting student’s law school. Non-matriculating students may not transfer to degree status.

Deadlines:

We accept visiting student applications between April 1, 2010 and July 1, 2010 for enrollment in August 2010. Students generally receive admission decisions in July and early August.

Steps for Applying:

(1) Complete the Application
Applicants may use one of the following methods to submit their application by July 1, 2010:

• LSDAS Electronic Application or single school e-application; or
• Download the application from the William & Mary Law School website.

(2) Submit the Application Fee
Submit a $50 (U.S. dollars) nonrefundable application fee by July 1, 2010. If applying by mail, include a check or money order payable to the College of William & Mary. If applying electronically, make a credit or debit card payment through LSAC.

(3) Submit a Personal Statement and Optional Essay
Submit a personal statement indicating your reasons for seeking visiting student status at William & Mary Law School (Question 33) and, if you choose, an optional essay (Question 34).

(4) Submit Letters of Recommendation
Submit at least two letters of recommendation by July 1, 2010. One letter should be from a faculty member of your current law school. You may submit letters of recommendation with your application, use the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service or the recommenders may send their letter directly to: William & Mary Law School, Admission Office, P.O. Box 8795, Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8795.

(5) Submit Letter of Good Standing and Permission from Degree-Granting School
Submit a letter of good standing from the dean of the law school in which you are currently enrolled indicating that you are eligible to continue your studies for the semester for which you seek admission. The letter from the dean of the school must also grant permission for the applicant to attend William & Mary Law School and must state that credits earned at William & Mary will be applied toward the candidate's degree requirements at his or her degree-granting institution.

(6) Send LSAT Report and Academic Transcripts
Make arrangements to have a copy of your LSAT score and all undergraduate, graduate and law school transcripts sent to William & Mary Law School. The Credential Assembly Service (LSDAS) subscription fee is valid for five years and individuals can update their file and request a new LSDAS report without re-registering for the LSDAS service. Visiting student applicants must request updated transcripts with spring semester grades and, if available, class rank.

(7) Apply for Virginia In-State Tuition Privileges
Applicants claiming entitlement to in-state status must complete the Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Privileges and mail to the Office of the University Registrar as printed on the form. For more information, visit the University Registrar's website.

Checklist:

1. Completed application form;

2. $50 nonrefundable application fee payable to the College of William & Mary or paid by credit or debit card to LSAC;

3. Personal statement(s) including reasons for seeking visiting student status;

4. Two letters of recommendation (one from a law professor);

5. Letter of good standing and permission to visit from degree-granting school;

6. Transcripts of all undergraduate, graduate and law school courses with final grades;

7. LSAT score report sent by LSAC or a copy of an official LSAT score report sent directly from the law school attended; and

8. Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Privileges if you claim Virginia domicile for tuition purposes.

Previous Applicants:

If you submitted an application to William & Mary in the past year, your application materials should be on file and the supplementary items may be used to complete a new application for visiting student status.