Thank you for your interest in California Western School of Law!  We are confident you will agree that California Western is what a law school ought to be - collegial, innovative, thoroughly grounded in legal basics, globally connected, linked to a panoramic vision of social awareness, dedicated to preparing you for a deeply satisfying career in law. 

We pride ourselves on the diversity and range of our student body so we consider a variety of factors, beyond the LSAT score and undergraduate grade point average when reviewing applicant files.  While the admissions process is competitive, all applications are thoroughly reviewed and considered. Early application is encouraged so that the applicant, if admitted, may take full advantage of financial aid opportunities. Because we have rolling admissions, acceptance may be more competitive for applicants whose files are received closer to the application deadline.

Application Deadlines

Spring 2011
Regular JD Applicants:                November 1, 2010                                                          Transfer and Visiting Applicants:  November 15, 2010

Fall 2011
Regular JD Applicants:                April 1, 2011  
Transfer and Visiting Applicants:  July 15, 2011 

You may apply electronically through LSAC by accessing one of the links to our application below. 

LSAC Electronic Application:

You may apply electronically to California Western School of Law through LSAC by clicking one of the links below.  There is no additional service charge to apply electronically.  A $55 application fee for spring or fall, will be required with submission of your application. You will also need to register with LSDAS if you haven't already done so.  (Please call LSAC's Help Desk at (215) 968-1393 for assistance with this service.)

To apply electronically, please click one of the links below:

Spring 2011 Electronic Application

Fall 2011 Electronic Application