Congratulations on deciding to pursue a J.D. at Santa Clara Law! Our Admissions and Financial Aid team is looking forward to guiding you through your law enrollment journey. A degree from Santa Clara Law will set a strong foundation for your future and give you the power to make a tremendous impact on the world. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about law school, the application process, and what makes Santa Clara special.
Applications for Fall 2026 are now Open!
What do I need to apply?
All prospective students must submit their application through Santa Clara Law’s designated application page through their LSAC account.
- 1-3 page (12 point font, double-spaced) personal statement.
- Resume
- A valid LSAT or GRE score, dated no more than 5 years from the date of your application submission.
- Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
- This is where you must submit all undergraduate and graduate level transcripts. You can learn more about this process at the official CAS site.
- Optional Letters of Recommendation
- Santa Clara Law will accept up to 3
Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2026 Applications
We review applications and award scholarships on a rolling basis. Applications are recognized as "complete" and sent to our review committee once all required material is received, and there are no standardized test scores outstanding. To support the timely review of your application and to ensure the maximum consideration for scholarships, we recommend applying as early as possible. Important dates are included below:
- Applications for Fall 2026 will open in September
- Early Review Deadline: November 30
- Completed applications submitted and received by November 30th will receive an admissions decision on or before January 15th.
- Priority Deadline: February 15
- Completed applications submitted and received by February 15th will receive full consideration for admission and merit-based scholarship awards.
- To maximize your chances of being considered for admission to our Cohort Certificate Programs (the Public Interest J.D. program and the Tech Edge J.D. program), submit a completed application by February 15th.
- Final LSAT score accepted: April 2026
- We may consider June 2026 scores on a case-by-case basis. Contact the LawAdmissions@scu.edu to inquire.
Have more questions?
We are happy to answer any questions you have about the application process. You can reach our team by emailing LawAdmissions@scu.edu, calling (408) 554-5048, or by scheduling an advising appointment or law school tour.