Our Campus
We’re located on a beautiful 40-acre suburban campus,
nestled on the edge of Boston. View a virtual tour or
schedule an in-person visit through our visit us page.
JD Program
An Exclusive Group. An Enriching Experience.
Our JD program is prestigious and cutting edge, combining traditional methods with experiential learning to graduate practice-ready lawyers.
What We Look For
Admission is selective: We seek to ensure our students are good for our community—students who enhance society while gaining experiences that will enable them to excel. Ultimately, we approach admissions holistically, examining the entirety of prospective students’ potential and experiences—including any extenuating circumstances.
Facts & Figures
822
JD students enrolled
166
Median LSAT
(2022 entering class)
3.74
Median GPA
(2022 entering class)
Application Information
PrintApplication Requirements
To apply for admission, you must:
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- Have taken the LSAT or GRE within the past five years; all GRE scores must be sent directly to BC Law (code 4882)
- For applicants with both LSAT and GRE scores, the Admissions Committee will record and report the highest LSAT score in the review process
- Register with LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Our Admissions Committee takes into account many criteria, including:
- GPAs
- LSAT or GRE scores
- Application essays
- Work, leadership, and extracurricular experiences
- Interests, motivations, and aspirations
Required Materials
- Completed and signed application, submitted through LSAC
- Nonrefundable application fee of $75.00
- Personal statement that demonstrates your interest in and capacity for the study of law—up to three pages, double-spaced with a minimum of one-inch margins and 10-point font
- Two letters of recommendation submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service
- Official transcripts from all higher education institutions attended, submitted through the CAS
Deadline
Rolling, September 15 to March 31
Review process begins as soon as we start receiving completed applications.
Apply & Check Your Status
Foreign Transcripts
Submit foreign transcripts through the LSAC's CAS Authentication and Evaluation service.
Exceptions: You may submit foreign work completed with a study abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by an American or Canadian higher education institution through the standard CAS.
Qualifications for Admission to the Bar
Qualifications for Admission to the Bar
In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of Boston College Law School to assure fair and equal treatment in the admissions process and not to discriminate on the basis of a person's race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, gender identity & expression, religion, disability, age, marital or parental status, genetic information or family medical history, military status, and to comply with state law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of a person's sexual orientation. Read more on our commitment to diversity, equity & Inclusion.
Early Decision
If Boston College Law School is your first choice, consider applying through our binding Early Decision program. Applicants who apply Early Decision will receive an expedited review, with special consideration that BC Law is the applicant's first choice. See our Early Decision webpage for more. Application deadline: November 1.
Speak With Admissions
You may schedule a campus tour or virtual event on our visit page. If you have additional questions, please contact us at bclawadm@bc.edu, or reach out to a member of the admissions team below.
3+3 Programs: Accelerate Your Degree
BC Law currently offers "3+3" or accelerated degree program partnerships with Boston College and with Scranton University. These programs allow applicants who meet certain criteria to spend their undergraduate senior year as a first-year student at BC Law, which means they can earn their undergraduate and law degrees in six years instead of seven—and save a year of tuition costs.