Application Procedures

Prospective students interested in applying to Trinity Law School are encouraged to complete the following steps:

Applications: Admission and Scholarship

Prospective students are strongly encouraged to complete the Application for Admission. In addition, prospective students are strongly encouraged to complete a scholarship application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and to submit these concurrently with their application for admission as scholarships and grants are awarded upon acceptance. Visit the Financial Aid site.

Transcripts

An applicant must provide official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended. Note that these transcripts are in addition to any transcripts collected for the LSDAS service. All credits attempted or earned, including Associate's, Bachelor's and graduate credit must be shown. The applicant must contact each college or university attended and request official transcripts be sent directly to the Trinity Law School Admissions Office. All transcripts must be sealed and bear the official certification of the issuing school.

Personal Statement

Prospective students are required to submit a personal statement with their law school application. The personal statement is integral to the application process as it offers the Admissions Committee greater insight to further assess potential for success at Trinity Law School. The personal statement should address why you desire to study law, particularly at Trinity Law School and your professional and personal goals for the future, as well as any factors that may have affected your academic success in the past. Please refer to the Law School application for complete instructions.

The Admissions Committee recommends that applicants give thoughtful introspection to the personal statement process and respond with specificity. Responses should not exceed three double-spaced typed pages.

Recommendations

Two recommendations are required in support of the application for admission. These recommendations may be from professors, instructors or professional associates who can accurately comment on the candidate's character and potential for success in legal study. Recommendation forms are included in the application packet. For the candidate who cannot obtain a faculty recommendation due to lapse of time since undergraduate study, two recommendations from an employer or professional associate, who can comment effectively on the candidate's character traits and abilities, are acceptable.

Recommendations must be sent directly to Trinity Law School. To be acceptable, the recommendation must be delivered to the Law School with the recommender's signature written across the unopened seal of the envelope.

Interviews

The Admissions Committee requires each applicant to interview with the Dean or a faculty member. Since this is a vital part of the admissions process, each applicant is strongly encouraged to schedule an interview appointment as soon as possible after submission of his or her application. Telephone interviews are acceptable.

Accepting an Offer of Admission

Upon acceptance, entering students are required to sign and return the Enrollment Deposit Form and a $100 tuition deposit fee within thirty days of receiving an offer of admission. This nonrefundable enrollment deposit is necessary to reserve a seat in the entering class. The enrollment deposit is applied toward first semester tuition.

Priority Deadlines/Timing of Decisions

Trinity utilizes a priority deadline of May 1 for receipt of applications from candidates interested in entrance in the Fall class and December 1 for those considering entrance for the Spring semester. Adherence to the priority deadlines are recommended so an accepted candidate can participate in all the benefits of admission, including all financial aid options and new student events. An applicant intending to register for the June LSAT is strongly encouraged to submit a completed application by the priority deadline with the exception of the LSAT results.