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Application requirements

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Recommendations

2 to 3

Updated for 2025-2026 application cycle

The College of Law considers matters of character and fitness in determining an applicant's fitness for the study of law. Training in the law and our legal system imposes obligations on the student to maintain the highest values of integrity and moral character. These obligations are essential for all those who study the law, and particularly for those who might seek admission to the bar for the practice of law. 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.

It is essential that you answer each of the following questions completely, truthfully and without evasion of any kind, as failure to do so will be considered a deliberate misrepresentation and may result in revocation of admission, suspension, or dismissal from law school. It will also be reported to the appropriate bar authorities and may prevent you from sitting for the bar examination. When in doubt, err on the side of full disclosure.

Answers to the following questions will be treated by the College of Law as confidential and no disclosure will be made without your permission, except to the Admission Committee and appropriate law school personnel, as required by law, or as required by appropriate bar authorities in connection with your application for the admission to the bar.

If you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions, attach an addendum with a detailed explanation including the date, place, circumstances, disposition and sentence, if any.

Have you ever been investigated, suspended, expelled, or disciplined, formally or informally, by any school, college, or university above the high school level? This includes academic probation.
Have you ever been separated from any branch of the US armed forces under less than honorable conditions?
Have you ever been arrested, served a summons, cited, questioned, indicted, taken into custody, charged, tried, or investigated for a felony, misdemeanor, infraction (including traffic tickets), or probation violation?

(Include all incidents as a juvenile or adult, no matter how minor the charge, guilty or not, exonerated or not, whether or not sentencing was withheld, excluding only non-moving traffic violations that resulted in a penalty less than $25.00. You must include criminal and/or juvenile matters that have been expunged.)

Have you ever, in any capacity, been a party to, named, or described in any civil proceeding, action, or suit, including divorce, any court case, bankruptcy, or administrative proceeding?
Have you ever been the subject of any complaint, grievance, or proceedings that either sought or resulted in your admonition, reprimand, censure, suspension, discipline, citation, contempt, or fine as a member of any profession or occupation, or as the holder of any license?
Have you ever, for any reason, been terminated from employment or requested to resign by an employer?
Have you ever been charged, formally or informally, with misrepresentation, fraud, misapplication, perjury/false swearing, or misappropriation of property, either individually or in a representative capacity (i.e., as an officer of a business entity, partner or other fiduciary relationship)?
Have you ever been denied any license or certificate requiring proof of good moral character?
Have you at any time in the past ten (10) years, either individually or in association with others, been in default on or past due for more that sixty (60) days on any indebtedness, including those barred by a Statute of Limitations?
Are you, either individually or in association with others, in default in any way in the performance or discharge of any duty or obligation imposed on you by decree of any court, including, but not limited to alimony, maintenance or child support?
Have you ever been dismissed from or denied readmission to any law school or professional organization?
Have you ever supported or advocated the overthrow of the U.S. government by force?
Have you ever had a record sealed which contained facts relating to you?
Are there any facts not disclosed by your answers concerning your background, history, experience or activities which may cause one to question your character, fitness or ability to practice law?
Did you answer "YES" to one or more of the Character & Fitness questions?

JD APPLICANTS

Thank you for your interest in the University of Idaho College of Law.

Application Overview

The University of Idaho College of Law (the College of Law) requires that you submit your application electronically through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website at LSAC.org. All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), administered by the LSAC, and also establish an account with LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS).* All related information and policies are available on the LSAC website at LSAC.org. The LSAC Help Desk is available at (215) 968-1001 if you have questions. We receive completed applications electronically from LSAC usually within one hour of your submission.

*Honors and GRE applicants are exempt from the LSAT requirement. See the Honors and GRE applicant sections below for more information.

Please be sure to review the detailed instructions below prior to completing the application.

Consumer Information
Prerequisites
Application and Decision Cycle
Application Checklist
Application Fee Waivers
Academic Transcripts
Foreign Transcripts and TOEFL
Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Supplemental Materials
Artificial Intelligence
Reapplicants
Deferrals
Bar Admission
Application Instructions

Consumer Information

ABA Standard 509 Required Disclosures

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Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the Juris Doctor program, you must obtain a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. For more information about regional accreditation visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Application and Decision Cycle

The College of Law enrolls a new class once per year for the Fall semester only. We strongly encourage you to submit your application and supporting documents no later than March 15, 2026. The final deadline for receipt of application materials is June 30, 2026. The first offers of admission are expected in mid-November, decisions are made on a regular basis as promptly as possible. Some applications may receive a decision in six to eight weeks, some files may require additional time and review. An incomplete file will not be reviewed.

We will notify you via email when your application has been received. We will also include instructions on how to check the status of your application online.

Application Checklist

Use the checklist below to ensure that all components of your application are complete. Unless otherwise indicated, all items listed below are required components of your online application.

Completed Online Application: All applications must be submitted electronically through LSAC. Do not mail a printed copy of your completed application. Doing so will delay the processing of your application and the timing of your admission decision.
Application Fee: The application fee is waived for applications submitted on or before January 15, 2026. After January 15th, a $50 non-refundable application processing fee is required and must be submitted electronically through LSAC.
Personal Statement: Uploaded electronic attachment
Resume: Uploaded electronic attachment
Two Letters of Recommendation: All letters must be submitted electronically through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service.
LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS): The LSAC CAS Report is submitted directly to the law school by LSAC and includes your LSAT score and undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable). All transcripts must be submitted directly from your academic institution to LSAC.
Optional/Additional Essays: Optional special circumstances essay, and/or optional addenda: Uploaded electronic attachment(s)
TOEFL Score (if applicable): All international applicants must submit a TOEFL score with the application. Scores may be sent directly to the Admissions Office.

Application Fee Waivers

Application fee waivers are granted one-time-only.

Automatic fee waivers: The application fee is automatically waived for applicants who apply on or before January 15, 2026. If you received a waiver of the fees associated with taking the LSAT, we will waive your application fee automatically. You must send an electronic copy of your LSAC letter directly to the Admissions Office at lawadmit@uidaho.edu.
Need-based fee waivers: You may request a need-based fee waiver by emailing the Admissions Office at lawadmit@uidaho.edu. Please include your name, LSAC account number, and a detailed explanation outlining the reasons for your request. You must obtain approval prior to submitting your application electronically. You will receive a decision regarding your request via email.

Academic Transcripts

All applicants must register with the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Follow this link for more information about CAS registration. Transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate work must be submitted from the institution directly to LSAC.

Foreign Transcripts and TOEFL

The College of Law requires that foreign transcripts be authenticated and evaluated through the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) if you received your degree from an institution outside the U.S. or Canada, or if you completed the equivalent of more than one year of undergraduate study outside the U.S. (including its territories) or Canada. This service is included in the CAS registration fee. A Foreign Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), which will be incorporated into your LSAC Law School CAS Report. Log in to your online account and follow the instructions to register for the service. Be sure to print out a Transcript Request Form for each institution and send it promptly to them. Additional time is usually required to receive foreign transcripts. Questions about CAS can be directed to LSAC at 215-968-1001, or LSACinfo@lsac.org.

You must take the TOEFL if English is not your first language AND your undergraduate degree was obtained outside the United States. Submit a copy of your most recent TOEFL report directly to the Admissions Office; do not submit via LSAC or request an original from ETS. International applicants with graduate degrees in the U.S. are not automatically eligible for TOEFL waivers.

Law School Admission Test (LSAT)

All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) administered by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).* The LSAT is offered eight times each cycle (2025: August, September, October, November; 2026: January, February, April, June). Registration is typically required at least six weeks in advance of the LSAT administration. Applicants are strongly encouraged to take the LSAT on or before the February 2026 administration. However, we will accept scores from the April and June 2026 administrations, though this is late in the admission cycle. Test scores are valid for five years, but you must ensure your CAS registration is current so that your test scores are sent to us. If you register for a future test date, we will hold your application for review until we receive the new score from LSAC*.* You may request in writing that your application be reviewed without the updated LSAT score. Ensure that you have a valid LSAT writing sample when your application is complete. LSAC requires that you have at least one valid writing sample on file in order to issue a CAS report (including LSAT scores) to law schools. The LSAT requirement cannot be waived.

The decision to admit or deny a candidate is far from an automatic one based solely upon numbers. The College of Law considers all LSAT scores that are submitted in the context of the entire application. In the case of multiple test scores, data shows that the average score is generally the most useful in predicting law school performance. However, the College of Law may place greater weight on a high score if the applicant provides compelling information about why that score is a better indication of their potential. If you feel that one or more of your test scores does not accurately reflect your ability or potential, please explain this disparity in a separate addendum.

*Honors and GRE applicants are exempt from the LSAT requirement. See the Honors and GRE applicant sections below for more information.

LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

You must register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS), a service of LSAC that collects and analyzes academic data and transcripts. Your CAS registration authorizes LSAC to compile your application documents and send CAS reports to the law schools where you apply. You will be able to monitor your CAS status through the LSAC website.

Using directions provided by the College of Law, CAS will combine your LSAT score and undergraduate grade point average (GPA) into a single value, called the index number, and will print the index number on your CAS report. This report, which contains your undergraduate academic summary, LSAT score(s), copies of transcripts, writing sample(s), and letters of recommendation, is sent to us electronically. Grades from graduate programs are not calculated into the index number. However, they are considered as part of the wholistic application review and are therefore required in your CAS transcript information.

Supplemental Materials

If you wish to send additional materials after submitting your complete electronic application, please forward the documents to the Admissions Office via email at lawadmit@uidaho.edu. Your email should include your name and LSAC account number.

Artificial Intelligence

The law school application is a personal reflection of the candidate for admission. Any use of artificial intelligence (such as ChatGPT, etc.) in the creation or development of this application is discouraged, including the personal statement or any addenda. If any artificial intelligence is utilized to create or develop content, it must be disclosed clearly by the applicant.

Reapplicants

Applications are maintained for one year after the application term. To reapply, you must submit a new application, updated personal statement, and updated resume. Recommendation letters previously submitted can be used again with the new application. You must also update your CAS registration.

Deferrals

If you were granted a seat deferral during the 2024-2025 admission cycle, you must follow the process outlined in your Deferral Contract for securing your seat in the Fall 2026 entering class which includes submitting a new application.

3+3 Applicants

Students may be approved for admission after three years of undergraduate study through the 3+3 Program at these institutions: University of Idaho, North Idaho College in conjunction with the University of Idaho, College of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College and Brigham Young University-Idaho. Schools may be added so contact lawadmit@uidaho.edu to see if your school is a 3+3 participant. The University of Idaho 3+3 Law Program allows undergraduate students, with the permission of their major advisor and department chair, to count up to 30 credits of the first-year law curriculum toward the completion of the undergraduate degree. Undergraduate students must satisfy all requirements imposed by the University of Idaho, College of Idaho, LCSC and BYU-Idaho.

Honors/Binding Decision Applicants (University of Idaho only)

Pathway to Idaho Law for Honors Program Students

The College of Law at the University of Idaho offers a special admissions pathway for students in the University Honors Program. Through this exception, a limited number of incoming students may be admitted without submitting an LSAT score. Students interested in pursuing this option should contact the Law Admissions Office at lawadmit@uidaho.edu for more information.

Binding Decision Program at Idaho Law

Applicants accepted through Idaho Law's Binding Decision Program commit to attending the College of Law and must withdraw all applications to other law schools. This program guarantees both admission and scholarship support for those who are accepted.

GRE Applicants

The University of Idaho will accept the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) under the following conditions:

GRE Scores are considered only when an applicant does NOT have a reportable LSAT score.
Applicants must submit all GRE scores from the past five years. Both total and individual section scores are required. The Admissions Committee will evaluate scores from all sections of the GRE. Scores older than five years from the anticipated year of matriculation will not be considered.
Applicants are encouraged to take the LSAT, unless there is a specific reason to prefer the GRE. The GRE may be considered and weighted differently than the LSAT for purposes of admission and scholarship allocation. Applicants who choose to apply with only a GRE must submit a brief explanation of their decision to do so.

Bar Admission

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 bar admission agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Applicants can also find detailed information in the Comprehensive Guide to Bar Admission Requirements, published by the National Conference of Bar Examiners. Admission by the College of Law does not guarantee certification by any state's Board of Law Examiners.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please read the following instructions carefully before preparing each section of your application. Standard abbreviations are acceptable, and your application should be in a case-sensitive format.

Questions:

Biographical/Demographics/Contact Information. Complete all sections, including the Current Address and Permanent Address fields, even if they are the same. Submit updates to your contact information directly to the Admissions Office via email at lawadmit@uidaho.edu
Standardized Tests- LSAT: Please provide any existing and/or future LSAT administration dates. TOEFL/IELTS: Please complete this question if applicable.
Education- List all colleges, universities, graduate schools, professional schools, and high schools/secondary schools you have attended.
Location Preference- As the only law school in the State of Idaho, we offer two convenient locations: Moscow in Northern Idaho and Boise. The Moscow location resides on the University of Idaho main campus with all the resources of the major land grant university. The Boise location is downtown just blocks from the State Capitol in the economic hub of Idaho. Please carefully consider each location and share with us the importance of the selection based upon your particular circumstances. A location will be assigned at the time of admission, and it may be too late to change it afterwards.
Military Service- Complete this section if applicable.
Employment, Extracurricular, Community or Other Activities- List all employment, including internships. You may also list extracurricular, community, or other activities. Give a brief description of your involvement, including any special responsibilities and/or leadership positions held.
Character and Fitness- The College of Law requires a candidate to reveal known criminal incidents, disciplinary charges, bankruptcy, and/or prior law school matriculation (see Character and Fitness section for complete list of disclosures). When in doubt, you should err on the side of full disclosure, as subsequent discovery of a failure to fully and accurately answer these questions may have serious consequences. Failure to disclose information is often more significant than the act or event described in the questions. Failure to provide truthful answers, or failure to inform the Law School of any changes to your answers after submission of your application, may result in any of the following: misconduct investigation by the LSAC; revocation of admission; disciplinary action by the College of Law; and/or denial of permission to practice law by the state in which you seek admission. You have an ongoing and affirmative obligation to report any conduct that would require you to answer "Yes" to any of the questions in this section during the pendency of your application. If an offer of admission is extended to you, the obligation to report conduct applicable to the questions in this section continues until your first day of class at the College of Law. After you become a student, the obligation to report continues while you are a student at the the College of Law. If you answer "Yes" to any of the questions, you must provide a supplementary statement including specific details, the current status of any disciplinary action or judicial sanctions, and the final resolution of the issues involved.

Attachments:

Attachments should be submitted as a PDF or Word document to ensure optimal conversion.

Character and Fitness- If you answered "Yes" to any of the questions in the Character and Fitness section, you must submit an attachment which fully describes the date(s) and details of the disclosed act or event. For Question 3, please provide a written explanation even if the arrest, charge, apprehension, citation, ticket, or conviction was later dismissed, withdrawn, reduced, dropped, or diverted.

a. Prior Law School- If you previously attended any law school or conditional admission program at a law school, you must submit an addendum. This attachment should fully describe the dates and details of your attendance, how the experience ended, whether or not you're able to return to the program, and any changed circumstances since your time at the law school. You must also submit your law school transcript and letter of good standing to LSAC for inclusion in your CAS Report. Law school transfer students must complete a different application.

Unique Perspectives Statement- Applicants are encouraged to include a Unique Perspectives Statement with their application. Please include any circumstance(s) or factor(s) that you would like the Admissions Committee to consider, especially as it relates to how it affected your life . A Unique Perspectives Statement is in addition to the Personal Statement and should not exceed one page.
Personal Statement- You are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself to the admissions committee and should include information beyond quantitative factors such as the LSAT score, academic grade point average, and information reflected on your resume. The thoughts and words contained therein must be your own and no one else or any type of artificial intelligence should assist in its creation or development beyond basic proofreading or critiquing. The subject matter of the statement is up to you, but keep in mind that the reviewer will be focused on determining your potential to be a successful law student and graduate of the College of Law. Your statement should be no more than two pages in length and serves as a writing sample. A narrative version of your resume is discouraged.
Resume- You are required to submit a current resume with your application. Our experienced professionals in the Career Development Office will assist you with developing a legal resume during your time at the College of Law. For now, we ask that you submit your most recent resume, or create one based on generally accepted standards. Most resumes are one or two pages, however some people with significant academic or professional experience may have longer resumes. There is no required length.
Optional/Additional Essay. You may choose to submit a separate statement describing any special circumstances in your background that would aid the Admission Committee in its evaluation of your application. These special circumstances include but are not limited to addenda providing context to your LSAT Score(s) and GPA trends.

Letters of Recommendation

The LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service is included with your CAS registration. To use this service, follow the directions outlined at LSAC.org. At least two, but no more than three, letters of recommendation must be submitted through LSAC. References from friends, family friends, and relatives are discouraged. Professors or teaching assistants who have personal knowledge of your academic performance and potential should write your letters of recommendation. If you have been out of school for some time, you may substitute academic letters with letters from employers, supervisors, or others who are well acquainted with your personal traits and intellectual potential. A signature is required on all letters of recommendation submitted, preferably on letterhead. Letters submitted on your behalf are included with your LSAC CAS Report. Letters of recommendation received outside of the CAS Report are discouraged, may not be considered, and could delay your CAS Report transmission.

Certification and Signature

Applications will not be processed without an e-signature agreeing to the conditions outlined in the certification section of the application. You are obligated to notify the Admissions Office via email at lawadmit@uidaho.edu immediately of any change in the information provided on your application.

Technical Difficulty & Questions: Applicants are encouraged to contact the LSAC Help Desk at (215) 968-1001 if you have any technical difficulty with this electronic application. Additional questions about the application and admission process at the College of Law should be directed to the Admissions Office via email at lawadmit@uidaho.edu. We look forward to reviewing your application.