Admissions Procedure & Policy PCU offers a single program in the law, which requires four years of class work, beginning each year, either in September and culminating in May, or beginning in January and culminating in August. Most entering students hold a Bachelor's Degree, but minimum requirements call for the attainment of at least 60 college units acceptable to the Committee of Bar Examiners of California (COBE), or an A.A. degree at a California public two-year college meets this requirement, but attaining junior status in a four-year university generally also satisfies the standards. If status is in doubt, the school may advise the applicant to consult the COBE before enrolling. In the absence of sufficient college credits, students may also be admitted on the basis of success in the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Applications for both the September-May and January-August class schedules are accepted beginning in March 2008. Students are admitted on a rolling admissions basis at such time as their materials are complete and the Admissions Committee has approved the application. Registration for the September-May schedule is in July and for the January-August schedule is in November. Applicants are advised to complete the process well before so as to facilitate planning for both the applicant and the school. To apply, these steps are necessary: Submit items 1 through 4 directly to PCU. 1.  Fill out the application form completely . Application (A resume may be attached for convenience as appropriate but not in lieu of the application.) 2. Include a brief (2-3 typewritten pages, double spaced) personal statement indicating fully your reasons for wanting to study law, why you chose to apply to PCU School of Law, and stating any further information which you feel should be considered by the Admissions Committee. 3. Submit with $75 application fee. 4. Any supplementary material, such as certificates, test scores, professional commendations, etc. may be included with application. Have items 5 and 6 submited directly to the Law School Data assembly Service. Additional information on the service can be found at WWW.LSAC.ORG. 5. Request an official transcript of all college work to be sent directly to the school. 6. Submit two letters of recommendation. Typically, professor, academic administrator and advisors, and employers are best able to provide recommendation concerning the applicant's analytical skills and communication and writing abilities. 7. A response will be sent indicating which materials are still outstanding. Do not hesitate to check with the office on completeness of your file.  Decisions are based on college grades, relevant work/community experience, and other evidence of maturity and ability to attempt law study. Notification is made promptly upon acceptance, and the applicant then indicates his/her intention to register by returning the commitment form and submitting a $75 commitment fee. This amount is not refundable. (In the case of certified V.A. applicants who do not attend, only $10 of the application fee is retained.) Admission is to the first year of study, but in rare cases a student who has completed a year or more at another law school may, at the discretion of the committee, be admitted into the second year. Because of the rotation of the upper class subject offerings, it is not possible to enter with more than one year of credit. All prior credits will be evaluated, however, and if appropriate the course will be shortened. There is no credit provided for experience other than academic credit earned. Registration Procedures Registration is conducted by mail in July for the September-May schedule and in November for the January-August schedule. All registration must be completed two weeks prior to the commencement of classes. Students who submit materials after these dates will be assessed a $100 late registration fee. Download and Print Application Form Click Here