Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School

The quoted line is the entire published description on the JD Program tab's application checklist; the site does not publish a fuller prompt, topic guidance, or formatting rules (spacing, font, margins). Per the FAQ, an updated personal statement may be emailed to admissions2@law.byu.edu after submission.

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Listed on the JD Program tab immediately after the required application components. The quoted line is the entire published description; no formatting rules are published.

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Known only from the admissions FAQ, which — answering 'Do you offer an early decision program?' — says: 'No. Applicants for whom BYU Law is their top choice, or is among their top choices, are invited to indicate this preference in their “Why do you want to attend BYU Law?” statement in the application.' The statement lives inside the LSAC application form; the public site does not state whether it is required or give any length limit, so it is recorded as optional pending verification against the application form itself.

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JD Program tab: 'Letters of Recommendation – Two letters from professors discussing your academic abilities (professional references are acceptable from non-traditional candidates).' The FAQ confirms two are required and that all letters must go through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service (included in CAS) — they may not be sent directly to the school. Current undergraduates and recent graduates should use faculty who taught them; applicants further out may use an employer or other individual who knows their academic abilities. The committee is 'interested primarily in the recommender's judgment about your academic abilities and potential for success in the legal profession.' The site does not state a maximum number of letters accepted.

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JD Program tab: 'Letters of Recommendation – Two letters from professors discussing your academic abilities (professional references are acceptable from non-traditional candidates).' The FAQ confirms two are required and that all letters must go through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service (included in CAS) — they may not be sent directly to the school. Current undergraduates and recent graduates should use faculty who taught them; applicants further out may use an employer or other individual who knows their academic abilities. The committee is 'interested primarily in the recommender's judgment about your academic abilities and potential for success in the legal profession.' The site does not state a maximum number of letters accepted.

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JD Program tab: 'Resume – One page describing your academic, extracurricular, and professional activities.' An updated resume may be emailed to admissions2@law.byu.edu after submission (FAQ).

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Applicants must sign up for an LSAC account and the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) and submit the electronic application through LSAC, including college transcripts. A CAS report is required of all applicants regardless of which admissions test they take (including GRE-only, JD Next, and LSAT-exempt applicants). A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university must be earned prior to the start of law school. CAS fee waivers are granted to applicants who have received an LSAC fee waiver. International JD applicants whose credentials require it must submit official CAE, Duolingo English Test (DET), IELTS, or TOEFL scores; an English proficiency test waiver may be considered case-by-case (International Students tab).

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LSAT, GRE, or JD Next accepted: 'All applicants for admission to the J.D. Program are required to take either the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or the JD Next unless they qualify for the LSAT Exemption.' No numerical cutoffs are used. Multiple LSAT scores: greater weight to the highest valid score; with both GRE and LSAT, the LSAT is weighted more (all valid LSAT scores arrive automatically via CAS). GRE evaluation: BYU Law averages the 'Percent Below' values of the Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing sections; official reports only from ETS, recipient 'BYU J. Reuben Clark Law School.' LSAT Exemption: a limited number of applicants may be admitted with no LSAT/GRE/JD Next score, judged on LSAC-calculated undergraduate GPA plus an ACT or SAT score sent to BYU; ineligible if a GRE or JD Next score has been reported to BYU Law. GRE, JD Next, and LSAT-exempt applicants remain eligible for general merit scholarships but not the Clark or Dean's Scholarship. The committee will hold an application for a future test score on request (admissions@law.byu.edu). In the Fall 2025 entering class, 80 enrollees were admitted on the LSAT, 1 on the GRE, and 41 with no LSAT/GRE/JD Next score (2025 ABA 509 report).

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Not actually a dean's certification — this is BYU's Honor Code Commitment and Ecclesiastical Endorsement, recorded under the closest taxonomy type. All applicants (Latter-day Saint and not) agree to abide by the Church Educational System Honor Code and Related Policies. Latter-day Saint applicants without a current (unexpired) endorsement must obtain one from their current bishop AND a member of their stake presidency; non-Latter-day Saint applicants need an endorsement from a member of clergy of their own faith (or a local Latter-day Saint bishop) and from the non-denominational BYU chaplain. A current unexpired Honor Code Commitment and Ecclesiastical Endorsement carries over without redoing it. The application is not ready for review until this component is complete (FAQ). Completed at honorcodecommit.byu.edu and honorcode.byu.edu/ecclesiastical-endorsements-and-resources; a BYU Net ID is needed. Related context from the FAQ: the school 'welcome[s] applicants from all religious backgrounds but give[s] strong preference to qualified, faithful members of the Church in admissions decisions.'

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No application fee. FAQ: 'No. We do not charge a fee for applying to our law school. We also grant Credential Assembly Service (CAS) fee waivers to applicants who have received an LSAC fee waiver.' The 2025 ABA 509 report likewise lists the application fee as $0.

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FAQ: 'We do not offer interviews as a formal component of the admissions process. However, a member of the Admissions Committee may request an interview with an applicant on a case-by-case basis.' The same case-by-case possibility applies to waitlisted applicants.

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