Can I call to check the status of my application?
Due to Federal privacy laws, information concerning admission decisions will not be given over the phone or by facsimile
transmission. The only information we will release is whether or not the file is complete.
What is the application fee?
The application fee is $50.
Where do I mail my application and recommendation letters?
Texas Tech University School of Law
Admissions Office
1802 Hartford
Lubbock, Texas 79409-0004
When is the deadline for applications?
February 1, 2002
Can I apply after the deadline?
Persons applying after February 1 will be considered for admission but should understand that their chances of selection are
diminished because their files will be considered after the regular applicant pool is reviewed.
Can the application be used for any semester?
First-year students are accepted only for the fall semester. This application may also be used by students wishing to visit our law
school or requesting transfer. Each year you must complete a new application.
How are the applications processed?
Are a personal statement and résumé required?
Are letters of recommendation required?
Who should mail letters of recommendation?
What is the cost of tuition, books, and supplies?
What is the FICE code for completing the FAFSA?
Where can I obtain an LSAT booklet?
When are the LSAT tests given?
What do I do about late LSAT scores?
How will you receive late transcript grades?
What does it mean to be placed "on hold"?
How soon will I be notified of my acceptance or rejection?
If I am accepted but decide to wait until next year, what do I do?
What factors are weighed in making a decision on my application?
Can I schedule a personal interview?
When do I file my Declaration of Intent to Study Law form?
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Yes.
No, but if you would like to send letters of recommendation, we will accept up to three.
You may include letters of recommendation with your application, or the individuals writing the letters can send them directly to us
or through the LSAC letter of recommendation service. Do not delay filing an application for pending recommendation letters. The
most helpful letters are those from individuals who have had an opportunity to evaluate your writing, research, or other work.
Tuition for first-year students who are residents of Texas is $160 per semester hour. Students who are nonresidents must pay tuition
of $329 per semester hour. All students will have additional expenses of approximately $1040 in fees and $300-425 for books and
supplies each semester. The average semester course load is 14-16 hours. Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.
The code for Texas Tech University is 003644.
You can obtain a booklet from most colleges in your area or thorough Law School Admission Council.
February, June, October, and December of each year. LSAT scores are good for five years.
Do not delay filing an application pending late LSAT scores. We will request your LSAT scores from Law Services upon receipt of
your application.
An updated transcript may be submitted to LSDAS at any time and the cumulative grade point average will be recomputed to reflect
the additional grades. An updated LSDAS report will be sent to the Law School.
Qualified applicants neither accepted nor denied admission are placed in a "hold" category. This status means that the applicant's
file remains under consideration. When a final decision is made, we will notify you in writing. While your application is in the
"hold" category, the admissions staff and committee will not respond to questions regarding your "hold" status.
Once a decision is made, the applicant will be notified as soon as possible.
You will need to notify Admissions of your decision, and your application will be withdrawn. We retain files for 5 years. You
must reapply and send in another application fee. Your new application will be combined with your old file.
While considerable weight is placed upon your LSAT score and grade-point average, the committee looks beyond the quantitative
data to such factors as background, experience, extracurricular activities and interests, and evidence of leadership qualities in making
its admissions decisions.
The large numbers of applicants and time limitations restrict us from granting numerous personal interviews.
The State Bar of Texas requires that all first-year students intending to take the Texas bar examination must file a Declaration of Intent
to Study Law by October 1 for students who enter in August. Forms will be available at orientation. The filing fee is $150 and this fee
must accompany the Declaration form. New rules require that all first year law students submit a set of fingerprints with the Declaration form.
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