Juris Doctor

The College of Law combines traditional and innovative teaching methods to provide a dynamic professional program. The three-year Juris Doctor curriculum is designed to develop students analytical ability, practical knowledge, communications skills, and an understanding of the codes of responsibility and ethics that are central to the practice of law. Faculty employ a variety of teaching methods, including the traditional case and 'Socratic methods, as well as problems, simulations, and role-playing. Courses designed to develop and refine students writing abilities are required each year. Seminars and advanced courses provide close interaction and individualized research. Clinical programs (simulated and live) allow students to develop skills in the context of real cases.

A recognized baccalaureate, graduate or professional degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or a comparable degree from an international institution.
Applicants with a bachelor's degree only, a minimum grade point average of B (3.0), calculated from all grades and credits after the semester where the applicant reached 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours is required.
BACHELORS DEGREE
Applicants to the J.D. program must have a U.S. bachelor's degree or international equivalent (in any field) conferred prior to the first day of law classes of the application year.

LSAT, GRE AND CAS REPORT
All applicants, with the exception those applying through the limited Gator Scholars option or applying with GRE only, are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Scores for both exams are valid for five years. If you take either exam more than once, we will evaluate your application using the highest score achieved. UF Law places primary emphasis on the highest LSAT score.

Note: Valid LSAT test scores are included as a part of the LSAC CAS Report and cannot be waived from your application. If you elect to apply with a GRE score, you must request all scores be sent directly from ETS to UF Law. The UF Law GRE school code is 3945. Applicants admitted without an LSAT score who subsequently take the LSAT will be subject to admission reconsideration.

Applicants with further questions about Standardized Test Scores should read through the GRE FAQ section of our website or contact Admissions directly.

All applicants, regardless of application option, are required to register with LSAC's Credential Assembly Service (CAS), which centralizes and standardizes undergraduate academic records and provides them to the law schools to which candidates apply. Registration is valid for five years from the date that the LSAT/CAS registration form is processed. Applicants must ensure that the latest available undergraduate transcripts from each college, university or high school/university dual enrollment program attended are on file with the CAS. The law school code for the University of Florida Levin College of Law is 5812.

Upon submission of the online application, the CAS report will be requested automatically and will be transferred to the Levin College of Law as soon as the CAS file is complete. A complete CAS report contains the LSAT score(s) except as described above, writing sample, transcript information, and any letter(s) of recommendation.

Applicants should send updated transcripts to the CAS well in advance of the Levin College of Law's March 15th preferred completion date. The Credential Assembly Service requires at least 10 days to process transcripts.

LSAT Writing Sample

Per LSAC.org: For your LSAT to be considered complete, you must have at least one writing sample on file either from an earlier paper-and-pencil administration of the LSAT or from LSAT Writing. Using LSAT Writing, candidates can now complete the writing sample portion of the test at a convenient time and place of their choosing. LSAC will now open LSAT Writing eight (8) days prior to every test administration. Candidates must have a complete writing sample in their file in order to see their score or have their score released to schools. If you already have a writing sample on file, you do not need to complete LSAT Writing. If you have questions concerning your writing sample, please contact LSAC.org.
The Levin College of Law requires an official TOEFL or IELTS score, submitted through LSAC, for JD applicants whose primary mode of educational instruction has not been in English (ref. Standardized Tests Question 2 of online application). To be competitive for admission, foreign-educated, non-English speaking applicants generally possess at least a 95 TOEFL or 7.0 IELTS score.