How to Apply
Admissions Process
Juris Doctor Degree Program
Fill Out An Application
Complete an application for admission online or in person by visiting the Trinity Law School campus. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In addition to the application, applicants are advised to promptly complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
LSAT
Juris Doctor (JD) applicants are directed to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), a standardized examination designed to assess law school candidates' potential for success in legal study.
Applicants who have not yet taken the LSAT are still encouraged to apply. For those without an LSAT score of at least 145 (including applicants who have not taken the LSAT at all), admission to the JD program may be granted if the applicant demonstrates other indicia of likely success. Any applicant who is accepted without an LSAT score of 145 or higher must participate in Flex Academic Support Classes.
Transcripts
In order to be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to Trinity Law School by the issuing school or provided through the Law School Admission Council's (LSAC) Credential Assembly Service. JD applicants must provide official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
Recommendations
Two recommendations are required for JD applicants. These recommendations may be from professors, instructors, or professional associates who can comment on the candidate's character and potential for success in legal study. Recommenders should send recommendations directly to Trinity Law School or via LSAC's Credential Assembly Service.
Personal Statement
JD applicants are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement should address why the applicant desires to study law, particularly at Trinity Law School. Also, the applicant should address professional and personal goals for the future and any factors that may have affected past academic success.
Interviews
Prior to an admission decision, applicants may be required to interview with the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will contact the applicant to schedule the interview.
Acceptance and Notification
The Admissions Office promptly notifies applicants regarding admission decisions rendered on submitted applications. Applicants accepted to Trinity Law School will be advised of the matriculation requirements.
Completion of Admissions File
Within 45 days after the start of the student's first term at Trinity Law School, Trinity Law School must receive documents required by Trinity Law School’s then-current admissions policies. This includes, but is not limited to: (1) official transcripts, either directly from the issuing school or via the LSAC's Credential Assembly Service, that demonstrate compliance with Business and Professions Code section 6060(c)(1), Admissions Rule 4.25, State Bar policies, and Trinity Law School’s admissions policies, or (2) an official certification that the person has passed the equivalency examinations required by section 6060(c)(2) of the California Business and Professions Code and Admissions Rule 4.25(B), State Bar policies, and Trinity Law School’s admission policies. If the documents required by the Trinity Law School's admission policies are not obtained within 45 days after the start of the term, Trinity Law School may extend attendance for no more than an additional 45 days under exceptional circumstances. Such exceptional circumstances must be documented in the student’s file.
Master of Legal Studies Degree Program
Fill Out An Application
Complete an application for admission online or in person by visiting the Trinity Law School campus. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In addition to the application, applicants are advised to promptly complete the FAFSA.
Transcripts
Master of Legal Studies (MLS) applicants must provide official transcripts from colleges and universities at which a bachelor degree or higher was earned. In order to be considered official, transcripts must be sent directly to Trinity Law School by the issuing school or provided through the LSAC's Credential Assembly Service.
Recommendations
Two recommendations are required for MLS applicants. These recommendations may be from professors, instructors, or professional associates, who can comment on the candidate's character and potential for success in legal study. Recommenders should send recommendations directly to Trinity Law School or via LSAC's Credential Assembly Service.
Personal Statement
All MLS applicants are required to submit a personal statement. The personal statement should address why the applicant desires to study at Trinity Law School as well as the applicant's future professional and personal goals.
Interviews
Prior to an admission decision, applicants may be required to interview with the Admissions Office. The Admissions Office will contact the applicant to schedule the interview.
Acceptance and Notification
The Admissions Office promptly notifies applicants regarding admission decisions rendered on submitted applications. Applicants accepted to Trinity Law School will be advised of the matriculation requirements.
Completion of Admissions File
Within 45 days after the start of the student’s first term at Trinity Law School, Trinity Law school must receive documents required by Trinity Law School’s then-current admissions policies. This deadline does not apply to the production of a bachelor degree. Production of a bachelor degree must occur within the first three terms of enrollment. When calculating the deadline for the production of a bachelor degree, the term of first enrollment is used notwithstanding any withdrawals or leaves of absence. If the required documents are not obtained within 45 days after the start of the term, Trinity Law School may extend attendance for no more than an additional 45 days under exceptional circumstances.