Transfer Student Admission 

Eligibility

Law students at other institutions who are interested in completing their studies at the School of Law are encouraged to apply for admission as transfer students. Transfer students are welcomed to Georgia Law by our students and faculty and have opportunities to join student organizations, journals, advocacy teams, clinics, and social activities. A student who has completed the first year of full-time studies in a Juris Doctor degree program at an ABA-approved law school may be considered for transfer admission. Transfer applications from law schools awarded provisional ABA accreditation will not be considered.
 
In making transfer decisions, the Admissions Committee relies heavily upon three criteria: (1) the applicant's academic record at all schools attended, including law schools and the applicant's Law School Admission Test score(s); (2) the reasons for seeking transfer; and (3) the number of places available in the class. Transfer applicants are eligible for admission only in the fall semester of their second year of law school. No transfer applicants are admitted for the summer or spring terms. Transfer students are not eligible for any joint degree program at the University of Georgia.
 
Credit for first-year courses completed by an admitted transfer student at his/her home school will be awarded in the discretion of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs upon evaluation of the transfer student's grades and courses. Transfer credit will not be awarded for courses taken on an ungraded basis or for any course completed with a grade lower than a C or its equivalent. The School of Law will accept no more than 30 hours of credit from another law school.
 
The School of Law may require transfer students to take particular courses in order to meet graduation requirements even if the student has had a similar course at his/her previous law school. While transfer students may receive credit for courses completed at another law school, students’ actual grades will not be used in calculating their grade point averages at the School of Law. In addition, transfer students will not have class ranks until the end of their second year.
 
All transfer students are eligible to participate in the write-on competition for journal membership. The School of Law has four academic journals: Georgia Law Review, Georgia Journal of International & Comparative Law, Journal of Intellectual Property Law, and Georgia Criminal Law Review. The write-on competition is used for all four publications. Interested students should contact Katie M. Voyles, Associate Director of Career Development & Journal Specialist, at kmvoyles@uga.edu or 706-542-5156 by May 1, 2024. In mid-May, the write-on materials will be available to all rising 2nd-year students following the completion of their last final exam. On that date, write-on packets will be emailed to all potential transfer students who have requested one. Student publications require a two-year commitment, therefore, this will be the only opportunity to apply for membership.
 
Transfer students wishing to be a part of the law school's Advocacy Program can email Kellie Casey, Director of Advocacy, at krcasey@uga.edu for information about tryouts. Moot court tryouts begin at the end of August and mock trial tryouts begin in September. An informational meeting will take place during the first week of fall classes.
 

Early Action Transfer Application Process: Apply by April 1st

Applicants who apply for Fall 2024 transfer admission by April 1, 2024, will be considered through the Early Action Transfer Application Process. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis. All applicants will be notified of a decision by May 1, 2024. Early Action applications may be accepted, denied, or deferred to the Regular Transfer Application Process. 

A completed Early Action application must include an official transcript containing all first-year, first-semester grades. Second-semester grades are not required to apply through the Early Action Process, though admission is contingent on maintaining good standing for the remaining first-year courses and having no significant change to the character and fitness portion of the application. Admission through Early Action is non-binding. Admitted students will be required to submit a non-refundable $500 seat deposit by June 1, 2024, to confirm enrollment. Applicants admitted under Early Action will be required to submit a law school transcript containing final grades for their full first year of law school by July 1, 2024.

Early Action Transfer Application Materials

1. Law School Application. All applicants are required to apply online through LSAC.org. An applicant seeking admission for the fall semester must submit an application for admission and all materials necessary to complete the admission file by April 1, 2024. All files completed after that date may be considered by the Admissions Committee at its discretion. An application fee of $50 must be paid online when applying through LSAC.org. After you submit your application, please send an email to Brandi Saunders, Enrollment Management Specialist, at bsaundrs@uga.edu stating that you have applied to the School of Law through the Early Action Transfer Process.

2. Law School Transcript. An official law school transcript showing all law school courses attempted, including final first-year, first-semester grades, is required in order to be considered for Early Action admission. The transcript may be sent directly to the LSAC Credential Assembly Service, by email to Brandi Saunders at bsaundrs@uga.edu, or mailed to the Office of Admissions at this address:

  • University of Georgia School of Law
    Attn: Office of Admissions, Brandi Saunders
    225 Herty Drive
    Athens, GA 30602

3. Letter of Good Standing. A letter of good standing must be received from the dean or registrar of the law school from which transfer is desired. The letter must indicate whether the applicant is in good standing and is eligible for continued enrollment. When possible, it should include the applicant's class standing upon completion of first-year, first-semester studies. The letter must be sent after the conclusion of the fall academic term and must be sent directly from your current law school to the Office of Admissions. The letter may be sent by email to Brandi Saunders at bsaundrs@uga.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions at this address:

  • University of Georgia School of Law
    Attn: Office of Admissions, Brandi Saunders
    225 Herty Drive
    Athens, GA 30602

4. Reason(s) for Seeking Transfer. A brief statement explaining the reason(s) for seeking transfer to the University of Georgia School of Law.

5. LSAC Law School Report. All applicants for transfer admission must have a current LSAC Law School Report sent to the School of Law by the Law School Admissions Council. The report must include all courses taken prior to law school enrollment. This requirement may necessitate having the degree-granting institution send a final undergraduate transcript to the LSAC Credential Assembly Service. Law School Reports previously received by the School of Law will not satisfy this requirement. The final undergraduate transcript must indicate that the applicant's undergraduate degree has been awarded.

6. Letters of Recommendation. Two letters of recommendation written in support of your transfer application are required. Letters used in a previous application to law school will not be accepted. At least one of the letters should be from a law professor. Letters should be sent through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service.

7. Resume. Submit a resume detailing your education, employment, skills, honors, awards, and accomplishments. Upload the document as an attachment to the application form.

Regular Transfer Application Process: Apply by June 15th

Regular Transfer Application Materials
 
1. Law School Application. All applicants are required to apply online through LSAC.org. An applicant seeking admission for the fall semester must submit an application for admission by June 15, 2024. All materials necessary to complete the admission file must be received by July 1, 2024. All files completed after that date may be considered by the Admissions Committee at its discretion. An application fee of $50 must be paid online when applying through LSAC.org.

2. Law School Transcript. An official law school transcript showing all law school courses attempted, including final first-year grades, is required in order to be considered for admission. The transcript must be sent directly to the LSAC Credential Assembly Service, by email to Brandi Saunders at bsaundrs@uga.edu, or mailed to the Office of Admissions at this address:

  • University of Georgia School of Law
    Attn: Office of Admissions, Brandi Saunders
    225 Herty Drive
    Athens, GA 30602

3. Letter of Good Standing. A letter of good standing must be received from the dean or registrar of the law school from which transfer is desired. The letter must indicate whether the applicant is in good standing and is eligible for continued enrollment. When possible, it should include the applicant's class standing upon completion of first-year studies. The letter must be sent after the conclusion of the academic term immediately preceding desired enrollment and must be sent directly from your current law school to the Office of Admissions. The letter may be sent by email to Brandi Saunders, Enrollment Management Specialist, at bsaundrs@uga.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions at this address:

  • University of Georgia School of Law
    Attn: Office of Admissions, Brandi Saunders
    225 Herty Drive
    Athens, GA 30602

4. Reason(s) for Seeking Transfer. A brief statement explaining the reason(s) for seeking transfer to the University of Georgia School of Law.

5. LSAC Law School Report. All applicants for transfer admission must have a current LSAC Law School Report sent to the School of Law by the Law School Admissions Council. The report must include all courses taken prior to law school enrollment. This requirement may necessitate having the degree-granting institution send a final undergraduate transcript to the LSAC Credential Assembly Service. Law School Reports previously received by the School of Law will not satisfy this requirement. The final undergraduate transcript must indicate that the applicant's undergraduate degree has been awarded.

6. Letters of Recommendation. Two letters of recommendation written in support of your transfer application are required. Letters used in a previous application to law school will not be accepted. At least one of the letters should be from a law professor. Letters should be sent through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service.

7. Resume. Submit a resume detailing your education, employment, skills, honors, awards, and accomplishments. Upload the document as an attachment to the application form.

Transfer Application 2023-2024 Timeline  
September 1, 2023 Application is available on www.lsac.org
April 1, 2024 Early Action transfer application completion deadline
May 1, 2024 Notification of Early Action Transfer Decisions
June 1, 2024 $500 Non-refundable Seat Deposit Due (Early Action only)
June 15, 2024 Regular transfer application submission deadline
July 1, 2024 Regular transfer application file completion deadline


Visiting Student Admission

Eligibility

A student who has completed the first year of full-time studies in a Juris Doctor degree program at a law school that is approved by the American Bar Association may be considered for admission as a visiting student. Admission is granted for one academic term at a time. A student may visit for a maximum of one academic year after either the first or second year of law school.

Admission Procedure Outline

1. Law School Application. All applicants are required to apply online through LSAC.org. An applicant seeking to visit beginning the Spring 2024 semester must submit an application by November 1, 2023, and the file must be complete by November 15, 2023. An applicant seeking to visit beginning Summer 2024 semester must submit an application by April 15, 2024, and the file must be complete prior to May 1, 2024. An applicant seeking to visit beginning Fall 2024 semester must submit an application for admission by June 15, 2024, and the file must be complete prior to July 1, 2024. Application files completed after those dates may be considered by the Admissions Committee at its discretion. An application fee of $50 must be paid online when applying through LSAC.org.

2. Reason for Visiting. Each applicant must provide a statement giving the reason for being a visiting student. The statement should accompany the application form. 

3. Dean's Approval. A letter granting approval for the visit from the dean or registrar of the applicant's law school is required. The approval letter must also disclose whether the applicant is in good standing. The letter must be sent directly from your current law school to the Office of Admissions. The letter may be sent by email to Brandi Saunders, Enrollment Management Specialist, at bsaundrs@uga.edu or mailed to the Office of Admissions at this address:

  • University of Georgia School of Law
    Attn: Office of Admissions, Brandi Saunders
    225 Herty Drive
    Athens, GA 30602

4. Law School Transcript. An official law school transcript of all work attempted is required.

5. Resume. Submit a resume detailing your education, employment, skills, honors, awards, and accomplishments. Upload the document as an attachment to the application form.