MSL Admissions Process

Applications for either the MSL Master’s Degree or Graduate Certificate must include:

1. Completed application form.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Official transcript from each college or university attended.
   A transcript is required for all community college, undergraduate, and graduate-level coursework even if you did not receive a degree.
4. Two reference forms/letters of recommendation.
   Reference forms should come from former professors or employers who can address the applicant’s ability to pursue graduate legal study.
5. Personal Statement:
   Upload a personal statement that shares an insight into your life and experiences that may not be readily apparent from your academic record and resume/CV. Your personal statement should be about you.
   • Examples of personal statement topics include, but are not limited to:
     • Why you want to enroll in this program
     • Aspect of your lived experience that is illustrative of your character and perspective, especially an aspect that demonstrates your courage, determination, ingenuity, and/or resilience
     • Discrete experience or situation when you faced a significant challenge or obstacle, especially as an adult (after high school), that you were able to overcome or circumvent successfully
   • Formatting requirements:
     • Double-spaced
     • One-inch margins
     • Text-only (do not include images or visuals)
     • Accessible font (e.g., Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Times New Roman, Verdana)
     • Black font color
     • 10-point font size or greater
     • 750 words or less