Admissions Procedure & Policy PCU offers a single program in the law, which requires four years of class work, beginning each year, either in September and culminating in May, or beginning in January and culminating in August. Most entering applicants hold a Bachelor's Degree, however, applicants that have attained at least 60 college units acceptable to the Committee of Bar Examiners of California (COBE), an Associates of Arts degree from a California public two-year college, or have attained junior status in a four-year university generally satisfies the pre-legal education standards established by the COBE. If the applicant's status is in doubt, the school may advise the applicant to consult the COBE before enrolling. All applicants are required to take the LSAT Examination. Applicants must have a score equal to or greater than the 25th percentile to be considered for admission as a Regular Student. Applicants scoring lower then the 25th percentile, or are seeking admission based on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), will be considered for enrollment on a case by case bases. If admitted the applicant will be categorized as a "Special Student" during their first year of study. Applications for the January-August class schedule are being accepted now. Students are admitted on a rolling admissions basis at such time as their enrollment packages are complete and the Admissions Committee has approved the application. Registration forms for the January-August schedule will be mailed on the 1st of November. Applicants are advised to complete the process as early as possible so as to facilitate planning for both the applicant and the school. To apply, follow the steps listed below: Submit items 1 through 4 directly to PCU. 1.  Fill out the application form completely. A resume cannot be used in lieu of an application. Any package submitted without an application form will not be considered. 2. Include a brief (2-3 typewritten pages, double spaced) personal statement indicating fully your reasons for wanting to study law, why you chose to apply to Pacific Coast University, School of Law and stating any further information which you feel should be considered by the Admissions Committee. 3. Submit with $75 application fee. 4. Any supplementary material, such as certificates, test scores, professional commendations, etc. may be included with application. Items 5 and 6 are to be submitted directly to the Law School Data Assembly Service. Additional information on the service can be found at WWW.LSAC.ORG. 5. Official transcript from previously attended colleges and Law Schools. 6. Two letters of recommendation. Typically from professor, academic administrator and advisors, and employers. They are better able to provide recommendation concerning the applicant's analytical skills, communication and writing abilities. 7. Completion of the LSAT Examination. The Registrar's Office will advise you as to which documents are still outstanding. Do not hesitate to check with the office to determine the status of your file.  A decision on whether to accept an applicant is based on their college grades, relevant work/community experience, and other evidence of maturity and ability to attempt law study. Notification is made promptly upon acceptance, and the applicant then indicates his/her intention to register by returning the commitment form and submitting a $125 commitment fee. This amount is no refundable. (In the case of certified V.A. applicants who do not attend, only $10 of the application fee is retained.) Admission is to the first year of study, but, in rare cases, a student who has completed a year or more at another law school may, at the discretion of the committee, be admitted into the second year. Because of the rotation of the upper class subject offerings, it is not possible to enter with more than one year of credit. All prior credits will be evaluated, however, and if appropriate the course will be shortened. There is no credit provided for experience other than academic credit earned. Registration Procedures Registration is conducted by mail in July for the September-May schedule and in November for the January-August schedule. All registration must be completed two weeks prior to the commencement of classes. Students who submit materials after these dates will be assessed a $100 late registration fee. Download and Print Application Form Click Here