Juris Doctor Program (JD)

Students in the JD Program apply to and receive their degree from the College of Law. The program accepts first-year and transfer students, although the application procedures differ for each type of applicant. Iowa also offers several Combined Degree Programs in Law.

Admission Requirements

First-Year Applicants

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required.

Admission Requirements
English Language (TOEFL) Requirements

3+3 Applicants

The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required.

Admission Requirements
English Language (TOEFL) Requirements

Kinnick Law Applicants

Admission Requirements
English Language (TOEFL) Requirements

Advanced Standing Program for Foreign-Trained Lawyers

Admission Requirements
English Language (TOEFL) Requirements

Transfer Applicants

The University of Iowa College of Law encourages transfer applications from law school students who believe that the College of Law is a good fit for fulfilling their professional goals and objectives. You must have completed at least one full academic year of law school by June of the year in which you are seeking the transfer (minimum of 24 approved semester hours), and the courses must have been completed at an ABA-accredited law school. Only 30 hours of credit may be transferred from another law school.

When evaluating your first year's performance, we primarily consider whether or not you are in good academic standing. All files are reviewed on an individual basis.

English Language (TOEFL) Requirements

Estimated Cost of Attendance

Tuition and fees vary by degree program and the type of student you are.

JD Program, Estimated Costs - Domestic

Application Deadlines

First-Year Applicants

The deadline to apply for fall is May 1.

3+3 Applicants

The deadline to apply for fall is May 1.

Kinnick Law Applicants

The deadline to apply for fall is May 1.

Advanced Standing Program for Foreign-Trained Lawyers

The deadline to apply for fall is April 1.

Transfer Applicants

Transfer students may apply for fall semester admission only. The transfer application deadline is June 1.

Application Procedures

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First-Year Applicants

First-Year Applicants must apply through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

3+3 Applicants

Applicants must apply through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

Kinnick Law Applicants

Applicants must apply through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

Advanced Standing Program for Foreign-Trained Lawyers

Advanced Standing Program for Foreign-Trained Lawyers Applicants must apply through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).

Transfer Applicants

Transfer applicants complete a different application than first-year applicants. The application is only available at Law School Admission Council (LSAC)