J.D. Program

For the purpose of admission, an international student is defined as a student who is, or will be, in the United States on a non-immigrant visa. This specifically refers to the Student (F) and Exchange Visitor (J) visas.

International applicants are required to submit the following:

1. Completed law school application. Application may be found on the LSAC web site.
   
   
2. Application fee of $50 (U. S. dollars) payable to Drake University Law School. The application fee will be waived for applications submitted electronically prior to April 1.
   
3. Personal statement.
   
   
4. A Credential Assemby Service (CAS) Report—Applicants who have completed work at any foreign institution outside the U.S., its territories, and Canada must have their credentials sent to LSAC to be evaluated by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers. All services are offered only on-line, www.LSAC.org.
   
   
5. TOEFL scores, including the TWE (Test of Written English), are required for applicants whose native language is not English. An official copy of the test report must be sent by the testing service directly to LSAC. TOEFL scores will be included in the foreign credential evaluation. TOEFL is given worldwide at prescheduled times throughout the year. Information concerning testing dates and places may be obtained on-line at www.toefl.org. There is a fee for the examination. Please note: Not all TOEFL administrations include the TWE. Be sure to register for a TOEFL test date that includes the TWE.
   
   
6. Letters of recommendation are optional but strongly recommended. Letters should address an applicant’s academic performance and potential. Letters of recommendation may be sent to LSAC or the Drake University Law School Office of Admission and Financial Aid.

LL.M. Program

For the purpose of admission, an international student is defined as a student who received their law degree outside the United States, or will be in the United States on a non-immigrant visa. This specifically refers to the Student (F) and Exchange Visitor (J) visas.

International applicants are required to submit the following through the LLM Credential Assembly Service:

1. Completed LL.M. application. Applications can be downloaded and submitted through the LLM Credential Assembly Service 
   
   
2. Application fee of $50 (U. S. dollars) will be required for the LL.M.. program. 
   
   
3. Statement of Purpose as described on the application. 
   
   
4. An LSAC LLM Credential Assembly Service report is required for applicants who are defined as an international student. Transcripts and TOEFL scores must be sent to the LSAC LL.M. Credential Assembly Service to be evaluated by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers. 
   
   
5. TOEFL scores, including the TWE (Test of Written English), are required for applicants whose native language is not English. An official copy of the test report must be sent by the testing service directly to LSAC. TOEFL scores will be included in the foreign credential evaluation. TOEFL is given worldwide at prescheduled times throughout the year. Information concerning testing dates and places may be obtained on-line at www.toefl.org. There is a fee for the examination. Please note: Not all TOEFL administrations include the TWE. Be sure to register for a TOEFL test date that includes the TWE. Drake Law School requires a minimum TOEFL score of 100 (internet test).
   
   
6. Letters of recommendation are optional but strongly recommended. Letters should address an applicant’s academic performance and potential. Letters of recommendation may be sent to the LLM Credential Assembly Service.