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International Students

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 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. An LSDAS 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.