Application
J.D. Applications
Online Application and Instructions: The online application is available through LSAC.org.
Printed Application and Instructions:
First-Year Application
Fall 2012 Application Instructions
Fall 2012 Application
Please contact the Office of Admissions at (205) 348-5440 or admissions@law.ua.edu if you need assistance.
Note: The Law School application fee is waived for AmeriCorps and Teach For America current and former members and for Peace Corps current and former volunteers. In addition, if LSAC has granted a fee waiver to you, we will waive the application fee. For more information, look under the Application section of the Frequently Asked Questions.
If you are an international student, you also must complete the following financial documents.
Guidelines for Certification of Finances
Certification of Finances (Affidavit of Support)
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Explanation of Estimated Cost of Attendance
Information Required for I-20.DS-2019
University of Alabama Law-Honors Application
Fall 2012 Law-Honors Application Deadline Extended to May 31, 2012
Fall 2012 Application and Instructions (For select seniors in the Honors College at The University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa)
Transfer and Visiting Applications
International Graduate Program (LL.M.) Application Process
The Fall 2012 application is available through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The deadline to receive applications and all supporting materials will be May 15, 2012. Students whose language of instruction was not English must submit an acceptable and official score, no more than two years old, on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS. Applicants must also complete the application through LSAC; submit an application fee to the University of Alabama; provide transcripts, diplomas, and certificates; complete financial documents; and obtain a letter of recommendation. (Please refer to application instructions for details.) For admissions questions, please write to the Law School Admissions Office, The University of Alabama, Box 870382, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382, USA or contact us by e-mail at admissions@law.ua.edu.
Application Instructions:
Download Instructions PDF
You must apply to Alabama through the LSAC online application at www.lsac.org. In order to apply, you first must create an LLM account through www.lsac.org. (Once you reach www.lsac.org, click on “Future LLM Students” and “Create an Account.”) Second, you register for the LLM Credential Assembly Service (LLM CAS) Document Assembly Service, which includes a fee to LSAC, in order for LSAC to electronically submit your application to law schools. Finally, complete your Alabama Law International LL.M. application. You may access the registration and application through the application link below. Please read our application instructions for full details on all requirements. An application fee to The University of Alabama is required to submit your application.
Certification of Finances:
Guidelines for Certification of Finances Certification of Finances (Affidavit of Support)
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Explanation of Estimated Cost of Attendance
Information Required for I-20.DS-2019