2004-2005 - Barry University

• provide for an ongoing self-assessment to determine
if the institution is accomplishing its mission and
meeting its stated goals.
ADMISSION TO THE
SCHOOL OF LAW
All admissions decisions are made by the Admissions
Committee. Applicants will be accepted for admission
to the School of Law if they are of good character and
have Law School Admission Test (LSAT) scores and
grade point averages (GPAs) that indicate likelihood
of academic success in law school. This statement applies
to those who apply in a timely manner before the
class has been filled.
The LSAT is designed to measure some of the intellectual
and academic abilities that are needed for
successful law study. Within limits, it provides a reasonable
assessment of these factors. Similarly, undergraduate
grades are a significant indicator of potential
success in law school. A strong scholastic record may
indicate the level of a student’s perseverance, motivation,
and maturity as well as being a measure of academic
ability.
An applicant’s file will be reviewed to determine
whether it contains evidence of other factors (in addition
to LSAT and GPA) to indicate sufficient motivation
for the study of law. Such evidence may include
the following:
• A rising trend in undergraduate academic performance;
• Difficulty of undergraduate course of study;
• Employment pressures during undergraduate studies;
• Indicators that the applicant is a “poor tester;”
• Factors such as letters of recommendation, personal
interviews, or personal statements of desires and
goals;
• Cultural, educational, or sociological deprivation;
• Leadership ability;
• Diversity;
• Abilities in writing, speaking, or linguistics;
• Demonstrated competence in another vocation or
profession; and
• Quality of undergraduate school attended.
ADMISSION PROCESS
An applicant who meets all the admission requirements
described below may be admitted as a regular
student.
• An applicant must have earned a bachelor’s degree
granted by an accredited college or university.
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• The applicant must complete and submit the Application
for Admission to the School of Law. The applicant
must meet all requirements noted on the
form.
• The applicant must take the Law School Admissions
Test (LSAT). LSAT scores obtained by the applicant
more than three (3) years before applying will
NOT be accepted unless approved by the Faculty
Committee on Admissions.
• Applicants must register with the Law School Data
Assembly Service (LSDAS). Registration also requires
that an official transcript from each college
or university attended be sent to the Law School
Admission Council. Barry’s LSAC Code is #5830.
• A nonrefundable fee of $50.00 must accompany the
application for admission to the School of Law.
• Each applicant will be required to submit a personal
statement. This statement (2-3 pages typed) should
address one or more of the following topics:
1. Factors in your life that have led to your interest
in the law.
2. Adversity you have overcome to accomplish
your goals.
3. Your career/life goals after earning the law degree.
• Each applicant is required to have two (2) letters of
recommendation that may be mailed directly to the
Admissions Office or included in the LSDAS report.
One of the letters should be written by a faculty
advisor, instructor, employer, commanding
officer, or other person who can recommend the
applicant on the basis of aptitude for the study of
law. The other letter should be a character reference
from an individual who has personal knowledge of
the applicant’s integrity and character.
• Applicants have the responsibility to assure that all
materials have been received by the School of Law.
• After the applicant is admitted, a nonrefundable seat
deposit of $400.00 and final official transcripts will
be required.
• For further information, please call Admissions at 321-
206-5600, or visit the website at www.barry.edu/law
DEFERRAL OF ADMISSION
An applicant accepted for the current admission year
who finds it necessary to defer entering law school until
a later term may do so by:
• Requesting consideration for the later term in
writing, and
• Completing an application for the new term and
paying the re-application fee.
Deferrals may be granted by the Admissions Committee
for up to one (1) year.
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