2012-2013 Prospectus - Levin College of Law - University of Florida

to report any disciplinary action taken againstthem at any college or university (#1), and/oracademic probation and suspension (#2). Questions3-5 are about specific violations of law.Applicants answering “yes” to any question mustprovide a detailed explanation for each responseand provide official documentation from thecollege/university or court documenting the finaldisposition of each occurrence. Official documentsmust clearly identify the agency that isproviding the disposition of the incident. Officialdocuments obtained from an online source mustinclude a Web address (URL).It is the responsibility of the applicant to provideall documentation for each “yes” response.Students uncertain about their academic and/ordisciplinary history should contact the StudentJudicial Affairs office at each college or universityattended. (Current or former UF students shouldcontact Student Judicial Affairs at 202 PeabodyHall, P.O. Box 114075, Gainesville, FL 32611,phone 352-392-1261).Admission to the Levin College of Law iscontingent upon the accuracy of required informationfurnished as part of the application process.Failure to furnish required information ormisrepresentation of such information can resultin the withdrawal of an offer of admission priorto matriculation, dismissal from the college aftermatriculation, rescission of the student’s degreeafter graduation, and/or forfeiture of all fees andcharges paid and academic credit earned. Anysuch failure to disclose or any misrepresentationmay result in an investigation by the Law SchoolAdmission Council’s Misconduct and Irregularitiesin the Admission Process Subcommittee. Itmay also affect admission to a state bar.Applicants must respond completely andaccurately to all questions on the law school application.After submitting the application, applicantsare required to immediately notify the LevinCollege of Law of any changes in data that occureither prior to a decision or matriculation. Thisincludes information required by questions 1-5in the Character and Fitness section of the application.Applicants should be aware that, in conductingcharacter and fitness investigations, state bar authoritiesfrequently request copies of candidates’applications for admission to law school to determineif the information is accurate and demonstratesfull disclosure. Discrepancies or omissionsmay call into question the applicant’s fitness foradmission to a state bar, since they reflect on theapplicant’s character, ability to follow directions,trustworthiness, honesty and reliability.Each state establishes bar registration andadmissions standards for individuals who wishto practice in that state. One important aspectof admission to practice is an evaluation of anapplicant’s character and fitness to practice law.States subject applicants to the bar to a rigorouscharacter and fitness investigation before admissionto practice. Applicants are strongly encouraged,prior to matriculation, to contact the Boardof Bar Examiners in the states where they intendto practice to determine the rules that will applyto their bar admission in those states, includingwhat constitutes proof of sufficient character andfitness.The Levin College of Law strongly prefersthat applicants who answer “yes” to any of thecharacter and fitness questions combine theirexplanation and all official documents into oneattachment and upload it via the LSAC electronicapplication website.II. Optional DOCUMENTSDiversity StatementLawyers serve critical roles in our society. Asour society becomes increasingly diverse, theLevin College of Law requires a broadly diversestudent body to achieve its mission of excellencein education, research and service. Broad diversityencompasses experiences, socioeconomicbackground, talents, race, gender and otherattributes and provides multicultural learningopportunities.Applicants are encouraged, but not required,to submit a statement describing the multiculturalskills they have developed, includingrelevant specific life experiences, and how suchskills and experiences would foster diversity atthe Levin College of Law. Applicants shouldfocus on personal experiences and may includeinformation about interests, unique abilities andpersonal background.The Diversity Statement should not exceedtwo double-spaced pages and should be in afont no smaller than 12 points. Text from theAcademic Admissions Statement should not berepeated in the Diversity Statement.The Levin College of Law strongly prefers thatapplicants upload the Diversity Statement via theLSAC electronic application website.Letters of Recommendationand Evaluation FormsThe Levin College of Law strongly encouragescandidates to submit up to four letters of recommendation.Recommenders should evaluate indetail the applicant’s academic performance andskills, academic activities, community service,and/or employment.Please note that the Levin College of Law doesnot consider personal recommendations (for example,those from family, friends or persons whohave never taught or supervised the applicant ina professional setting).The Levin College of Law will also accept upto four LSAC Evaluations.Since letters of recommendation and evaluationsare not required, action will proceed withor without these items once all required materialsare received. While the Levin College of Lawis unable to acknowledge receipt of letters, candidatesmay verify receipt of documents usingthe online Application Status Online at: www.law.ufl.edu/admissions/prospective-students/jdapplication-procedures/applicant-status-onlineaso.Candidates have two options for submittingletters of recommendation:• LSAC Letter of Recommendation (LOR)Service: The Levin College of Law stronglyprefers that letters be submitted through theLSAC LOR Service included with the CASregistration.• Submit letters directly to the Levin college oflaw: Letters submitted directly to the LevinCollege of Law should be on letterhead andaccompanied by the cover form available inthe “Forms” tab of the LSAC electronic applicationwebsite.Addenda and Other MaterialsApplicants who wish to discuss any uniqueissue may submit a separate one-page addendumwith their application. This document mayinclude, but need not be limited to, informationabout poor grade progression, history of standardizedtesting, linguistic barriers, or a personalor family history of educational or socioeconomicdisadvantage.The Levin College of Law strongly prefers thatapplicants upload any addenda, including Char-• UF Law application transmission begins on 9/4• Late registration for the October LSAT by 9/14• road Map Program for 2013 Applicants• Ask your Registrar’s office to mail your officialtranscripts to LSAC• LSAT Administration on 10/6• register for the December LSAT by 10/29• October 2012 scores released on 10/31• review your Academic Summary Report in yourLSAC Accountnov.-dec.• Admissions Committee starts reviewingapplications• Late registration for the December LSATon 11/9• Optimal time to submit UF Law applicationby late November• LSAT Administration on 12/1• Send updated transcripts with fall gradesto LSACProspectus 49