Application Deadlines
Our application for the following Fall semester opens October 1st and priority is given to applications that are received and complete by our April 30th deadline. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. If you are unable to meet the April 30th deadline, please contact us at lawadmis@uwyo.edu or call (307) 766-6416 to speak with someone in the Admissions Department.
Early Admission Decisions: Applications received prior to December 15th of the year prior to intended year of enrollment will be considered for early admission. Early applications will receive an admissions decision by January 30th.
Program Details:
The JD program requires students to complete 90 credits for graduation. Of those 90 credits, 76 must be in graded courses. Students spend their first year taking required foundational courses in Contracts, Property, Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Torts, and Legal Writing. Evidence and Professional Responsibility are required in the second year. Additionally, students must fulfill the advanced writing and experiential requirements for graduation.
