Drexel is accepting applications for the Juris Doctor (JD) Program for enrollment in the fall class of 2010.

For 2009 incoming students, we have accepted only 76 students per section, and we have only 2 sections. Those students have an experience learning the law that we think will be unique, in terms both of the close relationship they will have with the faculty, and the opportunity they have to shape the curriculum for those students who follow. Our students take their classes in a new, state-of-the-art academic building, and are able to have at least one intensive, semester co-op in one of the region’s best corporate, non-profit, law firm, public service, government or judicial office, and to be supervised by an experienced attorney who not only knows his or her field, but is eager to help students learn what it means to practice law in context. Finally, our students will be required to use their skills in service to the public, which we believe is in the finest traditions of the legal profession, and of the Philadelphia Lawyer.

Candidates for admission are required to demonstrate excellence and leadership in their careers. They must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by one of the regional accrediting associations of the United States or, if foreign educated, a degree equivalent to a four year baccalaureate degree, have registered for Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) and take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT). The candidate’s undergraduate grade point average and LSAT scores will be strong factors in determining admission to the Drexel University Earle Mack School of Law. In addition, the Admissions Committee will consider a student’s extracurricular activities, work experience, and volunteer service. The Earle Mack School of Law seeks a diverse class of students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, from different parts of the country and world, and from different socioeconomic backgrounds.

Decisions are made on a rolling basis and the size of our classes is limited to ensure the quality of the educational experience. For this reason, students will be encouraged to apply early.