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Law Admissions & Financial Aid

Office of Law Admissions & Financial Aid Contact Information: 877.267.5072 | lawschool@regent.edu

Regent University Law Cultivates Practice-Ready Lawyers

Your decision to become a lawyer means you are embarking on a life-changing journey that will require dedication. We encourage all prospective law students to begin their law school admissions process with a thorough review of our academic program offerings. We also invite you to learn about some of our impactful alumni and join us for a Law Admissions & Aid event to engage with our admissions staff and faculty and gain an in-depth look at Regent University School of Law. View Regent Law’s current ABA Required Disclosure information, including our Employment Summary Report.

4,315 Alumni Work in All 50 States, D.C. & 20 Nations

U.S. map of the total number of J.D. alumni working in all 50 states and D.C.: 3,578.
J.D. Alumni
U.S. map of the total number of M.A. in Law alumni working in all 50 states and D.C.: 737.
Master of Legal Studies Alumni

Admission Requirements

Law school admission requirements vary by program. Select your program below to learn how to apply.

Master’s

Doctoral

Juris Doctor

  • LSAT Score: 158
  • GPA: 3.64

Students admitted to Regent Law may request that prior J.D. coursework from other law schools be applied to their J.D. degree at Regent University. Read our Transfer Credit Policy for more details.

The Joint Degree program at Regent University offers students an opportunity to subsequently earn two master’s degrees from different Regent schools, which may reduce the overall number of credit hours required to earn those degrees. Students enrolled in the full-time J.D. program may obtain a joint degree in business, communication, counseling, or government, earning both degrees in significantly less time than would be required if they were pursued separately.

In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, international applicants need to submit supplementary admission requirements. These requirements will change depending on several factors, such as citizenship and visa status. For more information, please visit our International Students Admissions page.

A lawyer or other professional who would like to increase his or her knowledge in highly specialized and rapidly changing fields of law may apply to law school for admission as a non-degree student. Non-degree students must demonstrate that they have the necessary prerequisites for the course they desire and have the permission of the course instructor before registering. Non-degree students are limited to a maximum of 9 credits. Non-degree students may not enroll in experiential courses such as practicum or internship. Applicants seeking non-degree status must meet the published entrance requirements and must submit the following in the application packet.

  1. Regent University Online Application.
  2. Non-refundable application fee ($65) paid online or by check sent through the mail
  3. Official Undergraduate Degree-Posted Transcript
  4. Goal Statement (Explain your need or interest in pursuing law courses as a non-degree student and your career outcomes)
  5. Current Resume
  6. LSAT Score (If completed)
  • May not transfer earned credits toward a degree-granting curriculum within the law school.
  • Are not eligible to receive financial aid and will submit all course assignments and participate in exams.
  • Must submit the Regent University Online Application
  • May pursue enrollment in selected classes at Regent Law, although priority registration is granted to students earning degrees from Regent University.

On a case-by-case basis, a student may be granted a one-year deferment after being accepted to Regent Law. Learn more about our application process for deferring applicants.

“As a young women who was raised in a Christian family in the Middle East, I cannot thank you enough for choosing to extend this kind support to me. ”
May-Lee Melki, J.D., 2023 Scholarship Recipient
“I did not pursue a legal career for my own purposes. I see it as a means of public service — a means of loving God’s people and serving the community. I know why I’m doing this. Regent prepared me to do it well through a firm academic curriculum and practical experience — all the while, I was well supported and inspired by my professors.”
Dianna Baker, J.D., 2015 Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney II - Lynchburg
“My parents immigrated here when they were really young. My family is a big reason of why I’m interested in immigration law – I know how tough the process is, how complex it can be....(The faculty) build you up to not just be an attorney, but to be the best attorney possible and to represent Christ through all of it. ”
Sarahi Saucedo, J.D., 2021 Scholarship Recipient
“At Regent, I became interested in issues of social justice. A big part of my calling is really around leveraging the market to do good. I believe if God is leading students here, He will open the door to a meaningful role where they are making a difference in people’s lives.”
Kyle Westaway, J.D., 2006 Lecturer, Harvard Law; Managing Partner, Westaway Brooklyn, New York
“I would put Regent up against the finest law schools. Regent provided me with a top-notch legal education. Quality academic instruction is required of any law school, but Regent went a step further by providing faculty and staff who genuinely cared for and supported the students.”
Teresa Hammons, J.D., 1988