Law Student Admissions

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Earn your J.D. at one of the nation’s best value law schools

University of Idaho College of Law offers a rigorous, affordable and student-centered legal education. We combine academic excellence with personalized support. With campuses in both Moscow and Boise, you can tailor your legal education to your goals while benefiting from small class sizes and close faculty mentorship.

Why choose Idaho Law?

In-state tuition for all: No matter where you’re from, you’ll pay in-state tuition your first year of law school. And, through the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP), you’ll continue to pay in-state tuition all three years. Even if you’re not WRGP-eligible, you’ll still pay in-state your first year and can establish Idaho residency to continue paying in-state for years two and three.
Two dynamic campuses: Choose between our Moscow campus, nestled in a traditional college town, or our Boise campus, located in the heart of Idaho’s legal and governmental hub.
Personalized attention: With an average enrollment of about 500 students and a Student-Faculty ratio of 9.2 to 1, our community fosters close relationships between students and faculty, ensuring individualized support throughout your legal education.
Practice-ready lawyers: 92% of our Idaho Law Class of 2024 were employed or pursuing a graduate degree within 10 months of graduation.
Three optional areas of emphasis: Specialize in business law, Native American law or natural resources and conservation law.

Important dates for Fall 2026 admission

Recommended FAFSA application filing deadline — Dec. 1, 2025 (Code 006126)
Idaho Law application fee waived through Jan. 15, 2026
Priority deadline for scholarship and location consideration — March 15, 2026
Applications completed by this date receive priority consideration for scholarships and campus location (Moscow or Boise)
Final deadline — June 30, 2026

Application requirements

To be considered for admission, applicants must:

Take the LSAT
- Free prep resources: LSAC LSAT Prep
Register with Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
- Compiles your academic records and letters of recommendation
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

The following materials must accompany your application:

Personal statement — Up to two pages, double-spaced, 12 pt font
Résumé — Two pages max
Letters of recommendation — Minimum of two, up to three accepted
Character and fitness addendum — As required by the application

Supplemental materials (optional)

You may also submit:

Unique perspectives statement — to provide context on any life circumstances or factors relevant to your application
Other supporting materials you believe strengthen your application

Special application types

Transfer applicants

We accept transfers from both ABA- and non-ABA-accredited schools (non-ABA schools must meet ABA standard 505).

Required materials:

Transfer essay (max two pages, double-spaced, 12 pt font)
Letter of standing from your current law school
Official law school transcript
Credential assembly service (CAS) report
Character and fitness addendum (if applicable)

Visiting applicants

Visiting students must be from ABA-accredited law schools and in the top 50% of their class.

Required materials:

$50 non-refundable application fee
Visiting essay (max two pages, double-spaced, 12 pt font)
Letter of standing from your current law school
Official law school transcript
Credential assembly service (CAS) report
Character and fitness addendum (if applicable)

3+3 Accelerated Law Program

The 3+3 Law Program allows students from select institutions to complete undergraduate and law degrees in only six years. Participating schools include University of Idaho, North Idaho College, College of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State and Brigham Young University–Idaho.

Eligibility criteria:

Academic standing: Maintain a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher.
LSAT Score: Achieve an LSAT score at or above the College of Law’s median.
Application timeline: Submit the 3+3 Program Registration Form by May 15 of your sophomore year.
Admission application: Apply to College of Law no later than January 15 of your junior year.

Check your application status

After submitting, you’ll receive a notification of complete application email with login credentials to track your status online — up to and including your final decision (admitted, waitlisted or denied).

Visit and connect

Schedule a campus visit to the Moscow or Boise locations

Experience University of Idaho College of Law firsthand by attending one of our prospective student events:

Virtual Info Sessions: Engage with admissions staff and current students to learn more about our programs.
Open houses: Tour our campuses in Moscow and Boise and meet faculty and students.
LSAC forums: Connect with us at national law school recruitment events.

Follow Idaho Law on social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) for upcoming events and important dates.

Upcoming events

9/4/2025 MINK – Law Fair Overland Park Convention Center
9/6/2025 WCC – Seattle law Fair Seattle University School of Law
9/15/2025 University of Wyoming - Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources Career Fair University of Wyoming
9/16/2025 Fall 2025 Career and Graduate School Expo Loyola Marymount University
9/17/2025 NDSU – Fall Career Expo North Dakota State University
9/20/2025 LSAC – Miami Forum Hyatt Regency Miami
9/23/2025 Grad and Professional Fair California State University Dominguez Hills
9/24/2025 Fall 2025 Graduate School Fair - San Francisco San Francisco State University
9/24/2025 University of Nebraska - Lincoln Fall Career Fair University of Nebraska - Lincoln
9/25/2025 Western Colorado University Fall Career, Internship and Graduate School Fair Western Colorado University
9/25/2025 NAU Career & Graduate School Fair Northern Arizona University
9/26/2025 College of Idaho Grad Fair College of Idaho
9/29/2025 LSAC – Toronto Forum Hyatt Regency Toronto
9/26/2025 UNT – Fall Graduate & Professional School Fair University of North Texas
10/1/2025 UTEP – Graduate and Professional Schools Fair University of Texas El Paso
10/1/2025 27th Annual Graduate & Professional School Fair New Mexico State University
10/2/2025 Montana State University Career Fair Montana State University
10/2/2025 2025 UNM Graduate & Professional School Fair University of New Mexico
10/2/2025 San Diego State University Grad Fair San Diego State University
10/4/2025 LSAC – Chicago Forum Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
10/7/2025 Utah Tech Grad School Fair Utah Tech
10/5-10/8/2025 University of Alaska - Fairbanks/University of Alaska - Anchorage UAF Woodcenter
10/8/2025 Southern Utah University Grad Fair Southern Utah University
10/8/2025 UI Career Fair University of Idaho - Kibbie Dome
10/9/2025 Utah Valley University Grad Fair Utah Valley University
10/9/2025 LCSC – Career Fair Lewis Clark State College
10/11/2025 Weber State University Grad Fair Weber State University
10/15/2025 Boise State Career Fair Boise State University
10/15/2025 Utah State University Grad Fair Utah State University
10/15/2025 UC Berkeley Grad & Law School Fair UC Berkeley
10/16/2025 BYU Idaho Career Fair BYU Idaho
10/16/2025 Eastern Washington University - Fall Career Fair 2025 Eastern Washington University
10/18/2025 WCC Denver Law Fair Sturm College of Law
10/17-10/18/2025 LSAC New York Forum NYC
10/20/2025 WAPLA - Colorado University of Colorado Boulder
10/21/2025 WAPLA - Utah University of Utah
10/22/2025 Fall 2025 Graduate School Fair California State University - San Bernardino
10/22/2025 WAPLA - BYU BYU
10/22/2025 Grad School Fair - Irvine Concordia University - Irvine
10/22/2025 UC Davis Grad and Law School Fair UC Davis
10/23/2025 WAPLA - Arizona University of Arizona
10/23/2025 University of Southern California Law Fair USC
10/23/2025 Evergreen Graduate School Fair Evergreen State College
10/24/2025 WAPLA - Arizona Arizona State University
10/24/2025 Claremont Colleges Law School Fair Pomona College
10/25/2025 LSAC Los Angeles Forum Westin Bonaventure Hotel
10/27/2025 University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg & Brownsville Texas
10/28/2025 WAPLA - Nevada UNLV
10/28/2025 SWAPLA University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma
10/29/2025 WAPLA - Nevada University of Nevada Reno
10/29/2025 Boise State Pre-Law Dinner Boise State University
10/30/2025 WAPLA - Idaho Boise State University
10/31/2025 SWAPLA – Texas Tech University Texas Tech University
10/31/2025 WAPLA - Oregon University of Oregon
11/1/2025 WAPLA - Oregon Portland State University
11/5/2025 UCR Graduate, Professional, and Law School Fair 2025 UC Riverside
11/6/2025 UC – Irvine Grad & Law Fair UC Irvine
11/15/2025 LSAC – San Francisco Forum San Francisco Marriott Marquis
11/14/2025 Sacramento State Fall Law School Forum California State University
11/4-8/2025 LexCon – Savannah, Georgia

Student ambassadors

Our student ambassadors are an incredible resource for prospective and incoming students. Whether you’re looking to schedule a tour, sit in on a mock class or get more information, our ambassadors are here to help. Connect with them to hear firsthand about their experiences with our academic programs, student organizations, events and the law school community.

Connect with an ambassador

Ready to apply?

Take the next step toward your career. Apply now.

If you have questions or need assistance, contact our Admissions Office at lawadmit@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-2300.

Admissions help

Renee Harrison
Director of admissions
Menard 123 — Moscow
208-885-0143
rrharrison@uidaho.edu

Lundyn Jared
Assistant director of admissions
Menard 123 — Moscow
208-885-2300
lundynj@uidaho.edu

Noe Sanchez
Assistant director of admissions
Front Street 134 — Boise
208-885-8620
noesanchez@uidaho.edu