MS in Law Application

Applying to Western New England University

Candidates for Master of Science in Law must possess:

BA/BS from an accredited university. All postsecondary transcripts must be mailed directly from the registrar's office to the law school admissions office.
Related work experience.

Applicants must also submit two letters of recommendation (academic or professional) using our cover sheet. After receiving your application, the Office of Admissions will contact you to schedule an interview with the MS in Law program director.

Note: The MS in Law students will not be required to take the LSAT or any other graduate admission test. However, applicants who received their postsecondary education in a language other than English must submit a TOEFL score.

Questions? Call 413-782-1406 or email: mslawadmissions@law.wne.edu

Note: Press the TAB key to move between fields. Press the "SUBMIT" button at the end of the form to transmit the application.

1 Prefix

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix

Previous Name (Other)

Preferred First Name

Gender

2 Street Address

City

State

Zip

Day Phone

Evening Phone

3 Email Address

4 Date of Birth

5 Are you a United States Citizen?

Yes No

If no, are you a permanent resident of the US?

Yes No N/A

If yes, please provide your green card or alien registration number

I identify myself as Hispanic or Latino, or of Spanish origin:

Yes No

What is your race? Select one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be.

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Australian
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Asian
Black or African American
Canadian Aboriginal
Caucasian/White
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Puerto Rican
Decline to Respond

(American Indian/Alaskan Native Only)
Tribal Affiliation or Village Name
Enrollment Number

7	Which Program are you applying for?
	Full Time Part Time

8	List all colleges/universities attended: (Acceptance Pending Receipt of OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT)

School Name	Dates of Attendance	Degree	Academic Honor

9	What area of law would you like to study in your MS program (choose one)?
	Business Law Criminal Law Gender and Sexuality International and Comparative Law Public Interest Law Real Estate Custom Curriculum *note: we also offer a MS in Elder Law and Estate Planning in an online format. Click here for more information

10	Have you ever been disciplined or suspended from the practice of any profession or disciplined, suspended, or placed on academic probation at any school, college or university?
	Yes No
	If you answered yes, please type an explanation for the issue of discipline or suspension.

11 Please attach a resume.

12	How did you hear about the MS Program?

13	Personal Statement: In a brief essay (no more than 500 words), why do you feel the MS in Law program is a good fit for you and your professional goals?

14	Please add any additional information that may be useful to the Admissions Committee.

15 Please confirm the following:

	I agree that if developments occur after the completion of this application that will or might make any of the information provided in this application false or misleading, I will submit to the Admissions Committee such additional information as may be required to make the application not false or misleading, whether or not the Committee has already acted on the application. I understand that the Committee may rescind or change the decision on the application as in its discretion it may deem proper in light of additional information.
	I certify that the statements are my own work. I further certify that the information provided in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. I also certify that I do not believe the information contained herein to be false or misleading. I understand that, if I am enrolled, statements I know to be false or misleading, or that I know might be false or misleading, contained in this application or in any additional information submitted, will subject me to disciplinary action under the School's Honor Code.
	I understand that the MS in Law degree is designed for non-lawyer professionals and that completion of the degree will not make me eligible to sit for the bar exam and practice as an attorney.

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Nondiscrimination Policy

Western New England University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetics, or disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies:

Cheryl Smith
General Counsel and Title IX Coordinator
Western New England University
1215 Wilbraham Road
Springfield, MA 01119-2684
(413) 782-1542

Inquiries concerning the application of nondiscrimination policies may also be referred to the:

Regional Director
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
J.W. McCormack P.O.C.H.
Room 222
Boston, MA 02109-4557
(617) 289-0111

Contact Information

Law Admissions Office 1215 Wilbraham Road Springfield, MA 01119

413-782-1406 800-782-6665 admissions@law.wne.edu