We are accepting applications for 2023!
See separate application procedures for:
All of the information submitted with the application will be carefully considered by the Admissions Committee as such it may be several weeks before an admissions decision is rendered. Beyond an applicant's LSAT score and undergraduate academic record, Drake Law School carefully considers an applicant's writing skills, letters of recommendation (academic letters preferred), leadership experience, community and extracurricular involvement and work and life experiences. Applicants are welcome to attach a resume and/or addendum to include any such relevant information.
Apply online at www.lsac.org. The following items must be received by the Drake Law School Office of Admission before your application is considered complete:
To begin in the Fall of 2023:
Online application is available September 1, 2022
Priority deadline is April 1, 2023
We have a rolling admission process, therefore, we continue to accept applications past the priority deadline. For best consideration of admission and financial aid we encourage applicants to apply by the priority deadline.
The online application form is available through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) at www.lsac.org. There is no online application fee. Any affirmative answers to the Character and Fitness question require a detailed explanation to be uploaded with the application.
Drake Law School respects the personal goals, life experiences and varied educational backgrounds that students bring to Drake. In order for us to make the best admissions decision, we need the most useful information about you. We are interested in any facts about yourself you think are significant, including work experience and community interest, but especially evidence of leadership ability, maturity, motivation, independent thinking, and the ability to relate to other persons and groups. We also encourage you to address any special interests you have that makes Drake Law School a good choice for you. The personal statement should not exceed 2 typewritten pages.
At least one letter of recommendation is required, and up to three letters will be accepted. Letters of recommendation from academic sources are strongly encouraged.
Once you have applied, you will be able to keep track of your application status by checking the Application Status Online (ASO) system.
Applicants to Drake Law School's LLM program must submit the following items: (International and Foreign Trained lawyers please refer to this page for application requirements)
The LLM program will start each Fall semester. The application priority deadline is April 1. Drake offers rolling admission; therefore, applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadline.
Download the application below or request an application by contacting the Drake Law School Office of Admission (515-271-2782).
Application materials can be submitted via email to Chris Miller at christine.miller@drake.edu or mailed to:
Drake Law School
Office of Admission and Financial Aid
2507 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
This is an online program with rolling admission.
Complete the Online MJ in Compliance and Risk Management Application. Select "Master of Jurisprudence in Compliance and Risk Management" on the dropdown menu.
Applicants to Drake Law School's MJ in Compliance and Risk Management program must submit the following items through application site listed above:
Questions? Call 844-254-4221.
This is an in-person program.
The application priority deadline is June 1 for the fall semester. Drake offers rolling admission; therefore, applications will continue to be accepted after the priority deadline.
Download the MJ Application Fall 2023 or request an application by contacting the Drake Law School Office of Admission (515-271-2782).
Applicants to Drake Law School's MJ in Individualized Legal Studies program must submit the following items:
Application materials can be submitted via email to Chris Miller at christine.miller@drake.edu or mailed to:
Drake Law School
Office of Admission and Financial Aid
2507 University Ave.
Des Moines, IA 50311
Note: Credits earned as an MJ student are not transferrable should a student later decide to pursue the JD program.
In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admissions to the bar in every US jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
Note: All applicants should comply with LSAC's ethical standards in applying to law school.
Contact the Office of Admission and Financial Aid through one of the contact methods below.
Phone: 515-271-2782
Email: law-admit@drake.edu