Seton Hall University School of Law Application

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Personal Background

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Is English your native language?

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If you are an international student who will be seeking an F-1 or J-1 visa, you need to contact the Office of International Programs (OIP) after receiving an acceptance letter. For additional information regarding visas, please visit the OIP website at https://www.shu.edu/international-programs/international-students/

Seton Hall University - Office of International Programs
Presidents Hall Rm. 322
400 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
(973) 761-9072
Fax (973) 275-2383
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Race/Ethnicity

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Do you consider yourself to be Hispanic or Latino?

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Regardless of your answer to the prior question, please check one or more of the following groups in which you consider yourself to be a member:

Program Information

I am applying for...

MLS (Master of Legal Studies)

LLM (Master of Laws for attorneys only)

Online Graduate Certificate Program

One Course

Program

A dual concentration is available but not required.
If desired, Please select your secondary concentration.

Please Note: You cannot apply to the Juris Doctor (JD) program or the LLM in American Law program at Seton Hall Law using this application. This application is ONLY for applicants to the Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Legal Studies (MLS) and online Graduate Certificate Programs. You must apply through LSAC if you are applying to the JD program or LLM in American Law program.

I fully understand that the credits earned in the MLS degree program are not transferable to the Juris Doctor degree program at Seton Hall University School of Law or any other ABA accredited law school.

Bar admission or foreign equivalent required.

Please Note: You cannot apply to the Juris Doctor (JD) program at Seton Hall Law using this application. This application is ONLY for applicants to the Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Legal Studies (MLS) and online Graduate Certificate Programs. You must apply through LSAC if you are applying to the JD program.

I fully understand that the credits earned in the MLS degree program are not transferable to the Juris Doctor degree program at Seton Hall University School of Law or any other ABA accredited law school.

Please Note: You cannot apply to the Juris Doctor (JD) program or the LLM in American Law program at Seton Hall Law using this application. This application is ONLY for applicants to the Master of Laws (LLM), Master of Legal Studies (MLS) and online Graduate Certificate Programs. You must apply through LSAC if you are applying to the JD program or LLM in American Law program.

I fully understand that the credits earned in the MLS degree program are not transferable to the Juris Doctor degree program at Seton Hall University School of Law or any other ABA accredited law school.

Please indicate your intended status

Full-Time

Part-Time

Please select the date you wish to begin:

Cohort Start Date

Please read the following questions carefully and select all that apply:

Are you applying for the 3+3 program through one of our partner schools?

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Please specify partner school:

Have you graduated from one of our partner schools in the past three years?

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Are you a federal or state employee?

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Does your employer offer tuition reimbursement?

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Are you a Veteran?

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Are you eligible for VA benefits?

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Are you seeking a 10% corporate discount?
(see Discount Policy here: http://law.shu.edu/online/about/financial-aid.cfm)

Yes

No

Are you applying for Continuing Education (CEU) credits or Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits from any of the following organizations and/or States:

Compliance Certification Board (CCB)

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HR Certification Institute (HRCI)

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New York CLE

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New Jersey CLE

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California CLE

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Are you a licensed member of the bar?

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No

Please provide details regarding your current or pending bar admissions including the date of admission, the name of the bar where admitted and whether you are currently in good standing.

Please submit a written statement between 500-750 words explaining why you are applying to the MLS or LLM degree program. Specifically discuss how the MLS or LLM degree will help you achieve your professional and personal goals. Explain how your employment directly relates with your concentration of choice. Also, please explain any lapse in employment.

Test Scores

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Employment History

Submit current employment information below and also attach a copy of your resume.

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Educational History

Unofficial or student copies of transcripts are accepted for the Online Graduate Certificate Programs. Also, any licensed professional (attorney, physician, pharmacist) where an undergraduate degree is required for licensure need not submit a transcript. If you have a question regarding transcripts, please contact Sonia Cunha, Director of Graduate Law Enrollment at 973-642-8744 or at lawgrad@shu.edu.

The mailing address for official transcripts and other documents is:
Seton Hall Law School Office of Enrollment Services
Attn: Sonia Cunha
Room 309
One Newark Center
Newark, NJ 07102

Number of Undergraduate or Graduate institutions you have attended

School 1 Name

School 1 Level

School 1 Graduation or Expected Graduation Date

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School 2 Graduation or Expected Graduation Date

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School 3 Level

School 3 Graduation or Expected Graduation Date

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Transcripts

Certification

Have you ever been expelled or academically dismissed from school?

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No

Please explain

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Yes

No

Please explain

Recommendations

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The University actively seeks qualified persons of varied races, cultures, experiences and national backgrounds. Qualified students are admitted without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry or gender. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity institution.

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