Online Application Supporting Documents
Applications are not reviewed by the Admissions Committee until all supporting documents are provided.
Note: All documents submitted as part of the application process become the property of Seton Hall University School of Law.
Students applying to take one course only should submit everything needed for the Graduate Certificate application.
The supporting documents list includes information required to complete an application and the submission process for the following programs:
Online Graduate Certificates
Interested applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or the foreign equivalent, and submit 1) an online application, 2) a transcript, and 3) a resumé.
Submission details for each element are below:
Transcript
Required: Degree verification (copy of unofficial transcript or diploma from degree-granting institution, Bachelor’s or higher). May be emailed ([email protected]) or mailed (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102)
Resumé
Required: May be attached to the application, sent via email ([email protected]) or mailed (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102)
Test Scores
Standardized aptitude test not required for admission.
If English is not your first language, a TOEFL Score and Test Results is required. Link to TOEFL
Transfer Credit
Transfer credits not accepted.
M.L.S. Degree (Master of Legal Studies)
Interested applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or the foreign equivalent, and submit 1) an online application, 2) a transcript, 3) a resumé, 4) a personal statement, 5) one letter of recommendation, and 6) a TOEFL score where necessary.
Submission details for each element are below:
Transcript
Required: Official Transcript from degree-granting undergraduate college/university attended.
Mailed in sealed envelope (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102) or emailed (secure from institution) to [email protected]
Note: International transcripts for degrees obtained outside of U.S. require transcript evaluation from one of the following agencies:
Resumé
Required: May be attached to application, sent via email ([email protected]) or mailed (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102)
Personal Statement
Required: 500-750 word personal statement may be attached to application, sent via email ([email protected]) or mailed (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102)
Please explain your interest in the program, and how you hope to use your degree when you graduate.
Letter(s) of Recommendation
Required: One letter of recommendation. Fillable PDF available upon request or through the application.
May be emailed ([email protected]) or mailed (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102)
Test Scores
Standardized aptitude test not required for admission.
If English is not your first language, a TOEFL Score and Test Results is required. Link to TOEFL
Transfer Credit
Up to 12-credits from ABA-accredited law school may be accepted. Consideration for transfer of courses completed within 4-years of application.
LL.M. Degree (Master of Laws)
Interested applicants must have a J.D. degree from a law school that is approved by the Section of Legal Education of the American Bar Association or the foreign equivalent from a school of law, (LSAC list of schools by country) and submit: 1) an online application, 2) transcripts, 3) a resumé, 4) a personal statement, 5) two letters of recommendation, 6) Bar admissions where applicable, 7) a TOEFL score where necessary, and 8) transfer credits where requested.
Submission details for each element are below:
Transcripts
Required: Official Transcripts from ALL colleges/universities attended.
Mailed in sealed envelope (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102) or emailed (secure from institution) to [email protected]
Note: International transcripts for degrees obtained outside of U.S. require transcript evaluation from one of the following agencies:
Resumé
Required: May be attached to application, sent via email ([email protected]) or mailed (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102)
Personal Statement
Required: 500 word personal statement may be attached to application, sent via email ([email protected]) or mailed (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102)
Please describe the reasons the applicant is seeking admission and how the LL.M. program and the chosen area of study will assist the applicant in enhancing her career.
Letters of Recommendation
Required: Two letters of recommendation. Fillable PDF available upon request or through the application.
Letters may be from a law school faculty member who has personal knowledge of the applicant’s academic work, a current or former employer, or a practicing attorney. Both letters should address the applicant’s qualifications and how the LL.M. program will assist the applicant in enhancing her career.
May be emailed ([email protected]) or mailed (Attn: Sonia Cunha, Director of Law Enrollment, Seton Hall Law, One Newark Center, Newark, NJ 07102)
Bar Admissions
Applicants must submit all Bar Admissions.
Test Scores
Standardized aptitude test not required for admission.
If English is not your first language, a TOEFL Score and Test Results is required. Link to TOEFL
Transfer Credit
Up to 8-credits from an ABA-accredited law school may be accepted. Consideration for transfer of courses completed within 4-years of application.
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