The decision to admit or deny a candidate is far from an automatic one based solely upon numbers. Applications for admission to the Law School are judged in their entirety. Rarely does any single factor, either LSAT score or undergraduate grade point average, determine a candidate's status.

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The Office of Admission carefully evaluates a candidate's undergraduate and graduate coursework, employment history, writing ability, general background, and other information the candidate feels is important to the admission decision. All of these factors, along with the LSAT score and grade point average, act to increase or decrease the probability of admission.

An applicant with an LSAT score in the upper 50th percentile, grade point average above 3.00, solid writing skills, challenging undergraduate curriculum, and evidence of motivation and commitment to the study of law, has an excellent probability of admission. Higher LSAT scores and grades do not guarantee acceptance; conversely, candidates with lower LSAT scores and grades should not be discouraged from applying.

It is suggested that any applicant whose LSAT is below the 50th percentile, or GPA is below a 3.0, should supplement his or her application with an additional essay selected from the list on the application form.

Suggested Application Deadline: May 1

Schedule a visit today. Call 614-236-6310 or email admissions@law.capital.edu. Please schedule your visit at least three days in advance so we can ensure your visit is as productive and informative as possible.

Application Instructions

1. Complete the online application and submit the $40 application fee. Apply by January 1 to have your application fee waived. 
   • Law School Admission Council Online Application   
    
2.  Register for and take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT).
   The LSAT is offered four times a year: June, October, December & February
   • LSAT score(s) will be included automatically as a part of your Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report.  
   •  You may submit your application prior to taking the LSAT. Please indicate on your application when you will be taking the exam. 
    
3.  Register for the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) - Required 
4.  Submit undergraduate transcripts and graduate transcripts (if applicable) to the CAS - Required 
5.  Submit two letters of recommendation to the CAS - Required  
6. Submit a personal statement - Required
   •  Your personal statement can be uploaded and sent through the LSAC online application process as a part of your application. Tips on writing a personal statement 
    
7. Submit special circumstances and/or optional essay.
   •  Essay(s) will be uploaded as a part of your online application. 
    
8. Submit a resume - Required  
•  Your resume will be uploaded as a part of your online application. 

Check the status of your application online.

Those students who have graduated from a foreign institution should follow the steps for Applying as an International Student.