Pre-Law Scholars Application for Current Student Entry

This application is for current SMU students who wish to apply to the Pre-Law Scholars Program. To learn more about this program, please visit this page.

Thank you for your interest in joining the Pre-Law Scholars Program. Please fill out this application to be considered. Due to capacity limitations and requirements of the program, current SMU students must apply to join Pre-Law Scholars (PLS) by the fall semester deadline in their junior year in order to be accepted to the program. Applicants must have an cumulative all college GPA of 3.500 at the time of application. Applications are reviewed three times per year and must be submitted by the fall, summer, or spring deadlines.

Fall Deadline: October 1
Spring Deadline: March 15
Summer Deadline: August 1

Personal Information

First Name

Preferred Name

Last Name

SMU ID

Date of Birth

SMU Email Address

Phone Number

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Academic Information

Expected Graduation Year

Total College Hours Completed* (Maximum of 60 Hours)

*Please note that this count should not include any dual credit or AP/IB courses taken during high school.

Hours Completed at SMU (Minimum of 12 Hours)

High School Attended

Have you attended any colleges or universities besides SMU since graduating from high school?

Yes

College or University Attended

Academic Major(s)

Academic Minor(s)

Cumulative College GPA

Personal Essay

The two main reasons for the essay assignment are to get to know you and to evaluate your writing skills. In reviewing your essay, the Pre-Law Scholar Admission Committee considers the quality of thought and clarity of your writing.

Please share with the Pre-Law Scholar Admission Committee your response to the following essay topic:

Please explain your interest to join the Pre-Law Scholars Program.

You can upload your essay below. Be sure your name appears on each page. Typically, written exercises are 1-2 pages in length.

Essays can be uploaded as a Microsoft Word document or PDF.

Questions?

Feel free to contact our Pre-Law Scholar Admission Committee representative:

Anna Lee Buehn- alee@smu.edu

We look forward to reviewing your application for the Pre-Law Scholars Program!

Pre-Law Scholars Application for Current Student Entry

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