Transfer Applicants
Looking to switch things up and continue your legal journey on a new path? Discover the seamless process for transferring to Rutgers Law School.
Changing Course: Transferring To Rutgers Law
Transferring to Rutgers Law School marks a transformative chapter in your legal education. Discover the steps to navigate your transfer successfully, ensuring a seamless shift to a new academic home for your legal career.
Our Transfer Guide
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Transfer applicants must submit a/an:
- Official Transcript showing all grades from 1L year
- Letter of Good Standing from the applicant's previous institution that certifies the candidate's good academic standing and eligibility to continue in the legal education program, including class rank if applicable
- Letter of Recommendation from one of your law professors
- Personal Statement that mentions the reason for transferring
- Resume
Students in good standing with one full year of law studies at an ABA-accredited institution may apply for admission for the fall semester when the application opens on LSAC's website in the spring.
Courses completed with a grade of C or better are transferable, and a maximum of 42 credits may be transferred. Classes taken the summer before starting at Rutgers Law may not be transferable.
Students who have completed two full semesters of law school and wish to transfer mid-year should contact the Admissions office at admissions@law.rutgers.edu for more information.
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Fall Transfer Application Opens: May 1
Fall Transfer Application Deadline: August 1
Ready to Apply?
Ready to pursue your passion for law at Rutgers Law? Take the next step in your legal education by completing our transfer application.