As with the traditional J.D. Program, applicants to the Advanced Standing J.D. (ASJD) Program must apply via the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) and register for the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report for evaluation of foreign credentials. Since law school transcripts are different than those from other disciplines, only transcripts submitted via LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service will be accepted.
All applicants regardless of the program of application will be reviewed with the same committment to values of diversity and inclusion, dedication, and immersion in the profession that began in 1891 when the doors opened as Detroit College of Law. MSU Law welcomes students whose values are parallel to ours: those who advocate for justice, who forge their own path to success and who contribute diverse perspectives to our learning community.
To apply, an applicant will need to set-up an account through the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) and register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).
If your first language is not English and you have not earned a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a U.S. educational institution, the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is required. Additionally, if your postsecondary work was completed outside of the U.S. or Canada, you are required to use the LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service for evaluation of your university transcript.
You must submit the required application fee of $60. If you are unable to provide this fee, a fee waiver request may be directed to the MSU Law Office of Admissions at to admiss@law.msu.edu prior to submission of your application through LSAC.
Your application file will not be reviewed until all required materials are received by the Office of Admissions. You are encouraged to monitor the status of your application.
In addition to a bar examination, there are character, fitness, and other qualifications for admission to the bar in every U.S. jurisdiction. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Addresses for all relevant agencies are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners.
The MSU College of Law prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, age, disability status, marital status, height, political persuasion, and weight.
Application Opens: As with the traditional J.D. Program, applications typically open early Fall (August/September)
Application Dealinde: To accommodate necessary international documentation the ASJD deadline is March 1, coinciding with the tradiational J.D. Program priority deadline.
I-20/DS-2019 Application Submission Deadline: May 1st (Non-US Citizens will need to ensure all
Official Transcripts/Supplemental English Scores Deadline: June 1st
On-Campus Orientation (required): Mid-August (specific date updated annually)
Applications will be reviewed in accordance with the traditional J.D. timeline on a rolling admissions basis.