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Transfer & Visiting Students

Golden Gate University School of Law welcomes law students who wish to transfer to the School of Law or visit the school for one or more semesters.

(Note: All deadlines are postmark deadlines.)

Transfer and Visiting students may apply for entrance in the Spring 2008 and Fall 2008 semesters as follows:

• Spring 2008: Full-time Day program only. The application period begins on October 1, 2007 and the deadline to apply is November 15, 2007.
  
• Fall 2008: Full-time Day and Part-time Evening programs. The application period begins on May 1, 2008 and the deadline to apply is July 15, 2008.
  

If we offer you admission, we will notify you of the credits, up to a maximum of 29 units, that will be granted for previous law school work. At that time, you should plan to meet with the director of student services to plan your curriculum at Golden Gate University School of Law. An appointment may be set up be calling (415) 442-6615. If you have successfully completed at least one full year at another ABA-approved law school, and you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you may apply to transfer to the School of Law.

To apply, you must submit:

• Application for Transfer or Visiting Students
• Non-refundable $60 application fee
• Personal essay explaining why you want to study law and why you want to transfer to Golden Gate University School of Law
• Letter of recommendation from a law professor
• Official law school transcripts
• Letter of good standing from your previously attended law school
• Copy of your LSDAS report

If you have successfully completed at least one year of study at another ABA-approved law school, you may apply to attend Golden Gate as a visiting student. A visiting student is defined as anyone who wishes to attend Golden Gate University School of Law for one or more semesters, but who anticipates receiving his or her degree from his or her current law school.

When applying to be a visiting student, you must provide the following:

• Application for Transfer or Visiting Students
• Non-refundable $60 application fee
• Official law school transcript
• Personal Essay explaining why you want visiting status at Golden Gate University School of Law
• Letter of good standing from your home law school
• Letter of recommendation from a law professor
• Completed Consortium Agreement from your home institution (See Consortium Form.pdf)

If you are attending an ABA-approved law school, are in good standing, and wish to take 8 or fewer units at Golden Gate University School of Law, you need not apply for visiting status. Instead, see our visitor registration policies. Members of the bar, Golden Gate University School of Law alumni, graduates of other law schools, and members of foreign bars may request to audit courses. See our non-degree candidate and auditor registration policies for more information.

We strongly prefer that applicants utilize the electronic application available with LSAC. You may, however, obtain an application in three ways:

• Use the preferred application service offered by the Law Services Admission Council (LSAC). Go to the LSAC site.
• Download the Application Form from this website.
  Note: This is a PDF file. Acrobat Reader is required. (Download Acrobat Reader).
• Send us an e-mail message to lawadmit@ggu.edu to request a printed catalog and application package.

1. Complete and mail the application form.
   You may request that application materials for Transfer & Visiting Students be mailed to you.
   OR
   » Download and print out the Application for Transfer or Visiting Students (pdf).
   
   Get Acrobat Reader (required to view PDF formats).
   
   
2. Application Fee
   Checks or money orders for $60 should be made payable to Golden Gate University. Write your name and social security number on the front of your check or money order.
   
   
3. Letter of Good Standing
   A letter of good standing is required for every transfer/visiting student. If you cannot get a letter of good standing, your file will be considered incomplete, and you will receive an unfavorable decision.
   
   For visiting students, the letter of good standing should certify that the credits you earn at Golden Gate University School of Law will be applied toward satisfaction of your home law school's degree requirements. Visiting students may not request an incomplete grade or other privileges afforded regular Golden Gate University students. An offer of admission to visiting students depends on a comparative review of all visitor applications and space availability.
   
   
4. Personal Essay
   The personal essay is your opportunity to address the Admissions Committee. Your personal essay is a writing sample and should explain your reasons for going to law school and for wanting to visit or transfer to Golden Gate University. It should be polished, well organized, and no longer than four pages, typed (double-spaced).
   
   Do not submit books, tape recordings, plays, theses, dissertations, or other such materials in lieu of or in addition to the personal essay. The Admissions Committee will not evaluate these materials.
   
   
5. Letter of Recommendation
   Transfer applicants must submit at least one letter of recommendation from a law school professor. We strongly discourage your obtaining letters of recommendation from friends, acquaintances, and/or family members who can attest only to issues of personal character.
   » Download the Letter of Recommendation form (pdf).
   
   
6. Acceptance Deposit
   Upon notification of admission to the School of Law, you will be required to make a nonrefundable deposit of $300 to secure your seat in the entering class. All deposits will be credited toward your initial tuition payment.

The School of Law retains application files, including all supporting documents, for one year, but you need to submit all new materials, in the event that you choose to reapply, including application form, personal statement, resume, application fee and LSDAS report. Visiting students at Golden Gate University School of Law must arrange their financial aid through their home law school. Transfer students may apply for financial aid using Golden Gate University's school code 001205.

» Find out more about Financial Aid for Visiting and Transfer Students.