Special Student

No more than 10 percent of each freshman class may be admitted in this category. Generally, these are applicants who, for one reason or another, have been unable to complete enough collegiate work to qualify under the Regular Student status.

Applicants in this category must take the LSAT and submit the score prior to admission. The School requires a score at or above the 50th percentile. Scores more than five years old are not acceptable. In addition, these applicants must achieve the required scores listed below on designated CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams.

• The passing score for the mandatory English Composition (or) English Composition with Essay is 50 or higher.
• Two of the following general examinations must also be taken, with a passing score of 50 or higher:
  • Humanities
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences & History

Information about, and applications for, the CLEP exams may be obtained from the Director of Admissions or directly from:

The College Board
2099 Gateway Place #480
San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 452-1400 ext 129
www.collegeboard.com/clep

Applicants seeking admission as Special Students must also submit a written statement describing their experience and training in order to help establish their potential to succeed in the study of law.

At the end of the first year of study, the School requires Special Students to take the First Year Law Students Examination (FYLSX or "baby Bar") administered by the CBE. The School will not allow the student to continue until the exam has been passed. Upon passing the FYLSX, the Special Student may advance to the second year of study.