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The Appelt Aggieland Visitor Center is your hub for visiting Texas A&M University’s beautiful College Station campus. Our Howdy Crew provides on-campus guided tours to individuals and groups, and virtual, on-demand guided tours for individuals. These tours showcase Texas A&M’s unique, world-class resources.

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Learn about everything Texas A&M has to offer during a tour while visiting campus in person. Our Howdy Crew tour guides will share information about Aggie traditions, academic resources, living and dining options and campus landmarks. Stops on the in-person tour include the Memorial Student Center, Academic Plaza, Aggie Park and the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building. We also welcome family members to explore campus and join in on tours.

Register online at least two weeks before your visit. If any accommodations are needed for visitors with disabilities, please let us know at that time. If you need to cancel or modify your visit, please email [email protected] .

You may also sign up for an admissions information session, residence hall tour, academic college overview or a visit with the Corps of Cadets.

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Visit Campus with a Group

Tour groups can explore Texas A&M's academics, student life, history and application process during a 90-minute in-person tour. For group tours, you must have a minimum of 11 people and no more than 66, including chaperones.

In addition to our campus walking tour, groups may select an admissions information presentation or a tour of our residence halls, during available time slots.

Tours begin at the Visitor Center but may be canceled or moved due to inclement weather.

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Planning Your Group Tour

Please arrive 15-30 minutes before your tour starts. If you will be late, call us at 979-845-5851 and we’ll do our best to work things out. Scheduled activities may be shortened or canceled for groups arriving more than 15 minutes late.

Students must be organized into groups with one chaperone for every 10 students prior to arrival. Chaperones must stay with the group at all times and are responsible for their group's behavior throughout the tour. If you have scheduled other activities on campus, such as dining or self-guided tours, please provide us with your itinerary. We want to help make sure your day runs smoothly.

Groups interested in eating on campus may contact Texas A&M Dining Services to arrange lunch at one of our on-campus dining facilities.

Tips for Your Campus Visit

Below are some suggestions for making your visit go smoothly:

• Plan ahead on how you'll get to College Station. Our campus is conveniently located within a three-hour drive of Houston, Dallas and Austin.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water. We are proud of our big, beautiful campus, so tours are extensive.
• During warmer weather, apply sunscreen and bring an umbrella for shade. It's hot in Texas!
• Check current conditions and plan accordingly. Aggieland weather can change quickly.
• Prepare questions for our Howdy Crew tour leaders, who are well-versed in hot spots around campus and Bryan-College Station.
• Arrive 15-30 minutes before your tour starts. If you will be late, please call us at 979-845-5851. We'll do our best to work things out, and some events may have to be canceled or rescheduled.

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The TAMU Law admissions team doesn't miss a beat

• Added a virtual tour of the law school that can be viewed here .
• Posted over 30 videos on Facebook where they’ve interviewed alumni, faculty and staff.  View them here .
• Hosted a virtual “Admitted Students Day.” While other schools have created a website in lieu of hosting an event, the law school’s admissions team took the event online. It gave admitted students the opportunity to interact with Dean Bobby Ahdieh and Professor Aric Short along with current students.
•  Hosted virtual events for the prospective students, students who are waitlisted and with the school’s diversity council.

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About Texas A&M School of Law

Texas A&M School of Law is an American Bar Association-accredited institution located in downtown Fort Worth. In 2013, Texas A&M acquired Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. Since integrating with Texas A&M seven years ago, the law school has sustained a remarkable upward trajectory by dramatically increasing entering class credentials, adding 11 clinics and six global field study destinations, increasing the depth and breadth of its career services, student services, academic support and admissions functions and hiring 28 new faculty members.

For more information, visit  law.tamu.edu .

About Texas A&M University

Texas A&M, established in 1876 as the first public university in Texas, is one of the nation’s largest universities with more than 66,000 students and more than 440,000 living alumni residing in over 150 countries around the world. A tier-one university, Texas A&M holds the rare triple land-, sea- and space-grant designation. Research conducted at Texas A&M represented annual expenditures of more than $905.4 million in fiscal year 2017. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world.

About Research at Texas A&M University:   As one of the world's leading research institutions, Texas A&M is at the forefront in making significant contributions to scholarship and discovery, including that of science and technology. Research conducted at Texas A&M represented annual expenditures of more than $905.4 million in fiscal year 2017. Texas A&M ranked in the top 20 of the National Science Foundation’s Higher Education Research and Development survey (2016), based on expenditures of more than $892.7 million in fiscal year 2016. Texas A&M’s research creates new knowledge that provides basic, fundamental and applied contributions resulting, in many cases, in economic benefits to the state, nation and world. To learn more, visit   http://research.tamu.edu .

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Texas A&M University is a national leader in preparing students for law school.  Since 2018, we’ve placed 8th nationally for providing law students.  The most successful students plan ahead and take every advantage to enhance their profiles. 

Meeting with an Advisor

To find a time to meet with your advisor, please call 979-847-8938 or stop by 209 Koldus to speak with one of our student assistants.  They will find a time to fit your schedule.

Watch the Intro to Being a Pre-Law Student at Texas A&M video, then schedule an appointment with your advisor so your first appointment will be more personalized.  

Thinking about Law School?

Getting started.

Of all professional programs, the Juris Doctor (J.D.) remains the most flexible and accepting in terms of admission, in part because there are no required courses for admission.  In fact, law schools do not favor any major over another; instead, they revel in diversity of everything, from your major, activities, outside interests, and personal history. At Texas A&M, students from every college apply to law school and are successful in both admission and in law school. Therefore, choose the major that suits you, one that you find challenging and engaging, one that prepares you for other career paths.  

You do not need to determine exactly which area of law you plan to practice before law school. Instead, learn about the practice of law and whether that is appealing to you. The best piece of advice to follow is to speak with lawyers.  Learn about the profession and how individuals came to it and wound up in their niche.  Remember, every lawyer went to law school and therefore knows a lot of lawyers in different practice areas.  After getting a sense of the profession check out LSAC’s “ Your Journey to Law School .”

Research Law Schools

Where to start? As you progress through undergraduate studies, take every opportunity to learn more about legal education, law schools, and how schools differ from one another.  There are currently 199 law schools accredited by the American Bar Association.  One place to start your search is right on campus! Each year, Texas A&M hosts one of the largest law school fairs in the country ( Law School Caravan ), with about half of the accredited schools coming to campus to tell you more about their programs. You do not have to be a law school applicant to benefit from attending.  Throughout the year, various law school admission deans are guest speakers at student organization meetings, university events, and networking events. Attend every session you can to learn more about legal education. Online searches There are dozens of online “law school rankings” which seek to create a single ranking of law schools that will be appropriate for everyone.  These rankings cannot capture elements which are important to you, fit your academic profile, and provide the best setting for YOUR legal education.  Instead, these rankings tend to imply that schools in “lower tiers” are not worth attending; however, nothing could be further from the truth.  Read rankings with a cautionary eye and develop your own list of potential law schools and read what the  Law School Admissions Council  has to say about them .  Another great resource is the  The Stern-Wilson Book of Law School Lists .  This online book is based on a survey done by prelaw advisors of the U.S. law schools.  How to rank schools

When making your list of law schools,  XploreJD.org  helps you not restrict yourself by eliminating private schools or schools in other states. Sometimes private school scholarships make them more affordable that an in-state school. Instead, start listing factors which are important to you, whether it is location, size of student body, clinical programs,  employment statistics ,  admissions profiles , and more.  Talk to attorneys who attended various schools and learn more about what each school has to offer. Finally, you can visit law schools on your own or with other Aggies.  The PreLaw Advisor will announce all trips planned to Texas law schools on the  aggie-lawyer listserv . The MSC sponsors the  J. Wayne Stark Northeast Trip  which tour law and business schools in Chicago, New York, Boston, and Philadelphia in January each year.

Prepare to Apply

Core Skills, Values, Knowledge, and Experience -  Aggies in any major are well-prepared to be successful in law school due to the rigor in all majors and the high expectations of your professors. However, the American Bar Association has prepared a statement about Core Skills, Values, Knowledge, and Experience to guide you in preparing for law school and a legal career. These include:

Problem Solving

Critical Reading

Writing and Editing

Oral Communication and Listening

Organization and Management

Public Service and Promotion of Justice

Relationship-building and Collaboration

Background Knowledge

Exposure to the Law

You can find the entire prelaw statement in our handouts   or on the  ABA website . After reading the statement, do a self-analysis on your skills and knowledge levels and make plans to improve them. Doing a self-analysis every semester will ensure that you are ready. Citizenship -  Please note that many of the skills that the law school are looking for are acquired outside the classroom. This is why participating in student activities, service work, internships, and leadership positions is crucial to building a strong case for you being admitted to your top law school.

The LSAT vs. the GRE

• Testing information -  The  LSAT  is a test composed of 4 multiple-choice sections of 35-minutes each, plus a written essay administered separately. The test covers reading comprehension, logical reasoning, and analytical reasoning (sometimes called logic games). The test is given multiple times a year.  Score range from 120 to 180. LSAC offers a range of accommodations, so be sure you  check out what may be available to you  and how to request accommodations in advance. The  GRE  (Graduate Record Examination) is a multiple-choice, computer-based, standardized exam consisting of 3 sections.  If possible, take the LSAT or GRE by August the summer before you apply to law school.  Confirm the law school(s) you are applying to accept the  GRE , before registering to take the test. Should I take a practice LSAT or GRE? -  Absolutely, and it's never too early to take it.  You can visit  LSAC LawHub  to sign up for a free LSAT Prep account and take a free diagnostic test to see the types of questions that are asked. Kaplan offers  a free practice GRE  online.  Magoosh offers a  free GRE trial .  The OPSA office makes no claims about the efficacy of prep programs, but only provides the names of know providers as a service.  After taking the practice exam, you should be able to determine whether you will take a commercial prep course (in-person or on-line), or prepare yourself.  Try to take a practice exam before the end of your second year. This should give you sufficient time to decide whether you will do self-prep or take a commercial prep course. Which method to choose is very personal and depends upon your starting score, your goal score, your level of personal responsibility and motivation, and the craziness of your schedule.  One size does not fit all! Once you have a timed practice score, the PreLaw advisor is happy to discuss your prep options and help you sift through that decision.

LSAT & GRE Prep Companies

OPSA makes no claims about the efficacy of various LSAT prep programs, but provide the names of known providers as a service.   If you have already received the LSAC fee waiver   before   you sign up for an LSAT course you will receive additional assistance from test prep companies. LSAT

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• Scoreperfect  -TAMU students should call 800-259-6211 or  email   from your TAMU email address to request a discount. Former students who don’t have access to your TAMU account should contact  Brie .
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Texas Law Schools

Baylor University Law  - Waco

St. Mary’s University School of Law  - San Antonio

South Texas College of Law  - Houston

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law  -  Dallas

Texas A&M University School of Law  - Fort Worth

Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law  - Houston

Texas Tech School of Law  - Lubbock

​ The University of Texas at Austin  - Austin

University of Houston Law Center  - Houston

UNT Dallas College of Law  - Dallas

Law Schools with January start dates

Baylor Law School (February start date)  - Waco, TX

California Western  - San Diego, CA

Charleston School of Law  - Charleston, SC

University of Illinois Chicago  - Chicago, IL

University of Missouri—Kansas City  - Kansas City, MO

Pace University  - White Plains, NY

Pontifical Catholic University  - Ponce, PR

St. Thomas University - Miami, FL

South Texas College of Law  - Houston,TX

Thomas M. Cooley Law School  - Lansing, MI

The University of Toledo College of Law  - Toledo, OH

Touro Law Center - Central Islip, NY

University of Tulsa  - Tulsa, OK

Washburn University  - Topeka, KS

The Application Process

Law school applications -  Applications for law schools general consist of 5 parts: 

Academic record

LSAT score ( some law schools accept GRE )

Personal Statement

Letters of Recommendation

Fortunately, the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) makes the process simple and streamlined by aggregating all application functions on their website.  They have created a “Navigating the Application Process” handout found  here . You will register for a free account with LSAC approximately 2 years prior to when you want to apply to law school to take advantage of all the free opportunities available to you, such as: applying for a fee waiver, sign up for LSAC LawHub, create a LSAT study plan, and sign up for LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS).  Following their instructions, you will print a Transcript Request Form for each school you have attended and have the registrar forward an official transcript directly to LSAC. Letters of Recommendation (LORs) are collected and processed at LSAC as well. When you are ready to apply, you will access applications there and submit them electronically. OPSA application workshops -  Workshops about the application process and current state of law school admissions are held by the OPSA Law School advisor in the spring and summer. Check our  Workshops  page for dates and registration information.  

Financial Aid

Financial aid is a great way to help pay for law school. If you are eligible for  Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) , you are encouraged to apply the October before you plan to start law school.  AccessLex  has free workshops, a loan calculator, free personal, confidential financial counseling and more. Since most scholarships are given by the individual law school's themselves, we suggest contacting programs directly to find out their requirements and how to get an application. Click on the links below for more information such as qualifications, deadlines, and how to submit your application for some scholarships you may be eligible for.

Earn a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M-College Station and have completed a substantial portion of their degree requirements at Texas A&M Main campus, which includes only College Station, Galveston, McAllen and Qatar;

Have applied to Baylor Law School for the fall quarter by scholarship deadline;

For Fall 2024 , the minimum GPA is 3.75 and the minimum LSAT is 163

Additional questions may be sent to [email protected]  

• AccessLex Law Scholarship Databank -various deadlines approximately 800 scholarship opportunities
• Texas Appleseed Diversity Legal Scholars for LSAT prep -various deadlines
• Pipeline to Practice Foundation Scholarships
• Marshall-Motley Scholars Program
• ​ American Bar Association Scholarship
• Texas Aggie Bar Association Scholarship  (typically due mid-January)
• Legal Opportunity Scholarship Fund  (Feb 1 - April 1)

You can also search for more outside scholarships through  TAMU Scholarships and Financial Aid .

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• I Am The Law Podcast -A Show About Law Jobs
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Application Resources

• AccessLex  Provides helpful information about paying for law school and about repaying loans before, during and after law school
• Discoverlaw  Is an LSAC resource that gives more information on the types of law programs, fields of law, and diversity in law
• LSAC, Law School Admissions Council ​ If you are interested in law school, create a login today and stay up-to-date on everything law-related
• The Stern-Wilson Book of Law School Lists  is a compilation of survey results done annually by prelaw advisors of U.S. law schools. Includes joint programs, concentration areas, clinics, study abroad and more.
• Pre-Law Magazine
• ABA Statement on Preparing for Law School
• ABA Admission Data for Law Schools - All law schools are required to post their "509 Standard" information on their respective websites.
• ABA Employment Summary Data for Law Schools   This is an essential dataset which lists not only how many graduates got jobs, but where they are employed, whether a JD is required, and if it is full-time or part-time.
• NALP   All about law jobs!

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  Application Release Date May 1, 2022

Transfer Requirements

If you have satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of the traditional first year curriculum at an ABA-accredited law school, you may apply for admission as a transfer student.

Transfer Application Process

You must submit the following to LSAC:

• Completed and signed electronic application form
• $65 non-refundable application fee 
• Personal statement not to exceed two double-spaced pages explaining your interest in transferring to Texas A&M School of Law
• Official copy of the CAS/LSAT report (Office of Admissions will request from LSAC. Report must include LSAT score, all postsecondary transcripts, and two letters of recommendation assigned online to Texas A&M Law.)

The following items should be sent directly from your current law school to the Office of Admissions:

• Letter of good standing from appropriate dean or registrar of your current law school which outlines current academic and behavioral standing, as well as current academic ranking
• Official law school transcript
• One letter of recommendation from a law professor

The following items should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions:

• Complete course syllabi for each course on your current law transcript.

Transfer Credit Approval Process

The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University School of Law determines what courses may be transferred for credit and how much credit is to be transferred for an individual student.

• Texas A&M School of Law cannot accept more than 30 semester credit hours.
• Transfer credits will not be considered in computing the student’s grade point average or class rank at Texas A&M School of Law.
• Transfer students may be required to take certain lockstep courses, including Legislation and Regulation, Professional Identity, or Alternative Dispute Resolution Survey.
• Property, Torts, Contracts, Civil Procedure, or any other four-hour Texas A&M Law required course may be a two-semester course at another law school.
• If the student has successfully completed the first of a two-course series, credit may be given for the entire course depending on the overlap in coverage between the courses. In some cases, the student may be required to take an advanced course to complete the coverage. In other cases, the student may be required to take the four-hour course offered at Texas A&M School of Law.

Ready to apply as a transfer student? Learn about our current deadlines on our Apply Now page!

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• By The Numbers: Class Profile

 Contact Admissions

• Phone: 817-212-4040
• Fax: 817-212-4141
• Email: [email protected]

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• Mon – Fri: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Closed daily 12:00 – 1:00 pm

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• 1515 Commerce Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102

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The law school enrolls first-year JD students in the fall of each academic year. Applicants to the law school are not required to complete any specific pre-law curriculum or coursework. Applicants are encouraged to choose a course of study that emphasizes writing, analytical thinking, problem solving and critical reading.

The law school requires that an applicant for admission must earn a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education prior to enrollment in the JD program. Foreign-educated applicants must possess a degree equivalent to a U.S. baccalaureate. An applicant’s prior academic record and performance on the LSAT or GRE are important criteria in evaluating his or her aptitude for legal study as well as potential for success on the bar examination and in other professional endeavors. Applicants are encouraged to visit the School of Law website for the most updated information concerning JD admission.

Formal Application

Please submit the following as part of your entering JD application:

• Completed and signed electronic application form (available at LSAC.org )
• $65 non-refundable application fee for U.S. citizens and Permanent Resident applicants.  $90 non-refundable fee for international applicants.
• Personal statement not to exceed two double-spaced pages

Once your electronic application form has been submitted online, the Office of Admissions will automatically request an official copy of your CAS/LSAT report from LSAC. The following items must be a part of your report before it will be released to Texas A&M Law:

• A reportable LSAT or GRE score
• All post-secondary transcripts
• At least two letters of recommendation (LORs). No more than 3 LORs can be included in a CAS report for Texas A&M Law.

Admissions Decisions

Texas A&M University School of Law accepts applications on a rolling basis.  For applicants whose application files are complete by our priority deadline, February 1st,  the Admissions Committee will make every effort to provide decision and tuition waiver information before the first traditional law school seat deposit deadline, April 1st. 

We have a final deadline of July 1st. However, Texas A&M University School of Law can make no guarantees that seats and financial assistance will still be available at the latter point of the cycle. To maximize your chances of admission and consideration for tuition waivers, we encourage you to apply by our priority deadline.  The admissions committee will give careful consideration to applications until the entering class is full.

In addition to considering traditional academic achievements and aptitude, the admissions committee will take into consideration evidence of achievement in various undertakings such as graduate study, employment, extracurricular activities and community service.

Texas A&M School of Law values diversity of persons and diversity of views and will consider factors such as ethnic heritage, socioeconomic background, status as a first generation college graduate, geographic residency, multilingualism, exposure to diverse cultural experiences, and any other consideration deemed necessary to accomplish its stated mission in the evaluation process.

Because of the high ethical standards to which lawyers are held, Texas A&M School of Law reserves the right to deny admission to any applicant who, in the judgment of the admissions committee, appears to be unfit in character to engage in the study or practice of law.

Tuition Deposits

Upon notice of acceptance, applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable deposit to reserve a seat in the upcoming class. Deposits are credited toward tuition charges. In compliance with the statement of good admissions practices by the Law School Admission Council, no deposit is required before April 1. Admitted students will be notified of specific seat deposit deadlines. Failure to submit these deposits in a timely manner will result in revocation of the admission offer.

International Students

Applicants who have received some or all of their post-secondary education in a foreign country must complete the standard application and submit all foreign transcripts through LSAC CAS. TOEFL reports demonstrating proficiency in English must also be submitted directly to LSAC. More information on the application process may be found on our website.

Transfer Students

Students who have satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of the traditional first year curriculum at an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school may apply for admission as advanced students. Information about admission and the transferring of credits from another ABA approved law school is available on the law school website.

Visiting Students

Students in good standing at another law school may apply for admission as a visiting student. Students may visit for any semester or an entire academic year. The application procedures for visiting students may be found on the law school website.

ML Admissions Process

The law school enrolls first-year ML students in the fall, spring and summer of each academic year.  The law school requires that an applicant for admission must earn a  Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school  prior to enrollment in the ML program. Foreign-educated lawyers must possess a degree equivalent to the Juris Doctor (JD).  An applicant’s prior academic record is an important criteria in evaluating his or her aptitude for legal study and other professional endeavors. Applicants are encouraged to visit our Master of Laws Admissions Process webpage for the most updated information concerning ML admission.

Please submit the following as part of your application:

• Completed and signed electronic application form (available at  LSAC.org )
• $65 non-refundable application fee for United States citizens and Permanent Resident applicants.  $90 non-refundable fee for international applicants.
• Post-secondary transcripts

Texas A&M University School of Law accepts ML applications on a rolling basis.  

MLG Admissions Process

The law school enrolls MLG students in the fall, spring and summer of each academic year.  The law school requires that an applicant for admission must earn a bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Department of Education prior to enrollment in the MLG program. Foreign-educated applicants must possess a degree equivalent to a United States baccalaureate. An applicant’s prior academic record is an important criteria in evaluating his or her aptitude for legal study and other professional endeavors. Applicants are encouraged to visit our Admissions Process webpage   for the most updated information concerning MLG admission.

• Completed and signed electronic application form (available on the Master of Legal Studies Admission Process webpage )
• $65 non-refundable application fee for United States citizens and Permanent Resident applicants. $90 non-refundable fee for international applicants.
• Optional - At least two letters of recommendation (LORs). No more than 3 LORs can be included.

Texas A&M University School of Law accepts MLG applications on a rolling basis.