Provo,
UT,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor (Law School) in Provo United States | Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
|
Provo United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,152
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Law School students accepted into its most selective programs benefit from comprehensive training that equips them for diverse professional legal roles. The curriculum exposes learners to multiple instructional approaches, including Socratic dialogue, case studies, seminar discussions, independent research, and hands-on clinical work. The program's primary goals are developing proficiency in legal analysis and methodology while covering fundamental legal principles and fostering respect for legal institutions. Participants learn to evaluate intricate scenarios, distinguish critical details, and apply various reasoning techniques. The program also emphasizes developing strong written and oral argumentation skills.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university prior to the start of law school
Take the LSAT, GRE, or qualify under the LSAT exemption policy
Sign up for a Law School Admission Council (LSAC) account and Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Submit an electronic application through LSAC which includes:
College Transcripts
Personal Statement Two pages about yourself
Resume One page describing your academic, extracurricular, and professional activities
Letters of Recommendation Two letters from professors discussing your academic abilities (professional references are acceptable from non-traditional candidates)
Complete Two-Leader Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Latter-day Saint applicants must have an endorsement from both their current bishop and stake president
Non-Latter-day Saint applicants need an endorsement from a member of clergy from their own faith (or a local Latter-day Saint bishop) and from the non-denominational BYU chaplain
LSAT/GRE
International applicants to the JD program, regardless of their nationality, must take the LSAT or GRE. LLM applicants do not need to take the LSAT or GRE.
Credential Evaluation
BYU Law requires all JD applicants, including international applicants, to use the LSAC Credential Assembly Service.
IELTS - Overall minimum band score of 7.0 (consisting of minimum band scores of 6.0 in each module).
TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) - Minimum sub-scores of 22 (Speaking) and 21 (Listening, Reading, & Writing respectively) comprising an overall score at least 85.
Take the LSAT, GRE, or qualify under the LSAT exemption policy
Sign up for a Law School Admission Council (LSAC) account and Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
Submit an electronic application through LSAC which includes:
College Transcripts
Personal Statement Two pages about yourself
Resume One page describing your academic, extracurricular, and professional activities
Letters of Recommendation Two letters from professors discussing your academic abilities (professional references are acceptable from non-traditional candidates)
Complete Two-Leader Ecclesiastical Endorsement
Latter-day Saint applicants must have an endorsement from both their current bishop and stake president
Non-Latter-day Saint applicants need an endorsement from a member of clergy from their own faith (or a local Latter-day Saint bishop) and from the non-denominational BYU chaplain
LSAT/GRE
International applicants to the JD program, regardless of their nationality, must take the LSAT or GRE. LLM applicants do not need to take the LSAT or GRE.
Credential Evaluation
BYU Law requires all JD applicants, including international applicants, to use the LSAC Credential Assembly Service.
IELTS - Overall minimum band score of 7.0 (consisting of minimum band scores of 6.0 in each module).
TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) - Minimum sub-scores of 22 (Speaking) and 21 (Listening, Reading, & Writing respectively) comprising an overall score at least 85.
Tuition
USD
30,152