Juris Doctor/Master of Social Work

University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth

To apply for admission to UMass Law, you must: Have earned a bachelor's degree from an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education.An LSAT, GRE or JD-Next score is required for all JD applicants. A valid reportable score must be received directly from LSAC, ETS or Aspen Publishing. Scores more than 5 years old are not acceptable for admission consideration. Applicants must submit all GRE test scores directly to UMass Law. UMass Laws ETS code is 3392. JD-Next scores will be received directly from Aspen Publishing.Register with the Credential Assembly Service (CAS).Official transcripts of an applicant's undergraduate, graduate, and professional schoolwork must be submitted to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC), which will analyze the transcripts and provide copies to UMass Law as part of the CAS Report. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course workResumeA personal statement that follows the guidelines provided on the application (click here for details)Three letters of reference, ideally from supervisors, faculty members and others able to attest to the applicant's readiness to undertake graduate education in social work (see additional requirements for Advanced Standing references)Preferred GPA of 3.0Additional requirements for Advanced Standing applicants:Earned a BSW or BA/BS in social work degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program within six years with no Social Work grades less than "B"Summary statement of your field experience (click here for details)Faculty Field Instructor Recommendation (this is the person who taught your field practicum (internship) seminar)