Applying to Purdue Global Law School

We appreciate your interest in Purdue Global Law School and look forward to learning more about your career goals. A significant advantage of applying to Purdue Global Law School is that you won’t lose valuable time waiting for a specific month or season to apply because we have several starts per year, rather than the traditional once-per-year cycle.

Juris Doctor program enrollment is open to individuals who live in or plan to live in, or work for or plan to work for an employer based in, California, Connecticut, Indiana, North Carolina, or Wisconsin; or live outside the U.S. Admission requirements differ for the part-time and full-time programs. Please inquire with an Admissions Advisor.

Executive Juris Doctor enrollment is open, regardless of location.

Step 1: Apply Online

You can apply and sign your admissions application online. Once we receive your online application, an Admissions Advisor will reach out to walk you through the next steps and you will receive a copy of your completed admissions application. You can contact an Admissions Advisor with questions at any point in the process.

Step 2: Complete a Purdue Global Law School-Approved Admissions Exam

An admissions exam is mandatory for all applicants, regardless of legal degree track. Applicants must submit an official score report from one of the following at least three weeks prior to their intended start term:

• Purdue Global Law School Admissions Exam - Scores will be accepted from our current exam until August 21, 2026, when the exam will be decommissioned. All new students enrolling in January 2027 or later must submit an LSAT®, GRE®, or JD-Next score.
• Law School Admission Test (LSAT) - LSAT scores are valid for five years, and in the case of multiple scores, Purdue Global Law School will use the highest score. The LSAT is administered eight to nine times per year.
• Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) - GRE scores are valid for five years from the date of the exam. The GRE is available year-round, with appointments nearly 24/7 online or at testing centers. You can take it once every 21 days, up to five times within a 365-day period.
• JD-Next - JD-Next is an eight-week online course that prepares you for law school and concludes with an exam. Your JD-Next score and course completion can be used instead of the LSAT or GRE. JD-Next scores are valid for five years.

For all admissions exams, the applicant is responsible for sending exam score reports to Purdue Global Law School and for any associated costs. For the LSAT, Purdue Global Law School will request the score report from the Law School Admissions Council, but it is the applicant’s responsibility to approve the request.

Step 3: Submit Required Documents

Along with your completed online application, you must submit the following documentation in order to be considered for admission:

• Official college or university transcripts
• Official score report from a Purdue Global Law School-approved admissions exam; your score may make you eligible for a partial scholarship
• Valid government-issued identification, confirming program’s residency requirements

Once all materials are received, your application is then presented to the Purdue Global Law School Admissions Committee for consideration. You’ll promptly receive notification regarding your application.

Additional Requirements

Applicants who earned their bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (such as the Distance Education Accrediting Commission) will be considered for admission to Purdue Global’s law programs. In general, students should have a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average from their undergraduate work.