University Of West Los Angeles

Apply for Admission

To serve the needs of our diverse student body, we offer both part-time and full-time day and evening programs at both the West Los Angeles and in the San Fernando Valley campuses.

We accept applications on a rolling basis because we have three terms in which an applicant can begin: fall, spring and summer. Once an application for admission is received by our Los Angeles law school, an applicant will receive confirmation by mail within 3-5 business days.

All applicants are required to take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) in order to be considered for admission. The LSAT is administered four times annually; for information about the registration deadlines, visit the Law School Admissions Counsil (LSAC) website at www.LSAC.org or call 215-968-1001.

An applicant is also required to submit official undergraduate transcripts, official prior law school transcripts (if applicable), two letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

Once all the documents have been submitted, an Admissions Committee carefully reviews the applicant’s file and makes a determination whether the applicant should be admitted or not. The applicant is then notified of the decision in writing.

all 2009-2010 Academic Year

Tuition per unit


$750

Audit cost per unit


$750

Qualifying UWLA Senior


$211

UWLA Law Alumnus


$375

Application Fee


$55

Application for Readmission Fee


$55

Registration Fee (per term)


$250

Late Registration Fee (in addition to the regular Registration Fee)


$250

Registration Fee (Summer only)


$150

Late Registration Fee (in addition to the regular Registration Fee)


$150



Change of Program Fee (Add or Drop-Add) charged to students who add or drop one or more classes combined with adding another class after the first two weeks of school.


$45








Full Withdrawal


$45

Early/Late Examination Fee (per test)


$100

Graduation Fee


$175

Replacement Diploma Fee


$75

Transcript Fee (per copy)


$10

Expedited Transcript Fee


$25

Examsoft Fee


$25

Petition Fee


$25

Replacement Student ID Card Fee


$5

Deferred Payment Fee


$125

Late Payment Fee


$75

Returned Checks Fee (per check)


$45

Rejected Charge Card Fee


$45
ALL FEES ARE NONDEFERRABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE

Rates are subject to change.
PAYMENT POLICY

Typically, students will complete 18-28 units per academic year. For purposes of illustration of the cost of attendance, the figures below are computed at 18 units per year for part-time and 28 units for full-time enrollment.
SUMMARY OF ANNUAL COSTS

The following is an approximate projected budget for full-and part-time students at our affordable law school in California:




Part-time (18 units)


Full-time (28 units)

Tuition


$13,500


$21,000

Fees


$650


$650

Books


$600


$900

Totals


$14,750


$22,550

Tuition for 85 units: $63,750

With Fees & Books: $68,750

The above does not include room and board or individual living expenses. It is estimated that room and board in the Los Angeles area are at least $15,000 per academic year. Transportation costs for commuting students should be computed at 36 cents per mile.