About the Program: “The Legal Career Opportunities Program is an admissions program for applicants who have encountered adversity which negatively impacted their traditional academic indicators (i.e. LSAT scores and/or undergraduate grades) but whose background and experience warrant additional consideration. In most cases applicants to the LCOP program have academic indicators that are usually a bit lower than those of regularly admitted applicants. However, LCOP applicants may demonstrate through their career and professional accomplishments, personal statements, letters of recommendation, graduate work, and/or significantly improved academic performance over a period of time, their likelihood for success in law school.”

“Applicants admitted to the Legal Career Opportunit[-ies] Program begin in the summer by taking Legal Process, a three semester hour evening course. In the Legal Process course, students develop basic analytical skills that are critical to success in law school. Satisfactory completion of the course counts toward credit hour requirements for graduation from the JD program. In addition to the Legal Process course, LCOP students are required to participate in the law school's Academic Excellence Program. Students in LCOP should plan to attend four nights a week in the summer, Monday through Thursday. The class time is 6 p.m. to 7:40 p.m. The course begins in late May and ends in mid July.”

Selection Criteria: “The Admissions Committee reviews an applicant's: Undergraduate academic record to determine the pattern of performance over a period of time; LSAT Score(s) and LSDAS report; Personal statement (form and substance) to understand the nature of the applicant’s adversity and how it has affected the pursuit of the academic goals or career achievements; Work history or career experiences demonstrating a record of accomplishments; Graduate transcripts if applicable; Letters of Recommendation (3 are required).”

Application Fee: $35.00.

Application Deadline: Applications are accepted beginning September 1. However, the absolute deadline for the LCOP is March 1.

Contact Information:
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
Office of Law Admissions
2121 Euclid Avenue - LB138
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-687-2287 or 866-687-2304
E-Mail: admissions@law.csuohio.edu
Website: http://www.law.csuohio.edu/admissions/lcop.html

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