The UH Law Center

Degrees Granted

The College of Law, which is the academic branch of the Law Center, confers a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree on students who meet the curricular and academic requirements. Students are accepted either for full-time study (a three-year program) or for part-time study (a four-year program).  Both programs begin in the fall only.

The College of Law also offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree, with concentrations in energy and natural resources law, health law, intellectual property and information law, international law, and taxation law.

In addition, a Master of Laws program is available to attorneys from foreign countries interested in obtaining exposure to the United States legal system.

Additionally, the College of Law offers several accelerated degree programs, allowing students to earn two degrees in less time than it would take to complete them sequentially. More information regarding these programs can be found on the College of Law’s website. The College of Law also allows some Honors College students pursuing an undergraduate degree to accelerate earning a law degree. Information regarding this opportunity can be found here.

Please review the Graduate Catalog for more information about programs, degrees, and admission requirements.

The Law Center Admission Requirements

Candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent from an accredited college or university. All undergraduate majors are acceptable, with courses that develop writing skills and analytical thinking recognized as good preparation for the study of law.

The UH Law Center requires applicants to enroll for the Law School Credential Assembly Service (CAS). The Office of Admissions can supply information or you can contact:

215-968-1001

http://www.lsac.org

A complete package submitted to the UH Law Center must contain:

• Application form
• Non-refundable application fee of $70
• Personal statement (no longer than 3 pages, double-spaced);
• Resumé
• Immigration documents (if not a U.S. citizen)

No application will be reviewed without the CAS report, which includes a recent LSAT score, transcripts for all colleges and universities attended, and at least 2 letters of recommendation (but not more than 3).

University of Houston Undergraduate Students - Effective Fall 2021

Pursuant to ABA Standard 503 and Interpretation 503-3, the University of Houston Law Center may admit up to 10% of its J.D. class from undergraduate students matriculated at the University of Houston without an applicant LSAT score in the CAS report provided that (1) the student has scored at or above the 85th percentile on the ACT or SAT and (2) the student has achieved a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or above through six semesters of academic work.

Application Process

The early decision deadline is November 15. Early decision is non-binding. The full-time program regular decision deadline is February 15. The part-time evening program regular decision deadline is May 15.

Because a rolling admission process is used, there is likely to be more availability earlier in the process. Decisions for full-time will be mailed by mid-May. Decisions for part-time will be mailed by mid-July.

Demonstrated academic ability achievements, honors, extracurricular activities, service to others, unique abilities, hardships overcome, advanced degrees, employment and leadership. These and other elements may be addressed in a personal statement of up to three pages double-spaced. 

Interviews are not granted, but an appointment may be scheduled to discuss the admissions process. Decisions are final. Applications will be reconsidered only under very compelling circumstances. Therefore, be sure to include all relevant information in your application materials.

Contact:

713-743-2280

lawadmissions@uh.edu

About the Law Center

Contact Information 

General Information

Dean:

Leonard M. Baynes, J.D., Columbia University

Associate Dean:

Greg Vetter, J.D., Northwestern University School of Law

Associate Dean for Alumni and Community Relations:

Sondra R. Tennessee, J.D., Washington University

Assistant Dean for Admissions:

Pilar Mensah, J.D., The University of Texas School of Law

Assistant Dean for Career Development:

Tiffany Tucker, J.D., Howard University School of Law

Assistant Dean for Faculty Development, William B. Bates Distinguished Chair in Law:

Emily Berman, J.D., New York University School of Law

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs:

Monica Mensah, J.D., University of Houston Law Center

Director of Business Operations:

Grace Rosanes, B.S. University of Houston - Clear Lake

Director for Law IT:

Tommy Abraham, M.B.A., Texas Women’s University

Executive Director, Blakely Advocacy Institute and Director, A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center:

Amy Hawk, J.D., University of Houston Law Center

Assistant Dean of Communications and Marketing:

Carrie Criado, J.D., University of Houston Law Center

Interim Director of the Law Library:

Alyson Drake, J.D., William & Mary Law School