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TOEFL requirements

Notre Dame Law School welcomes applications from citizens of other countries. In addition to the application procedures established for U.S. citizens or permanent residents, international applicants whose first language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Applicants must attain a minimum score of 250 on the computer-based TOEFL with minimum scores of 25 in each of the three sections (listening, structure/writing, and reading), at least 100 points on the internet-based TOEFL (IBT) with minimum scores of 25 in each section, or at least 600 points on the paper-based TOEFL with minimum scores of 60 in each section. Scores must be less than five years old. Non-native English speakers who have been awarded a baccalaureate or graduate degree from a U.S. university are exempted from the TOEFL requirement. The University of Notre Dame institution code is 1841. Notre Dame prefers the TOEFL; however, we can accept the official results of IELTS. Students must achieve an overall band score of 7.5 or higher.

LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service (CAS)

Notre Dame Law School requires that foreign transcripts be submitted through the LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service. Any postsecondary work outside the U.S. (including its territories) or Canada must use this service for the evaluation of foreign transcripts. The one exception to this requirement is the foreign work completed through a study abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a U.S. or Canadian institution, and the work is clearly indicated as such on the home campus transcript. The Credential Assembly Service is included in the LSDAS subscription fee. A Foreign Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) and will be incorporated into your LSDAS report. If we determine that you need to submit a TOEFL score, you must contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and request that your TOEFL score be sent to LSAC. LSAC’s TOEFL code for the JD Credential Assembly Service is 0058. Your score will be included in the Foreign Credential Evaluation document that will be included in your LSDAS law school report.

To use the JD CAS, log in to your online account and follow the instructions for registering for the service. Be sure to print out a Transcript Request Form for each institution and send it promptly to them. More time is usually required to receive foreign transcripts.

Questions about the JD Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at 215.968.1001, or LSACINFO@LSAC.org.

Financing Law School

International applicants seeking admission to Notre Dame Law School should be aware of the financial resources required to attend the program for three years. The expected annual costs for tuition, fees, and living expenses for a non-U.S. citizen is approximately $50,000. Though international applicants will be considered for fellowship and grant assistance, such aid typically covers only a portion of tuition and does not cover living expenses. The Law School does not provide any teaching assistantships or tuition waivers for citizens of other countries.