NOTE: The information on this page is specifically for J.D. applicants. LL.M. applicants should visit the LL.M. applicants section of this site.
Application Material
International applicants, defined as non-U.S. citizens, are required to submit the same materials as any prospective student, as outlined in J.D. Applicants, in addition to:
- TOEFL score
- Foreign transcripts / J.D. CAS
- Financial ability form
- Residency status supplemental form
TOEFL Score
International applicants whose native language is not English must provide TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores that demonstrate a fluency in English. Our goal scores are 600 on the traditional paper-based test (PBT), 250 on the computer-based test (CBT) and 100 on the internet-based test (IBT). The TOEFL score may be waived if you obtained a bachelor's or master's degree from a U.S. university. For more information about the exam, contact TOEFL:
TOEFL
P.O. Box 6154
Princeton, NJ 08541
609.921.9000
Foreign Transcripts / J.D. CAS
UNC School of Law requires that your foreign transcripts be submitted through the LSAC J.D. Credential Assembly Service (J.D. CAS). If you completed any post-secondary work outside the U.S. (including its territories) or Canada, you must use this service for the evaluation of your foreign transcripts. The one exception to this requirement is if you completed the foreign work 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. This 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), which will be incorporated into your LSDAS report. If 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 J.D. 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 J.D. CAS, log in to your LSDAS 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 the institution. More time is usually required to receive foreign transcripts.
Financial Ability Form
International applicants who are not U.S. citizens and who are not permanent U.S. residents must also be prepared to verify financial ability by submitting a Financial Certificate form with application materials.
Residency Status Supplemental Form
All international applicants who are not U.S. citizens must submit a Residency Status Supplemental Form. If you are a permanent resident, and think you qualify for residency in North Carolina you must fill out the Residency Status Supplemental Form and the Long North Carolina Residency Form. Please complete and submit the forms with your application materials to the School of Law Office of Admissions.