ADMISSIONS | edlaw

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ED LAW Admissions decisions are made on the basis of application and audition

Your application will be submitted online and can be accessed by using the below button.

There is no special consideration given to students who apply prior to the early action deadline and no requirement that early action applicants accept admission if offered. Early action simply allows applicants and their families to learn their acceptance status several weeks sooner than regular action applicants.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

JANUARY 15, 2025

WELCOME RECEPTION:

MARCH 26, 2025

Applicants must also procure a teacher/mentor evaluation -teachers/mentors complete a short online assessment, accessible via the below button. Please choose someone who knows you quite well as your evaluator and can provide as full a picture as possible of your achievements, capabilities, and personality!

ED LAW Application

ED LAW Auditions

In addition to submitting an online application, prospective ED LAW students must deliver a one-minute speech (the same speech that

you submit as part of your application;

see guidelines and suggestions at right!)

and complete a short friendly interview at one of our audition opportunities:

Sunday, January 26 (afternoon)
Wednesday, January 29 (afternoon)
Sunday, February 2 (afternoon)
Monday, February 10 (afternoon)

Please sign up for an audition time slot using this link and we will look forward to seeing you then! Your application must be fully completed and submitted, including your teacher/mentor evaluation, before you audition! Please read the information on the signup page as well as the information here so that you are well-prepared for the audition process and on top of all of the application logistics!

If you have a conflict with the audition options, please contact us and explain the conflict

and we will do our best to schedule a time

that works!

Admissions Speech Guidelines & Suggestions

Your ONE-MINUTE MAX speech will address one of two prompts:

What is the most important skill or trait a successful legal advocate could possess and why? OR
How is an effective justice system the cornerstone of a free society?

Tips for Success:

Research both prompts before deciding which to address in your speech; choose the prompt for which you can make the most compelling, passionate, and well-supported argument.
One minute is not very long! Make a clear and concise argument that takes a definitive position and is supported by specific contentions and examples.
PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE! Have a trusted mentor listen to your presentation and provide you with feedback. Make sure you are not over the time limit and not too far under. Beware of verbal tics and fillers ("um..." "like") and be mindful of pacing and desired points of emphasis!
Your speech does not need to be fully memorized, but for best results, you should be comfortable enough with the content that you are able to look up from your text and make regular eye contact with your audience.
You may bring a note card or a paper to reference during your delivery. Please do not plan to read off of your phone!

Teacher/Mentor Evaluation