Admissions

Welcome to the University of Houston Law Center Admitted Student web site.

These pages will provide you with useful information on important dates, visitation opportunities, housing and much more. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at lawadmissions@uh.edu or 713.743.2280.

Securing Your Seat in the Class

To secure your seat in the entering class, please pay your enrollment fee by April 15 or by the date included in your acceptance letter, whichever is later. To pay your enrollment fee by MasterCard or Visa, please click here.

NEW Immunization Requirements

Starting January 2012, Texas law requires all students under the age of 30 to be immunized against bacterial meningitis (SB 1107). Entering students will need to provide a certificate signed by a health care provider, or an official immunization record, verifying that the student has been vaccinated against bacterial meningitis or has received a booster during the 5 years prior to registration. Please check your shot records to ensure you are in compliance with this new law. The University has placed a hold on your student account that prevents registration for classes until this requirement is met.

For additional information, including a list of frequently asked questions, please visit http://www.uh.edu/academics/courses-enrollment/policies/immunization/.

Admitted Applicants Brochure

All admitted applicants were sent the admitted applicants brochure along with the decision letter. This brochure contains helpful information related to enrolling at the Law Center. To view the brochure, please click here.

Visit the UH Law Center

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of Houston Law Center! If you haven’t already visited us in person, the Office of Admissions invites you to come learn more about the opportunities that await you here.

For more information on individual class visits, tours, parking, and directions to campus, please click here

Required Reading

Important Dates & Notices

Admitted Students Day.
Thursday, July 18, 2013
More information will be provided as the date approaches.
To RSVP online, please visit - https://www.law.uh.edu/admissions/rsvp.asp

To watch videos from the March 22, 2013 Admitted Students Day, please click on the following links:

Welcome and Guest Speaker
Mock Class
Practical Skills Programs
One L in a Nutshell
Curriculum & Specialty Programs

Mandatory New Student Orientation (all incoming students) will be Friday, August 16th and Saturday August 17th. More information will be provided as the date approaches.
Classes begin Monday, August 26, 2013.

Living in Houston

Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhoods
On-Campus Housing
Calhoun Lofts – BRAND NEW Graduate Apartments

Character & Fitness Issues

All UHLC students are under a continuing obligation to notify the UHLC of any criminal or disciplinary matters that occur before and after admission, and during their enrollment. This includes any citations or charges other than Class C misdemeanor traffic violations. The most common disclosable offenses include failure to appear (usually in connection with a traffic citation), public intoxication, driving while intoxicated, and honor code-type infractions. If you have been cited or charged with any violation of law or if you have received any scholastic disciplinary action, you must contact the Office of Admission to amend your application.
Frequently Asked Questions

Scholarship Opportunities and Financial Aid & Scholarship Information

Visit our scholarship page for opportunities. Many scholarships have early spring application deadlines.
ABA Center for Racial and Ethnic Diversity's Legal Opportunity Scholarship. Applications must be received by 3/1/2013. Click here for a copy of the application. Please visit their website for more information http://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/diversity_pipeline/
projects_initiatives/legal_opportunity_scholarship.html
In order to receive financial aid, you must complete the FAFSA and list the University of Houston (school code 003652). The University will begin awarding financial aid after April 1.
Questions? Contact Laura Neal, UHLC Financial Aid & Scholarship advisor, at LNeal@central.uh.edu, or at 713.743.2269.

Preparing for Law School

Admitted students commonly ask us how to best prepare for the first year of law school. Law school will be different from any academic endeavor you have faced, and the best way to be successful is to come into the fall semester with an understanding of what to expect. There are several fine books on the market, and we have included a list of some recommended titles below. These readings are optional, but past incoming students have found that reading one or two of the books was helpful. List of books recommended by the UH Law faculty for optional summer reading.

Law Preview is a 6-day program that provides an overview of law school for entering law students. It will be held at the UH Law Center July 29-August 3rd, 2013. Please note, enrollment in Law Preview is completely optional. We are making you aware of it because students regularly ask about programs like this one, and students who have enrolled in this program in the past have found it helpful in making the transition to law school. For more information about Law Preview, please visit www.lawpreview.com. Scholarships are available for Law Preview through the University of Houston Law Center Office of Admissions and the law firms of Bracewell & Giuliani and Thompson & Knight.

The deadline for the law firm scholarships is Friday, May 10th. The UHLC deadline is Friday, May 31st. These scholarships are only for students who will be enrolling at UH Law Center for Fall 2013. To be eligible, you must have paid your $200 enrollment fee and returned your registration commitment form (due in June), and you may not be committed to attending another law school. **This scholarship only covers the fee for the program. It does not cover living expenses, transportation costs, or any other incidental expenses.**

Admitted Student FAQs

Campus Services

Admitted Students’ Facebook Page

Need a roommate? Want to meet some of your classmates over the Summer? Have questions for current UHLC students? All Fall 2013 admitted students are eligible to join the admitted students’ Facebook page. Please request to be added to the Facebook page and a member of the Admissions staff will approve your request.