EMORY LAW ENROLLMENT
Beginning of Term
First term JD students must submit a final, official transcript directly from the institution that awarded the bachelor’s degree no later than October 15, 2026. Students who fail to do so will be permitted to complete the current semester but will not be allowed to enroll in a subsequent semester until the student’s official transcript is on file with the Registrar’s Office.
Transfer students must provide the Registrar with an official transcript of a bachelor’s degree and the first year of law school within four weeks of the date classes begin. Students who fail to do so will be permitted to complete the current semester but will not be allowed to enroll in a subsequent semester until the student’s official transcripts are on file with the Registrar’s Office.
Classes commence on August 17, 2026, for the Fall term and are scheduled to begin on January 12, 2027, for the Spring term.
Academic Advising
Academic Advisors are available to provide academic counseling and support for all students, including the range of programs and workshops students are encouraged to explore. In addition, to help ensure academic success, students whose cumulative law school GPA drops below 3.0 after any academic term must meet with an academic advisor for individualized academic advising and support and abstain from running for student leadership positions. Meetings with advisors provide students the opportunity to discuss academic support, bar readiness, course selection, and tools for enhancing academic performance.
Tuition and Financing
Tuition and Fees
• Yearly tuition and fees are posted on the law school’s website.
• Students are charged a flat rate when enrolling in twelve (12) or more credit hours in a fall or spring semester. Students enrolled in fewer than twelve (12) credit hours are billed for tuition on a per-credit basis. The per credit hour rate is calculated by dividing a semester’s tuition charge by twelve (12). Only in extraordinary circumstances may students enroll in fewer than twelve (12) credit hours in a fall or spring semester. Such deviations from the standard credit load must be pre-approved by the Associate Dean of Students and Academic Programs or their designee.
Scholarships and Financial Aid:
• Law school scholarship awards are governed and administered by the School of Law’s Office of Admission and Scholarship.
• Scholarship awards are conditioned on continuous residency, good standing, and compliance with the codes and policies of Emory Law and Emory University.
• Financial aid awards are governed by university policy and are administered by the Emory University Office of Financial Aid.
Reimbursement:
• Reimbursements of tuition and fees are governed by the University’s published policy, adjusted to meet the start date of each law school semester. More information can be found on the student accounts and billing website.
International Students—Visas
Admission and enrollment of international students at the law school are subject to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) regulations and are required to comply with health insurance and health coverage clearance rules.
Students must be eligible for a U.S. student visa before being permitted to register in their respective program. Most international students enter the U.S. on an F-1 student visa. Evidence of financial capability will be requested only after an offer of admission has been made to the applicant.
Applicants must include a copy of their passport with the correct spelling and version of their legal name in order to process the I-20 form. After receipt of acceptable financial aid documents, the applicant will be sent the I-20 form in order to apply for an F-1 student visa. Visa applications are usually made at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence.