Transfer Students
WVU Law accepts transfer students from other ABA-accredited law schools for the fall term only. Given the competitive nature of the applicant pool, WVU Law’s rolling admissions process, and bidding deadlines for on-campus interviews, applicants are encouraged to apply early.
Application Dates
The transfer application for Fall 2026 opens on April 15, 2026, and closes on July 15, 2025. All supporting documents must be submitted by July 22, 2026, to be considered for admission.
Application Fee
The application fee is $50 USD, payable by credit card at submission. Applicants may request a fee waiver by completing the Fee Waiver Request Form.
Application Requirements
A completed transfer application includes:
- Application form
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Two letters of recommendation from law professors
- LSAT and/or GRE
- Transcripts from undergraduate institution
- Transcripts from law school institution
- LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Report
- Letter of Good Standing
- Character and Fitness information
- English language proficiency documentation (if applicable)
The following are optional or may be requested of a candidate by the Enrollment Management Committee:
- Addendum
- Interview
Other Requirements
Applicants must have completed, or be in the process of completing, at least one year of law school (around 28 credit hours) to be eligible to transfer to WVU Law.
Visiting Students
WVU Law accepts visiting students (also known as transient students) from other law schools accredited by ABA. A visiting student is someone who has completed, or will complete, most of their J.D. coursework at another ABA-approved institution and will ultimately receive their degree from that school.
Visiting students may earn a limited number of credits toward their J.D. while temporarily enrolled at WVU Law, provided they receive approval from both their home institution and WVU Law’s Enrollment Management Office. All requests to attend WVU Law as a visiting student must be submitted through the Enrollment Management Office.
Tuition and Aid
Please refer to our Cost of Attendance page for current tuition and fee information. Transfer and visiting students are not eligible for WVU Law merit scholarships, but they are encouraged to explore federal student loans and/or external scholarship opportunities to help finance their legal education at WVU Law.
