Accelerated JD for Foreign Attorneys
Foreign-educated lawyers may apply for full-time enrollment as transfer students to our Accelerated JD for Foreign Attorney program for spring or fall entry, completing your JD in as little as two years. Upon graduation, you may be eligible to sit for the Bar Examination in any state. If admitted, and you hold a foreign law degree, you may receive up to 29 transfer credits toward elective requirements. Review our Transfer Credits policy for details.
| Semester | Application | Opens | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Closed | Nov. 1 | Jan. 3 |
| Fall 2026 | Closed | Mar. 1 | Jul. 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Applicants must take either the LSAT or GRE.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit a TOEFL score of at least 100 on the Internet-based test. TOEFL scores are valid for three years. Fluency in English may also be established by alternative assessment such as scoring at least a 7 in IELTS. More information can be found on the Law Admissions Requirements webpage.
Stetson Law requires a credential evaluation (showing course-by-course evaluation and degree equivalency) for foreign attorneys applying as transfer students. You will work through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC)'s JD Credential Assembly Service (CAS) as part of your transfer application. We will not accept a credential evaluation from any other agency.
We do not conduct interviews for admission; however, we do reserve the right to contact candidates to ask for additional information or to set up a conference call to seek clarification regarding a part of the file. If you wish to meet with a counselor to review the steps to apply or to discuss the program in general, please contact us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
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