PS Applicants are encouraged to include with their application a personal statement containing information about themselves, such as standardized test history (if relevant), work experience, leadership roles, community service, specific interest in the law, or unique circumstances. This information will be used by the Admissions Committee in reaching a decision on the application. While review by others is acceptable, this statement should be written solely by the applicant. Please use the Personal Statement feature under Attachments to electronically submit the personal statement. Miami Scholar applicants should include the following in their personal statement: the importance of public service in a legal career and how they envision utilizing the law degree to promote access to justice. Fee Upon completion of the application, submit a nonrefundable $60 application fee to finalize the process. When using LSAC's electronic service, applicants may pay by credit card and submit an electronic signature with no certification form required. Applicants may also pay with a check, payable to the University of Miami, and mail it with the Payment Certificate Form to the University of Miami, School of Law, Office of Admissions, PO Box 248087, Coral Gables, FL 33124-8087. For more information, please refer to http://media.law.miami.edu/admissions/pdf/applications/2018/2018FirstYr_Instructions.pdf RL Miami Law requires two letters of recommendation and will accept a maximum of four letters of recommendation. Recommendations should be submitted through the LSAC Evaluation Service. This service is included in the Credential Assembly Service registration. Letters of recommendation will be electronically sent to Miami Law along with the Credential Assembly Service report. Documents received by LSAC after the report has been generated will be forwarded to us as they are received at LSAC. Please refer to http://media.law.miami.edu/admissions/pdf/applications/2018/2018FirstYr_Instructions.pdf for more information. Transcript The University of Miami School of Law requires that international transcripts be submitted through the LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS) authentication and evaluation feature. Applicants completing more than one year of post secondary work outside the US (including its territories) or Canada must use this service for the evaluation of their international transcripts. This service is included with the Credential Assembly Service registration fee. An International Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), which will be incorporated into the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) Law School Report. Students applying to the Juris Doctor program must possess a bachelor's degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or an equivalent degree from an international institution. The evaluation from the Credential Assembly Service will clarify if international degrees meet this requirement. Questions about the Credential Assembly Service should be directed to LSAC by email to LSACinfo@LSAC.org or by calling 215.968.1001. Questions about the JD Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at 215-968-1001 or www.lsac.org.