PS A well-written personal statement is the most effective means of communication with the Admissions Committee. Applicants may use the personal statement to provide insight into the general background and motivation the applicant can bring to the College of Law. The personal statement also serves as a sample of the applicant's writing ability.(http://www.law.uc.edu/prospective-students/admissions/admission-requirements) GPA Have at least a B average (3.0/4.0 system) in relevant undergraduate course work or otherwise give evidence of promise that is judged satisfactory by the admitting program and the Graduate School. CV A current résumé is strongly recommended but not required. Fee A nonrefundable fee of $35 must accompany the Credential Assembly Service E-APP RL Two letters of recommendation are required and must be submitted through LSAC. A good reference choice is a college professor who has first-hand knowledge of the applicant's scholastic abilities and work habits and is, therefore, able to write a meaningful recommendation. Applicants who have been out of college for several years or who find it difficult to reach professors can obtain references from employers, supervisors or attorneys who are familiar with the applicant's qualifications for law study. Candidate evaluations are not required as part of the application, but applicants may submit them with their application. Transcript Applicants to the JD program must have a bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university by the time they enter law school. All applicants are required to take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) and have all academic transcripts sent to the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS)