All applicants must satisfy the California State Bar’s pre-legal education requirements prior to starting law school, that is, you must meet one of the following criteria:
Transfer Students in Good Standing
If you wish to transfer to Trinity after attending another law school, you must satisfy the admission requirements for new students and provide an official transcript and letter of standing from your current law school. Please note that only 45 units of coursework in good standing at the originating law school may transfer, and transfer units are subject to approval by the Registrar and the Admissions Committee. Students who are transferring from unaccredited schools must pass the FYLSE in order to transfer units.
Transfer Students with Dismissal
If you are transferring after being dismissed from another law school, you must meet the admission requirements for new students, provide an official transcript and letter of standing from your previous law school, submit an official LSAT score, and provide an explanation for dismissal that shows credible evidence that your dismissal was a result of a serious hardship or traumatic event. If transferring after being dismissed at the end of the first year (2 semesters), you must pass the FYLSE prior to beginning coursework in order to transfer units. If you do not pass the FYLSE, or you were dismissed prior to the end of your first year, you must start your coursework over. Please contact the admissions office at (714) 796-7100 to learn more.
Transfer students whose prior units are not accepted and who must begin their law studies anew must file “Starting Over” paperwork with the State Bar of California. Proof of completed filing must be submitted to Trinity Law School within the 45-day application deadline.
International Students
In addition to satisfying the admission requirements, you must have your foreign transcripts evaluated by an agency approved by the California State Bar to determine whether or not you meet the pre-legal education requirements. A list of the approved agencies and instructions for evaluation requests can be found on the California State Bar’s website.
You must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language exam (TOEFL) if the first language of your country of origin is not English. TOEFL requirement may be waived if you are able to show proficiency in the English language.
International Students
In addition to satisfying the admission requirements, you must have your foreign transcripts evaluated by an agency approved by the California State Bar to determine whether or not you meet the pre-legal education requirements. A list of the approved agencies and instructions for evaluation requests can be found on the California State Bar’s website. You must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language exam (TOEFL) if the first language of your country of origin is not English. TOEFL requirement may be waived if you are able to show proficiency in the English language.
