In the case of transfer (advanced standing) applications, no more than thirty (30) semester hours of approved credit is transferable by applicants already attending other ABA-approved law schools.

Generally, only students who have a first-year academic record are eligible as transfers. In addition to the application for admission and the $55 application fee (payable by cashier’s check or money order), a statement regarding the reasons the applicant wishes to transfer must be submitted.

Additionally, a dean’s letter regarding the transfer applicant’s status at the prior law school and an official school transcript showing al first-year grades must be sent direct to the Office of Admissions. Transfer applicants must register with the Law School Admissions Council for an LSDAS report.

Transfer Applicant Checklist:

Do you have all of the items listed below:

• Application for admission
• $55 Application Fee (cashier’s check or money order)
• Statement of reasons for transfer
• Letter of good standing from Dean of prior law school
• Official transcript of first-year grades
• LSDAS Report sent to Office of Admissions from LSAC

  Make sure to have all required documentation sent to:
  Thurgood Marshall School of Law
  Office of Admissions
  3100 Cleburne Ave
  Houston, TX 77004.

Visiting Students

Applicants who seek visiting (transient) status must submit an application no later than one semester prior to the session in which visiting status is sought. Visiting students are not required to register with Law School Admissions Council but must furnish a letter from law school Dean which grants permission to visit and states the terms under which course credit will transfer.

Visiting Student Checklist

Do you have all of the items listed below:

• Application for admission one semester prior to visitation date
• $55 Application Fee (cashier’s check or money order)
• Letter from Dean of current law school granting permission for visitation and term s under which course credit will transfer
• Official transcript of first-year grades

Make sure to have all required documentation sent to:
Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Office of Admissions
3100 Cleburne Ave
Houston, TX 77004.