Transfer to ASL
NEW: ASL is offering application fee waivers for transfer students in good academic standing from Lincoln Memorial's Duncan School of Law. Contact an admissions counselor to get your fee waiver today at admissions@asl.edu or (276) 935-4349. Applicants from Duncan can expect a quick decision and can potentially transfer up to 30 Duncan credit hours earned with a 2.0 or higher GPA in the last four years.
Transfer students from Duncan must also submit a a letter of good academic standing. Providing an unofficial transcript will help ASL more quickly evaluate transfer credits; an official transcript will later be required.
ASL is now accepting applications for transfer. The school may accept transfer students from ABA-approved or state-approved law schools in accordance with ABA Standard 506 upon demonstration that the student would have qualified for entrance into ASL as a first-year student and the student is in good standing at the prior law school.
Transfer applicants must complete/submit the following:
- An online application
- A $60 application fee - You may pay the fee with a credit card when you apply online. ASL also accepts personal check or postal money order mailed to Admissions, Appalachian School of Law,
1169 Edgewater Drive, Grundy, VA 24614. Our fax number is 276-935-8496, or you can e-mail admissions@asl.edu.
- Two letters of recommendation - These letters should be sent directly to the Credential Assembly Service via LSAC.
- A personal statement of 500 words or less describing your professional goals and qualifications - Include in this statement your reasons for pursuing a transfer and any factors that led up to your decision
- A current LSDAS report (the admissions office will request your report; make sure that a copy is available for download)
- A letter of good standing and official transcript from the prior law school
- Other, optional considerations include an applicant's graduate work, character, work history, professional promise, personal commitment, recommendations, life experience, and other non-academic achievements. We are happy to discuss our admissions process and criteria with potential applicants at any time.
After you have received an admissions offer, ASL's Associate Dean of Academic Affairs will evaluate your transfer credits.
