Suzanna Johnson
Class of 2009

"This is the first time I am living on my own. Louisiana is a very different state than Florida, and I was put into an extremely academically competitive environment, far surpassing what I was used to. I believe that these experiences will prepare me for any challenge I may face in the future."

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There are nearly 125,000 miles of pipelines transporting crude petroleum & natural gas within the state and offshore.

Nonmatriculating Admission

Procedure

• Apply Online
• Applicant Online Status Checker

An application for nonmatriculating admission should be completed by a student who is currently enrolled in a law school and wishes to enroll at the LSU Law Center for a semester or year as a visiting student. Credit earned as a visiting student cannot be applied toward a degree at the LSU Law Center. Applicants for nonmatriculating admission must submit the following:

1. Submit a complete application with the $50 application fee (nonrefundable). The deadline to apply for nonmatriculating admission for the fall semester is June 15. 
2. A petition setting out the reasons underlying the request to visit the LSU Law Center must be submitted along with any additional supporting documents. Applicants are encouraged to submit a personal resumé in addition to this information.
3. The applicant must submit proof of enrollment from the dean of the current law school. This letter must certify permission for the applicant to attend as a nonmatriculating student.
4. The applicant must arrange for the submission of an official transcript from the current law school. The transcript should be sent to the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) of LSAC.

Requirements

An applicant interested in attending LSU Law as a visiting student for one or two semesters should submit a nonmatriculating student application. A letter of good standing must be submitted by the dean of the law school the applicant is currently attending certifying that the student has permission to enroll at the LSU Law Center. The applicant must also submit a petition outlining the reasons for the request to enroll as a visiting student as well as an official law school transcript. The deadline to apply for admission as a visiting student for the Fall Semester is June 15. Credit earned as a visiting student cannot be applied toward a degree at the LSU Law Center.