To be eligible to apply through the Kinnick Law Program, the student must be a: 

• Current undergraduate student at the University of Iowa
• Current graduate student at the University of Iowa in another degree program, or
• An applicant to a graduate degree program at the University of Iowa who wishes to combine the other degree with the JD

Combined degree information

• GPA: At least a 3.5 GPA (through six semesters of undergraduate academic work), or be in the top 10% of the undergraduate class
• Testing: A score—not more than five years old—in the top 85th percentile of the ACT, SAT, GMAT, or GRE, and has never taken the LSAT

The application deadline is May 1. 

Apply online through the LSAC website following the typical process to submit your law school application along with your alternative test score. 

JD Application Process

For international students coming to study in the United States on F-1 and J-1 visas, obtaining employment after graduating from law school can be very challenging:

• U.S. immigration laws do not provide F-1 or J-1 visa holders with long-term work authorization after graduation, and the College of Law cannot provide sponsorship for employment-based visas for our graduates.
• Applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders) are advised to make careful and concrete plans for their post-graduation employment, taking into account the limitations imposed by U.S. immigration law.
• The University of Iowa College of Law carefully reviews all applications from international students and will discuss those long-term, post-graduation employment plans with any applicants who are not U.S. citizens or Lawful Permanent Residents. Your personal statement should address questions including what you intend to do with your U.S. law degree.