Visiting Student Application and Information

Howard University School of Law (HUSL) accepts visiting students for Summer, Spring and Fall.
The visitor application will be available soon.

Application Deadlines 

For Summer:  May 10th
For Fall:  July 1st
For Spring: November 15th

Students from ABA-approved law schools can attend Howard University School of Law for one semester or one academic school year. Visiting student status is granted based on the applicant’s law school performance at their home institution and the availability of space in the requested courses at HUSL.

Due to the limited period of time that a visiting students are in residence at Howard University School of Law, participation in the On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) program is reserved for full time and transfer students. Visiting students, however, are welcome to take advantage of the other resources and services offered by the Career Services Center.

Applicants must submit an application online.  Click Here to Apply to Howard University School of Law as a Visiting Applicant:

  • Letter of Good Standing from current law school
  • Visiting application
  • A statement expressing reasons for visiting
  • $60 nonrefundable – check or money order payable to Howard University School of Law (fee waivers will not be granted this cycle)
  • Addenda (if applicable)
  • Application certification

Qualifications beyond Completion of Law School to Practice Law in the United States

In addition to successfully completing a bar examination, each U.S. jurisdiction requires applicants to satisfy character, fitness, and other admission requirements. Applicants are encouraged to determine the requirements for any jurisdiction in which they intend to seek admission by contacting the jurisdiction. Information and contact for all relevant bar admission authorities are available through the National Conference of Bar Examiners www.ncbex.org.