Apply to the Diploma Program in Paralegal Studies
Thank you for your interest in the NYU-SCPS Diploma in Paralegal Studies. Below you will find a step-by-step overview of the admissions process for domestic and international students.
NYU-SCPS welcomes candidates with a minimum of 60 undergraduate credits from an accredited undergraduate institution. A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, but not required. A limited number of exceptions to this requirement may be made for applicants with significant law-related work experience. See the admissions criteria page for more details.
Because the Office of Admissions operates on a rolling admissions basis, applications for the Diploma in Paralegal Studies are reviewed throughout the year, so you may apply at any time. However, we recommend adhering to the application submission dates (at right) to allow you to begin your studies in the term to which you applied.
- Gather your supporting materials.
- Download an application and submit it electronically or by mail.
- If you submit your application electronically, you will receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your application.
- Review program costs and find out how to apply for aid.
- Review the various types of financial aid available.
Recommended Application Submission Dates
Fall Semester
International Early Decision: Feb 1
International Final Date: May 15
Domestic Early Decision: Jul 1
Domestic Final Date: Aug 15
Spring Semester
International Early Decision: Aug 15
International Final Date: Oct 1
Domestic Early Decision: Nov 1
Domestic Final Date: Jan 6
Summer Session
International Early Decision: Jan 15
International Final Date: Mar 1
Domestic Early Decision: Apr 1
Domestic Final Date: May 1
Typically, an admission decision is reached within two to four weeks of the submission of your completed application beginning in:
- March for the fall semester
- September for the spring semester
- February for the summer semester
The Summer 2012 Housing Application will become available in mid-February. The priority deadline for application submission is March 30, 2012, but we will continue to accept summer housing applications from applicants enrolled in NYU summer courses throughout the spring and summer. Applicants enrolled for NYU summer courses are guaranteed housing for the dates of their course.
Summer Housing applicants are required to submit a $500 initial payment with their Summer Housing Application. This $500 payment will be credited to the applicant's account and will count towards overall summer housing costs. The balance of payment must be made by the Friday following the start of the applicant's reservation. For example, summer residents who checked in on Sunday, July 10, 2011 had to pay their full summer balance by Friday, July 15, 2011.
For further information, visit the NYU Office of Summer Housing.
For students planning to live off-campus, the NYU Off-Campus Housing Office can assist you with your living arrangements once you are admitted.
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