JD Viewbook 2011-2012

Commitment toACADEMIC

EXCELLENCE

Welcome from DEAN TOM CAMPBELL

Tom CampbellDean

Welcome to the Chapman University School of Law. We want to answer all of your questions about how we can assist you in obtaining an outstanding legal education at one of the country’s great young law schools. � is guide provides information about Chapman and its programs, faculty, and application procedures. We encourage you to visit the law school, explore our website, or call our Admissions Offi ce to get any additional information you may need.

Chapman provides excellent training for its students so they can deliver accurate and ethical service to their clients and to society. Chapman off ers one of the very best faculty/student ratios among all American law schools. As a new law student, you can expect a highly individualized legal education throughout the course of your law school experience. We strive to off er meaningful clinic opportunities where our students gain practical experience counseling real clients. Chapman off ers several comprehensive tracks a� er the fi rst year of study, preparing students who anticipate careers in litigation or corporate matters. We aspire to prepare our graduates to be ready to assist in the creation of economic growth, with law as a partner, not an obstacle, to responsible economic development.

We are fortunate to reside in Donald P. Kennedy Hall, a spectacular structure designed exclusively for the law school that includes a three-story law library, state of the art classrooms, and two fully equipped moot courtrooms. We are located in the historic “Old Towne” district

of Orange, California. Law students enjoy all of the university amenities, including sports and fi tness facilities, main campus research library, and music and drama productions.

� e study of law at Chapman is collaborative, rigorous and personal. It will prepare you for life as a professional, to bind yourself to ethical standards, to help those who seek your advice within the boundaries of the spirit as well as letter of the law, and, above all, to fi nd your fulfi llment in helping others. Lawyers are the guardians of liberty, great and small. Our graduates serve with honor and distinction, whether in handling the smallest matter for a single client, or advising our country or others on upholding the rule of law.

We hope you will join us at Chapman, a law school that has emerged as an institution of high quality in American legal education.

1

ACADEMICS: Overview of Programs of Study

Chapman Law is an ideal learning environment, where students benefi t from both a community of serious academics while enjoying the eclectic Southern California lifestyle.

Orange County is an area with wonderful personality, and our proximity to local beaches and America’s entertainment capital is the perfect compliment. We believe that our dynamic mix of intellectual and scholastic work combined with real life experiences create an invigorating and thought provoking legal educational setting.

At Chapman Law, you will have access to all the resources and people you need to secure a stellar education and transition into a rewarding career in the legal profession and beyond. You will quickly discover that your professors and administrators are easy to approach and always interested in helping you achieve your goals.

Chapman Law, housed in the stunning Donald P. Kennedy Hall, is far from the world of dusty books and ancient halls. Bright, spacious, and modern, it marries the ethical heritage of our profession with the cutting-edge technology of the 21st century. � e facility enables faculty and administrators to provide each student with the most advanced programs, the latest technologies, and the broadest array of resources possible.

Chapman Law off ers a rigorous curriculum of required and elective coursework taught by an accomplished, dedicated and experienced faculty. We have a variety of off erings from your traditional bar courses to “live client” clinical training.

Emphasis Programs: • Advocacy & Dispute Resolution • Entertainment Law • Environmental/Land Use/Real Estate (ENLURE) • International Law • Tax Law

Clinical Programs: • Alona Cortese Elder Law • Constitutional Jurisprudence • Entertainment & Contracts • Family Violence • Mediation • Tax Law

Joint Degree Programs: • JD/MBA in conjunction with Chapman University’s George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics • JD/MFA in Film Producing in conjunction with Chapman University’s Dodge College of Film and Media Arts

Graduate Legal Programs: • LL.M. in Taxation • LL.M. Business Law & Economics Entertainment & Media Law General (Individualized) International Law & Comparative Law Trial Advocacy

Academic Centers: • Center for Land Resources • Center for Global Law & Development • Center for Lawyering & Trial Advocacy

THE BEST OFBOTH WORLDS

At Chapman, our commitment to excellence extends throughout our community. Highlights include:

• Accomplished, engaged student body • Beautiful, inspirational campus • Dedicated, experienced faculty • High academic standards • High profi le speakers • Modern library and extensive resources • University amenities • Unique extracurricular activities

EXCELLENCE

It takes more than a degree to make a good attorney. � at’s why at Chapman Law, you will be encouraged to expand your knowledge and experience in the classroom and beyond. As a student, you will have the opportunity to take advantage of many programs that will complement your legal studies and showcase your talents. Among them are:

• Appellate and mock trial competitions • Alternative dispute resolution training • Clinical training with actual clients during law school • Collaborative publishing opportunities with faculty • Externship programs • Law Review symposia

EXTRACURRICULAR & LAW-RELATED ACTIVITIES

CONTEMPORARYEDUCATION

CURRICULUM

ENTERING CLASS PROFILES Number of JD Candidates 2823 2779 2883% of Candidates Admitted 34% 28% 31%Entering Class (Full and Part Time) 160 211 181Median GPA 3.55 3.52 3.4325th/75th Percentile GPA 3.29-3.71 3.21-3.68 3.11-3.56Median LSAT 158 159 15825th/75th Percentile LSAT 154-160 155-161 156-159Gender Distribution 51%F/ 49%M 47%F/ 53%M 50%F/ 50%MMinority Representation 34% 25% 23%Age Range 20-47 20-49 20-50Average Age 25 24 25Out of State 19% 16% 10%

2011 2010 2009

2 3

EXPERIENCE: Campus Life and Amenities

American Bar Association/ Law Student DivisionAmerican Constitutional SocietyAnimal Law SocietyAppellate Moot Court BoardADR BoardAsian Pacifi c American Law Student AssociationBusiness & Investment Law SocietyCalifornia Republican Lawyers AssociationChapman Law Christian SocietyChapman Law CourierChapman Law ReviewCriminal Law SocietyEmployment Law SocietyEntertainment and Sports Law SocietyEnvironmental Law SocietyFamily Law SocietyFederalist SocietyHealth Law SocietyHonor CouncilImmigration Law SocietyIntellectual Property Law SocietyInternational Law SocietyInternational Law Student AssociationIranian Law Student AssociationJewish Law Student AssociationJ. Ruben Clark Law SocietyMinority Law Students AssociationMock Trial BoardNational Lawyers GuildNEXUS JournalOutlawPhi Alpha DeltaPhi Delta PhiPublic Interest Law FoundationQueen’s BenchReal Estate Transactions Student OrganizationsSecond Amendment AssociationSouth Asian Law Student AssociationSt. � omas Moore SocietyStudent Bar AssociationTax Law SocietyVietnamese-American Student Law Student AssociationYoga Society

STUDENTGROUPS

Chapman Law supports the needs and interests of all our students. As the only private law school in Orange County to be part of an all-inclusive, innovative university campus, we are able to off er you a host of additional benefi ts, services, and activities including:

Aquatics Center/State-of-the-art swimming poolArt exhibitionsConcerts and recitalsFilm screeningInternational student servicesIntramural sportsComputer discount purchase programOn-campus dining opportunitiesPlays and theater programsScholarly lecturesState-of-the-art fi tness centerTennis courtsFootball fi eldTrack

At Chapman Law, we believe that every student is important and we make a strong eff ort to ensure that your life on campus is enjoyable, enriching, and rewarding.

For student seeking unique experiences overseas, Chapman University School of Law currently off ers a study abroad program during the summer to Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge, England. Chapman University School of Law is a co-sponsor of these exciting and enriching programs with Cumberland School of Law at Samford University and South Texas College of Law. For more information, please visit: www.chapman.edu/law/studyAbroad.

STUDY ABROADPROGRAMS

4

EMPLOYMENT PROFILE:CLASS OF 2010

LAW FIRM46%POST RESEARCH

GRADUATEASSIST. PROGRAM

14%

UNEMPLOYED16%

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

13%

PURSUING GRADUATEDEGREE (FULL-TIME)

4%

JUDICIAL CLERKSHIP2%

PUBLIC INTEREST2%

GOVERNMENT1%

EMPLOYMENT UNKNOWN

2.5%

97% of Chapman Law graduates accepted positions on the West Coast and Pacifi c Northwest Region.

STARTING SALARIES FULLTIME

OVERALL:$71,013 (Average)$60,000 (Median)

Business: $88,200Government: $52,820*Judicial Clerkship: $60,704*Law Firm: $71,265Public Interest: $50,600*

*Fewer than fi ve salaries reported

SALARY RANGES FULLTIME

OVERALL:$30,000 - $160,000

Business: $87,000 - $100,000Government: **Judicial Clerkship: $57,408 - $64,000Law Firm: $30,000 - $160,000Public Interest: $45,000 - $64,000

**Too few salaries to provide meaningful range

SALARY OVERVIEW:CLASS OF 2010

CAREER SERVICES: Programs and Services

Career counseling is available by appointment and on a walk-in basis to help students devise an individually tailored job search strategy and to achieve their career goals. Students are welcome to visit with the career counselor of their choice throughout their time at Chapman Law and beyond.

ONE-ON-ONECAREER COUNSELING

On-Campus Interviewing (“OCI”) provides both students and employers the convenience of interviewing students on the Chapman Law School campus for fall, spring, and summer positions.

OCI & RESUME COLLECTION PROGRAMS

Chapman University School of Law provides students and alumni with comprehensive career services that aid them in selecting career paths and achieving their goals. Th e Career Services Offi ce (CSO) helps to match students’ education, skills set, and interests with both traditional and non-traditional employment opportunities. In keeping with the Chapman Law mission of personalized education, the CSO staff meets personally and o� en with individual students to review resumes and cover letters, to aid in self-assessment and goal orientation, to discuss specifi c opportunities unique to a student’s needs, and to provide training, support and encouragement in exploring career options.

EMPHASIZINGPERSONAL ATTENTION

Allen Matkins LLPBonne, Bridges, Muller, O’Keefe & NicholsBremer Whyte LLPDeloitteGrant � orntonGilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett, LLPGreen & HallHollins LawChildren’s Law Center of Los AngelesLynberg & Watkins

O’Melveny & Myers LLPOrange County District Attorney’s Offi ceOrange County Public Defender’s Offi cePaul Hastings LLPRiverside County District Attorney’s Offi ceRutan & Tucker LLPSedgwick LLPSummit EntertainmentWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLPWalt Disney Company

SELECTED EMPLOYERS OFCHAPMAN LAW GRADUATES

Public Interest/Government Career DayEntertainment Law Career DayIntellectual Property (IP) Associate SearchSmall Law Firm Career FairEqual Justice Career Fair & Conference

JOB FAIRS &NETWORKING EVENTS

P: (714) 628-2517F: (714) 628-2512E: lawcareers@chapman.eduwww.chapman.edu/law/career

@chapmanlawcso

CONTACT US

6 7

Chapman University School of Law provides fi nancial assistance, in a manner that maintains the dignity of individual and the integrity of the Federal Aid Program. Th e objective of the Law Financial Aid Offi ce is to award students according to their fi nancial need, in accordance with established policies and regulations, so that they can focus on their legal education.

Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov as soon aft er January 1 as possible. Th e Federal School Code for Chapman University School of Law is E00867. � e priority deadline is March 2, 2012.

Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) carefully, and contact the Chapman School of Law Financial Aid offi ce if corrections or updates are required.

First Year Law StudentsChapman is pleased to off er merit-based scholarships to fi rst year students, ranging from 10-100% of tuition.

Students are automatically considered and notifi ed by the Law Admissions Offi ce of their scholarship award at the time the off er of admission is extended. A separate application is not required.

� ese renewable awards are based on LSAT scores and undergraduate cumulative GPA.

Need BasedChapman Law has a limited pool of need-based scholarships available to fi rst-year students. � is is a renewable scholarship which is awarded to eligible students who have completed a FAFSA form, have demonstrated fi nancial need and remain in good academic standing.

Merit BasedStudents entering Catalog year 2007 or beyondStudents who are awarded a merit scholarship upon admission to the JD program will renew their merit scholarship during their second and third year if they maintain a 3.00 GPA or better.

Students who did not qualify for an entering merit scholarship, will be awarded one their second or third year provided they rank in the top 10% of their cohort group.

Determination of who is classifi ed as a 2L or 3L student ranking is made by the Registrar in accordance with School of Law policies. First-year students are ranked with their entering class for the purposes of scholarship consideration. Except in the case of error, scholarships will not be adjusted due to any re-ranking adjustments made a� er the initial spring rankings are released. � e priority consideration deadline for merit scholarships is April 1, 2012.

FINANCIAL AID: Paying for Your Education

PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING TO FINANCIAL AID

Federal programs administered by the fi nancial aid offi ce include Federal Perkins Loans, Federal Direct Staff ord Loans, and Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loans, all of which must be repaid. Detailed information is available from the Law Financial Aid Offi ce. In addition, aft er the fi rst year of study, students may be off ered work study to allow them to earn part of their fi nancial aid.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Additional policies regarding satisfactory progress, tuition billing and interest charges, refunds, withdrawal policy, and return of Title IV funds can be found on our website (www.chapman.edu/law/fi naid), calling (714) 628-2510 or emailing us at lawfi naid@chapman.edu.

GENERALPOLICIES

Private loans are off ered by banks and private companies and are based on credit history and ability to pay as determined by the lender.

An available scholarship page is maintained on the law fi nancial aid website. Students are encouraged to check this regularly.

Many local bar associations, corporations, community groups, and fraternal organizations off er scholarships, grants, and loans to students pursuing a law degree. Students are encouraged to research these opportunities by contacting such organizations directly or through the Internet. A few suggested websites are www.fi naid.org, and www.abanet.org. All scholarships received by students must be reported to the Law Financial Aid Offi ce so that the award can be coordinated with any federal funds the student is receiving.

OTHERRESOURCES

SCHOLARSHIPS

8 9

APPLICATION GUIDELINES: How to Apply

Please include a brief statement indicating your reasons for wanting to study law, why you chose to apply to Chapman University School of Law, and any further information that you feel should be considered by the Law Admissions Committee. � e personal statement cannot be more than three pages in length, must be typewritten, 12 point font, and double-spaced. (Please submit as an attachment with your electronic application.)

� e personal statement is an important part of the application review process and it is given careful and meaningful consideration. It is an opportunity for you to share with the Law Admissions Committee insight into who you are as a person, your career goals, and your interest in the legal profession. Chapman University School of Law seeks a diverse student body, and you are welcome to share information in your personal statement that relates to your multicultural experiences, international/overseas experiences, fl uency in foreign languages, ethnicity, geographic background, special talents or skills (e.g., music, drama, art), socioeconomic factors (e.g., fi rst generation college graduate, history of overcoming hardship, adversity), and other factors that you feel best refl ect who you are as a person. Providing such information is voluntary.

PERSONALSTATEMENT

All applicants must furnish their results of the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), register for LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service, and pay all requisite LSAC mandated fees. If you have a decrease or increase in your LSAT score by fi ve points or more, please provide a written explanation for the disparity. (Please submit as an attachment with your electronic application.) Note: those with international credentials should read further for an exception on the Credential Assembly Service (CAS). Only LSAT results from February 2007 through the current cycle are considered for Fall 2012 admission. Please note that we will not accept the June 2012 LSAT score if you are applying as a fi rst-year student. Please arrange to have all transcripts mailed directly to LSAC by the institution(s) you have attended.

LSAT & LSAC’S CREDENTIALASSEMBLY SERVICE(CAS)

Chapman University School of Law also requires that your letters be submitted through the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service that serves all member schools.

Positive and meaningful recommendations concerning the applicant’s analytical skills and communication and writing abilities can be helpful to the Committee in the decision-making process. Typically, professors, academic administrators and advisors, and employers are best able to address these qualities and characteristics in an applicant. Recommendations from professors who have taught you in a course are strongly recommended, especially if you have graduated with an undergraduate degree within the last fi ve years. � e maximum number of letters we will review is three.

Note: � is service is included in your CAS Registration. Your letters will be copied and sent to Chapman University School of Law , along with your CAS report. To use this service, follow the instructions for submitting letters outlined on www.LSAC.org or in the LSAC Information Book. Be sure to fi ll out and give each letter-writer a Letter of Recommendation Form from the website at www.LSAC.org.

LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

We only accept applications that have been prepared using the Law School Admission Council’s electronic applications service.

� is product allows you to effi ciently fi ll out applications for all ABA-approved law schools.

Applications submitted to LSAC for transmission to Chapman University School of Law will be considered postmarked on the day they are electronically submitted.

Th e application fee is $75. If you have been granted a fee waiver by the Law School Admission Council, the application fee will be automoatically waived upon applying. If you would like to apply for a need based fee waiver, please visit www.chapman.edu/admission/law/generalPolicies.asp#feewaiver.

LSAC ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS

Please provide a detailed description of your work experience, community involvement, volunteer work, scholastic honors and achievements, and/or extra-curricular activities. Please include dates and number of hours per week. Your résumé must be typewritten. (Please submit as an attachment with your electronic application.)

RESUME

Chapman University School of Law requires that your foreign transcripts be submitted through the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) if you completed any postsecondary work outside the US (including its territories) or Canada, you must use this service for the evaluation of your foreign transcripts. � e one exception to this requirement is if you completed the foreign work through a study-abroad, consortium, or exchange program sponsored by a US or Canadian institution, and the work is clearly indicated as such on the home campus transcript. � is service is included in the Credential Assembly Service registration fee. A Foreign Credential Evaluation will be completed by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Offi cers (AACRAO), which will be incorporated into your CAS report. If we determine that you need to submit a TOEFL score, you must contact the Educational Testing Service (ETS) and request that your TOEFL score be sent to LSAC. LSAC’s TOEFL code for the Credential Assembly Service is 0058. Your score will be included in the Foreign Credential Evaluation document that will be included in your CAS Report.

To use the Credential Assembly Service, log in to your online account and follow the instructions for registering for the service. Be sure to print out a Transcript Request Form for each institution and send it promptly to them. More time is usually required to receive foreign transcripts.

Questions about the Credential Assembly Service can be directed to LSAC at either (215) 968-1001 or LSACinfo@LSAC.org.

INTERNATIONALAPPLICANTS

Profi ciency in English is required for admission. Some international applicants may be required to furnish offi cial results of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). International applicants should check with the Law Admissions Offi ce for details. � e minimum score requirement for admission consideration is 600 on the paper-based test, 250 on the computer-based test, and 100 on the internet-based test. (TOEFL (800) 257-9547, website: www.TOEFL.org)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

10 11

Applicants are not required to notify the law school of a disability or a need for accommodation prior to admission. Any information concerning an applicant’s disability provided during the admissions process is voluntary and optional and is maintained as confi dential information in the law school. No limitations are placed on the number of persons with disabilities who may be admitted or enrolled. Applicants with disabilities may wish to contact LSAC to inquire about the possibility of receiving testing accommodations for the LSAT.

SPECIALNEEDS

All Transfer Applicants will apply exclusively online via the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). Chapman University School of Law does not accept hardcopy applications.

Applicants must be:

• Currently enrolled (or on an approved leave of absence);

• In good academic standing at their current law school;

• Finished with their fi rst year of a full-time or part-time J.D. program at an ABA-approved law school in the United States, by the time of enrollment.

If you have been academically dismissed from your home institution, you are not eligible to apply as a transferapplicant to our program.

To Apply:

1. LSAC Electronic Applications: We only accept applications that have been prepared using the Law School Admission Council’s electronic applications service. � is product allows you to effi ciently complete applications for all ABA-approved law schools.

2. Check the “Transfer” box on your application and indicate for which semester you are applying.

3. Upload your Personal Statement which explains the reason(s) you wish to transfer to Chapman Law.

4. You may include any other information that you would like the Law Admissions Committee to consider in reviewing your application.

5. Request that the Registrar or Dean of Students at your current law school transmit directly to us a letter of good standing indicating class rank or quartile standing.

6. Submit an offi cial transcript of your completed law school coursework to LSAC.

7. Transfer students must order a CAS report to be sent to Chapman University School of Law.

8. Two letters of recommendation are required, one of which must be from a law professor who has taught you. � ese letters must be submitted directly to CAS. Typically, professors, academic administrators and advisors, and employers are best able to address these qualities and characteristics in an applicant. We will accept a maximum of three letters of recommendation.

TRANSFERAPPLICANTS

Successful transfer applicants must plan to meet with the Associate Dean of Academic Aff airs prior to matriculation and to provide course descriptions and syllabi for the evaluation of credits and courses for transfer.

EVALUATIONOF CREDITS

Transfer students whose applications are pending admission are eligible to attend Chapman Law’s Summer Session, but those students will be regarded as visiting students until a fi nal decision on the transfer status has been rendered by the Law Admissions Committee. Please note a separate application process is required for students to attend Chapman Law’s Summer Session. Contact the Law Registrar’s Offi ce for separate information and an application for the Summer Session.

SUMMERSESSION

In order to be considered for admission, an applicant must have, or be scheduled to receive by the time of fall matriculation, a bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent from a fully-accredited institution of higher learning in the US or abroad. All letters of acceptance to Chapman University School of Law are conditional upon the applicant having earned the bachelor’s degree prior to fall matriculation.

� e transcript(s) that applicants initially submit to LSAC are not considered offi cial transcripts by the American Bar Association (ABA). All admitted students who plan on matriculating should have their offi cial transcript sent directly to Chapman University School of Law from the school which they have earned the bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent prior to fall matriculation.

If the application materials do not meet the requirements, there may be a delay in processing your fi le and a subsequent delay in placing your fi le into review.

Please do not send any information directly to the Law Admissions Offi ce. If you have any additional information that you cannot upload as an attachment with your electronic application, please fax the documents to (888) 289-5033.

OFFICIALTRANSCRIPTS

If admitted to the law school, those planning to enroll will be required to submit two separate nonrefundable seat deposits of $300 each. Although these seat deposits are nonrefundable, they will be applied to student accounts upon matriculation.

SEATDEPOSIT

12 13

All Visiting Student Applicants will apply exclusively online via the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). Chapman University School of Law does not accept hardcopy applications.

A visiting student is defi ned as one who will graduate from his or her home law school, but who wishes to enroll at Chapman Law for one or two semesters. Applications for visiting status are accepted only from students enrolled at an ABA-approved law school.

Applicants must be:

• Currently enrolled (or on an approved leave of absence);

• In good academic standing at their current law school;

• Must have completed, by the time of enrollment, the substantial equivalent of a typical fi rst-year law curriculum at an ABA-approved law school.

VISITINGAPPLICANTS

To Apply:

1. Check the “Visiting” box on your application and indicate for which semester you are applying

2. Upload your Personal Statement which explains the reason(s) you wish to visit at Chapman Law.

3. Request that the Registrar or Dean of Students at your current law school transmits directly to us a transcript, letter of good standing with class rank that refl ects the results of all completed academic work, and a copy of your CAS report.

4. Th e letter of good standing should also contain a statement from your home institution to the eff ect that Chapman Law credits will be accepted toward fulfi llment of your degree requirements. Any other terms and conditions should also be specifi ed.

5. Th ese letters may be submitted directly from the recommender to Chapman Law. Typically, professors, academic administrators and advisors, and employers are best able to address these qualities and characteristics in an applicant. We will accept a maximum of three letters of recommendation.

If the application materials do not meet the requirements, there may be a delay in processing your fi le and a subsequent delay in placing your fi le into review.

Please do not send any information directly to the Law Admissions Offi ce. If you have any additional information that you cannot upload as an attachment with your electronic application, please fax the documents to (888) 289-5033.

� e aforementioned information applies only to visiting applicants for the fall and spring semesters. � ere is a separate application process for students to attend Chapman Law’s Summer Session. Contact the Offi ce of the Registrar for separate information and an application for the Summer Session.

SUMMERSESSION

14

LIFE AFTER CHAPMAN: A Path to Success

Many graduates of Chapman University School of Law enjoy signifi cant success once they take on their new careers. It’s also interesting to note that many have chosen to remain in Southern California. � is speaks volumes about the bond you can develop with the area, the law school, and as friends and colleagues, we’re very proud of the relationships we continue to share with our alumni.

Chapman Law graduates, as well as many current students, have successfully secured employment with an impressive array of legal and corporate entities, including major national law fi rms, banks and corporations. Our Career Services and Professional Development Offi ce off ers effi cient and eff ective networking between our students and employers.

Chapman Law provides a wide variety of opportunities for alumni to network and remain in touch with former classmates, such as regional mixers, the annual Law Day picnic, Chapman Law Day at Angel Stadium, and the Alumni/Student Bar Association golf tournament. In addition, the law school off ers several continuing legal education presentations each year. � ese programs are provided at no cost or a nominal charge to our alumni. Finally, Chapman Law’s Career Services Offi ce is available to alumni throughout their legal careers.

When you commit to an education at Chapman Law, the skills you develop, the experiences you have, and the relationships you cultivate can last a lifetime. We look forward to helping you develop your talents and secure the career that brings you satisfaction, happiness, and lasting success.

SPRING 2012Deadline for Transfer and Visitor applicants:November 1, 2011

FALL 2012Rolling AdmissionsApplications are reviewed uponcompletion beginning in November.

Deadline for JD Applicants:April 15, 2012

Transfer and Visitor Applicants:July 1, 2012

Priority deadline for fi nancial aid:March 2, 2012

Priority deadline for scholarship consideration:April 2, 2012

ADMISSION DEADLINES To request a catalog or RSVP for an event:

Debra Basco, Day Receptionistbasco@chapman.edu • (714) 628-2500

To check the status of your application, related admissions documents, fees, or general admissions questions:Monica Martinez, Admissions Coordinatormmartine@chapman.edu • (714) 628-2525

Kim Silva, Admissions Secretaryksilva@chapman.edu • (714) 628-2569

To arrange individual appointments, class visits, tours or ask general admissions questions:Colby Carter, Assistant Director of Admissions and Diversity Initiativescarter@chapman.edu • (714) 628-2515

Marissa Vargas Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid mvargas@chapman.edu • (714) 628-2596

For deferments, accommodations,and scholarship questions:Tracy Simmons, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Financial Aid and Diversity Initiativestsimmons@chapman.edu • (714) 628-2500

Law Admissions Offi ceOne University DriveOrange, CA 92866(714) 628-2500 or 877-CHAPLAW(888) 289-5033 FaxOffi ce Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.www.chapman.edu/admission/law/application.asp

CONTACT US

To request a catalog or RSVP for an event:Debra Basco, basco@chapman.edu

To check the status of your application, related admissions documents, fees, or general admissions questions:Monica Martinez, mmartine@chapman.edu

Kim Silva, ksilva@chapman.edu

To arrange individual appointments, class visits, tours or ask general admissions questions:Colby Carter, and Diversity Initiativescarter@chapman.edu

Marissa Vargas and Financial Aid mvargas@chapman.edu

For deferments, accommodations,and scholarship questions:Tracy Simmons, Financial Aid and Diversity Initiativestsimmons@chapman.edu

Law Admissions Offi ceOne University DriveOrange, CA 92866(714) 628-2500 or 877-CHAPLAW(888) 289-5033 FaxOffi ce Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.www.chapman.edu/admission/law/application.asp

CONTACT US

16 17

Law Admissions Offi ceOne University Drive

Orange, California 92866www.chapman.edu/law