Our applications open on October 1. 

Our Scholar I and Scholar II application deadline is March 1, by 11:59 p.m. CST.

Our Working Professionals application deadline is Friday, January 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time..

Our UH Cougar Law application deadline is Friday, March 26, 2027, by 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

If you have a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA, you can apply for our Scholar I and Scholar II track.

For UH Cougar Law in May 2027, the track requires completion of at least 90 credits by May 2027 from the University of Houston main campus, a 3.6 cumulative undergraduate GPA, and an ACT or SAT score at or above the 85th percentile.

The Working Professionals track requires completion of your bachelor's degree before applying to our program

You MUST complete all application components for all tracks before your application is reviewed and a decision is rendered. 

See our "Application" Tab for more details

To determine your specific track, consider what your classification status and credit completion amount will be in May 2027.

If by May 2027, you have 30-75 college credits, you'll apply to our Scholar I track.

If by May 2027, you have more than 75 college credits but have not yet graduated, you'll apply to our Scholar II track.

If by May 2027, you'll have 90 credits or graduated from the University of Houston main campus, you could apply for our UH Cougar Law track, considering other specifications.

By May 2027, Working Professionals should hold their bachelor's degree.

Please email uhprelaw@central.uh.edu with any questions. 

Yes; however, we'll review late applications on a seat-availability basis. Applying after the deadline means your application may or may not be reviewed and is dependent on remaining availability in each track. 

Yes; however, students attending community college must show proof of college continuance by providing a copy of the acceptance letter from the 4-year institution they will be attending in the fall of 2027 before applying to the UHLC Pre-Law Pipeline Programs.

You can email uhprelaw@central.uh.edu.

Attend one of our virtual information sessions.

Contact us at uhprelaw@central.uh.edu or call 713-743-1398. 

Once you complete the online application, you'll receive an email with a personalized folder. The personalized folder allows you to submit additional application materials such as your personal statement, writing sample, etc. Refer to your specific program track for application materials.

If you have issues you can email uhprelaw@central.uh.edu.