Online Application 2023

2. CONTACT INFORMATION
E-mail Address*
U.S. Home Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Foreign Home Address: If you live outside the U.S., please type in your address exactly as it should appear on an envelope, including proper line breaks.
Mailing Address, if different, for parcel delivery:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
U.S. Home Phone

Area CodePhone Number
U.S. Cell Phone

Area CodePhone Number
U.S. Work Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Foreign Phone (Please include Country Code
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3. LANGUAGE
Is English your native language?*

YesNo
If No, please answer the following four questions:
1. What is your native language?
2. Are you a citizen or permanent resident of a country where English is the official language?

YesNo
If yes, what country?
3. Have you successfully completed at least two years of study at an educational institution where the language of instruction was in English?

YesNo
If yes, what is the name of the educational institution?
4. Have you taken the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination within the last two years?

YesNo
If yes, when?
What was your score?
All academic programs at NWCU are conducted in English. If English is not your native language, and if you answered “No” to questions 2, 3, and 4 above, we will require you to take the TOEFL or IELTS prior to admission. You may continue with the application process while we wait for your test results. Please make arrangements to take the test and have the test company send an official score report to the school office at our address shown on page one of this application.
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4. EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Select one*

Self-employedEmployedStudentUnemployedRetiredOther
If you are self employed, please provide the name of your business and the type of work you do. If you are currently unemployed or retired, please provide information for your last employment.
Employer*
Position or type of work*
City*
State*
Country*
# Years Employed Here*
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5. CRIMINAL HISTORY
Have you ever been convicted of a crime?*

YesNo
Are you now facing any charge for any offense against the law?*

YesNo
Are you currently the subject of any outstanding arrest warrant in any jurisdiction?*

YesNo
If you answered “yes” to any of the above three questions, give a brief description, including dates, circumstances and location. We will likely send follow-up questions to request further information.
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7. PRE-LEGAL EDUCATION ELIGIBILITY
Students must meet one of the following educational eligibility requirements. Please mark the option that you meet:*

1. I have a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally accredited or state-approved college or university;2. I do not have a bachelor’s degree, but I do have an associate of arts or associate of science degree from a U.S. regionally-accredited or state-approved college or university;3. I do not have a bachelor’s degree, nor an associate (A.A. or A.S.) degree, but I have earned at least 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits applicable toward a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. regionally-accredited or state-approved college or university;4. I have obtained an evaluation of my foreign degree by an evaluation service approved by the State Bar of California, which shows the degree is equivalent to options 1-3 above; or5. I have obtained a passing score on the College Composition CLEP exam, plus passing scores on: (a) two additional CLEP exams each of which is recommended for at least 6 credits; or (b) four additional CLEP exams each of which is recommended for at least 3 units; or (c) three additional CLEP exams, one of which is of which is recommended for at least 6 units and two of which are recommended for at least 3 units.6. I do not meet any of the above requirements.
Students who meet options 1-4 above qualify as "regular students" and will be exempt from the requirement to take the First-Year Law Students Exam upon successful completion of the first year of studies at NWCU.

Students who meet option 5 above qualify as "special students" and must take the First-Year Law Students Exam upon successful completion of the first year of studies at NWCU.

The following transcripts or official records are required before an admissions decision can be made.

• Students meeting options 1 or 2 above: an official* transcript is required from each college or university at which you have earned any degree.

• Students meeting option 3 above: an official* transcript is required from each college or university you have ever attended.

• Students meeting option 4 above: an official* evaluation from an evaluation service provider approved by the State Bar of California is required.

• Students meeting option 5 above: an official* CLEP score report is required.

* "Official" means that the transcript is either: (1) an official, hard-copy transcript, foreign degree evaluation, or CLEP score report which arrives at the NWCU office unopened in its original envelope from the issuing institution, or (2) an official electronic transcript sent to transcripts@nwculaw.edu only by Parchment or National Student Clearinghouse. Emails sent to our transcripts email address by others are not opened.

9. INTEREST IN NWCU
HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT US?

A friend or relativeNWCU website (www.nwculaw.edu)GooglePhonebook yellow pagesNews or magazine article or advertisementOther
Has your friend or relative ever been enrolled at NWCU?

YesNo
If yes, what is his or her name?
Which news/magazine/article/advertisement?
10. PROGRAM INFORMATION
Northwestern California University School of Law offers a four-year Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program. Students are awarded the Juris Doctor degree upon successful completion of four academic years of study with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. Please indicate your understanding of this by checking the box below:*

Yes, I understand the program information and I am applying for acceptance to NWCU’s J.D. program.
11. TUITION, FEES, AND PAYMENT PLAN

Do not send payment of tuition and fees until you have received notification of acceptance to our program.

Annual tuition $3,900

Annual Lexis-Nexis subscription $75

One-time materials fee* $495

Administrative fee, if using payment plan $100

* Covers access to our online eJuris® program, all online materials, and recordings of legal terms

Payment Plan: NWCU does not offer a scholarship program, but does provide an affordable payment plan. Students pay an initial payment upon enrollment of $995.00, which includes the LexisNexis subscription, one-time materials fee, administrative fee, and first of twelve tuition payments. Students also submit eleven personal checks in the amount of $325.00 each, postdated for each following month.

Additional Costs: Students must purchase required texts and materials as shown on the required book list on our website. Students must arrange for a proctor for final exams proctors and must pay proctoring fees, if applicable. Upon graduation, students may order J.D. degree suitable for framing, at a current cost of $100, International Students must contact Lori at lori@nwculaw.edu for shipping fees.

State Bar of California fees: Students must pay fees to the State Bar of California, such as for registration as a law student, bar exam fees, applications for attorney licensing, etc. Please check the State Bar website for information about fees and becoming a licensed attorney in California.
12. IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE

The method of instruction at this law school for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree program is principally by technological means including interactive classes.
13. NWCU POLICY

I understand that there are no residency requirements for the law study program and that, upon successful completion of all non-residence study requirements and payment in full of all monies owed, students are awarded a degree.

I also understand that the California Education Code prohibits the transmission of information contained in my application (and documents submitted to supplement the application) to others without my consent. I hereby specifically agree that Northwestern California University School of Law may submit such information to the schools or agencies of its choice for verification.

IT IS ILLEGAL AND/OR AGAINST SCHOOL POLICY TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST APPLICANTS AND STUDENTS ON POLITICAL GROUNDS OR FOR REASONS OF RACE, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, HANDICAP, ETHNIC OR NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, MARITAL STATUS, MEDICAL CONDITIONS, STATUS AS A VETERAN OR DISABLED VETERAN, OR WITHIN THE LIMITS IMPOSED BY LAW BECAUSE OF AGE OR CITIZENRY.

14. IMPORTANT NOTICE

Northwestern California University reserves the right to revoke an offer for admission up through the time when participation in the program has commenced. Later dismissal from the program may occur if an admitted applicant fails to meet a condition or conditions of enrollment.
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15. APPLICANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By submitting this APPLICATION, I agree that all of the information that I included in it is true to the best of my knowledge.

Further, I agree that the liability of Northwestern California University, a California Corporation, and its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents and partners with respect to any losses arising from negligence (except where such liability cannot be excluded as a matter of law), breach of contract, or otherwise will be limited in all circumstances to the full amount paid to Northwestern California University by me. Such entity and persons will in no circumstances have any liability for indirect or consequential losses or damages. It is further agreed that any dispute, claim, or other matter arising will be governed by the laws of the State of California; that jurisdiction and venue for any and all state actions related to the APPLICATION must be in the Superior Court for the State of California in the County of Sacramento, and; that jurisdiction and venue for any and all federal court cases related to it must be in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California. By submitting my APPLICATION, I hereby consent to and accept the jurisdictions of such courts for the purpose of any such action or proceeding and agree to waive any objection to venue being laid therein.

I understand that my submission of this application for enrollment does not constitute actual enrollment in the Northwestern California University Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree Program and, if approved, does not obligate me to enroll.
I have read and do agree to the above-stated affirmation, terms and conditions.*

Agree
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