Online Master of Legal Studies in Criminal Law

Possible outcomes from FastApp submission may include:

• Conditional Admission
• A request for supplementary documents
• A request to complete the full MLS application with accompanying documents
• Denial

For the FastApp application to be considered complete, it must include:

• The complete MLS FastApp application form and the following uploaded documents:
• An Unofficial Transcript from all undergraduate institutions attended
• Resume that does not exceed three typed pages.

If a decision cannot be made from a FastApp, our Admissions team may request additional information from an applicant, including any or all of the following:

• Writing sample
• Explanations to affirmative answers to any conduct questions
• Two letters of recommendation
• Transcripts from all institutions attended, including the transcript showing a bachelor's degree was conferred

***Students are strongly encouraged to first submit the MLS Fast App. This allows students to submit a much shorter application and the unit will ask for more information or materials as needed. The information below contains guidelines for items students might be asked to submit after completing the Fast App. More information about the Fast App can be found here: https://law.asu.edu/admissions/apply/mls

• Does the application require letters of recommendation?: Maybe – upon request from the Admissions Committee
• Is a personal statement required? If so, what are the parameters?: Maybe, a statement of interest may be requested by the Admissions Committee
• Writing Sample – A writing sample may be requested by the Admissions Committee
• A document, a personal, academic, or professional writing or report, produced by you (academic or professional paper is preferred)
• no less than 2 pages, no more than 10 pages; double-spaced; 12 point font
• The writing sample is different from the personal statement.
• The name of the uploaded file must contain the word Writing Sample
• When possible, it is preferred the student submits a sample that cites to other sources

*Foreign educated applicants must submit a Full Application. Please see special instructions for foreign educated applicants:

https://law.asu.edu/admissions/apply/llm/foreign