Regent University

VA · Private · South Atlantic

Acceptance rate: 44% (537 applicants)
Median LSAT: 158 (middle 50%: 153–161)
Median GPA: 3.68 (middle 50%: 3.37–3.89)
Tuition: $42,000 (per year)
Bar passage: 91.3% (+9.6 pts vs. state average)

Deadlines

Application deadline: July 31, 2027

Essays

Personal statement (500 to 1,000 words)

Provide a 500-1,000 word essay outlining your motivation for studying law at Regent and any relevant skills or experiences.

J.D. Flex (part-time) addendum (No limit stated)

To apply for the J.D. Flex program, applicants need to check the box on the application indicating part-time study and submit an addendum explaining their reason for wanting to participate in the part-time program.

Editor's notes

Mission fit is a listed admission criterion here, next to GPA and the LSAT. Your personal statement, your answers to the application questions and an optional spiritual recommendation are where it shows. Be specific and honest about how your faith and your legal goals connect.
Aim for an early priority date. Regent reviews in rounds from Nov. 1, 2026, says you'll usually hear within three weeks of a complete file, and ties early applications to scholarship access. The final July 31 deadline is a backstop, not a plan.
Think hard before signing the Early Commitment Program. It can raise your scholarship, but it's binding: you withdraw every other application by March 1. Compare offers first if you're still weighing schools.
Check the Honors Program line: 160 LSAT and 3.7 GPA gets you in automatically. If you're a point or two short on the LSAT, a retake could change both your honors status and your scholarship.