University of Missouri School of Law: Honors Admission Program

Judge Ross T. Roberts Scholar Program (Honors Admission)

The University of Missouri School of Law, in cooperation with undergraduate programs at the University of Missouri, Drury University, Truman State University, Westminster College and Lincoln University, has established an Honors Admission Program. This program was established by Judge Ross T. Roberts, and outstanding graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law and jurist who served with distinction on the United States Federal Court for the Western District of Missouri.

As a Roberts Scholar, a student who meets the following criteria will be guaranteed admission to the MU School of Law in the fall semester immediately following graduating from college:

Please Note: Because of changes to the Roberts Scholar Program, there are two separate eligibility/criteria differentiated by the year the student began their freshman year of undergraduate college.

Criteria for students who have graduated from high school and have started their first year of undergraduate college in fall 2007 or after:

Graduates high school with an ACT composite score of 32 or higher or an SAT composite score of 1410 or higher; AND
Graduates from one of the above named schools with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher (as calculated by LSDAS); AND
Scores at the 75th percentile or higher on the LSAT (the actual score may vary from test to test, the 75th percentile is approximately a 157); AND
Applies and is accepted to the Roberts Scholar Program BEFORE taking the LSAT; AND
Enters law school in the fall semester immediately upon graduation from college; AND
Has a complete law school application by the Roberts Scholar application deadline.
(The actual deadline date will vary depending on the year applying to law school, but is typically in January. Please see the law school application for the exact deadline. A complete application file requires receipt of ALL items on the application checklist by the MU School of Law Admissions Office. This includes all supporting documents and your LSDAS report)

Every student admitted as a Roberts Scholar will receive a merit scholarship. The amount of that scholarship will vary depending upon the strength of the student's overall application.

The GPA and LSAT score will establish academic admissibility only. The Committee will still reserve the right to refuse admission based on criminal matters, academic dishonesty, or other matters that would justify denial of an applicant.

If the you did not attend MU as an undergraduate, you must provide us with an official copy of your ACT/SAT score for verification. This can be obtained from the high school you attended or from your undergraduate institution.

Roberts Scholars will be required to complete all admission requirements such as timely application, processing through LSDAS, submitting the necessary deposit, etc.. See Application Instructions for further details.

Students who do not meet the required levels of performance for the Roberts Scholar Program may still apply for regular admission to the MU School of Law.

For additional information and/or an application on this program, please contact: MU School of Law, Admissions Office, 103 Hulston Hall, Columbia, MO 65211 Phone: (573) 882-6042 or 1-888-MULAW4U E-Mail: umclawadmissions@missouri.edu

CLICK HERE for the Roberts Scholar Application (pdf)
CLICK HERE for the Roberts Scholar criteria flier (for students who have graduated from high school and have started their first year of undergraduate college in fall 2007 or after)

Criteria for students who have graduated high school and have started their first year of undergraduate college in fall 2006 or earlier:

Graduates high school with an ACT composite score of 30 or higher or an SAT composite score of 1320 or higher; AND
Graduates from one of the above named schools with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher (as calculated by LSDAS); AND
Applies to the Roberts Scholar Program BEFORE obtaining 90 hours of undergraduate coursework and BEFORE taking the LSAT; AND
Enters law school in the fall semester immediately upon graduation from college; AND
Has a complete law school application by the Roberts Scholar application deadline.
(The actual deadline date will vary depending on the year applying to law school, but is typically in January. Please see the law school application for the exact deadline. A complete application file requires receipt of ALL items on the application checklist by the MU School of Law Admissions Office. This includes all supporting documents and your LSDAS report)

If you did not attend MU as an undergraduate, you must provide us with an official copy of your ACT/SAT score for verification. This can be obtained from the high school you attended or from your undergraduate institution.

Roberts Scholars will be required to complete all admission requirements such as timely application, processing through LSDAS, submitting the necessary deposit, and taking the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). See Application Instructions for further details. LSAT scores, however, will not affect a students admission if all other requirements have been met.

Students who do not meet the required levels of performance for the Roberts Scholar Program may still apply for regular admission to the MU School of Law.

CLICK HERE for the Roberts Scholar Application (pdf)
CLICK HERE for the criteria flier (for students who have graduated high school and have started their first year of undergraduate college in fall 2006 or earlier)


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