WELCOME to the Admissions Office
Thomas Jefferson School of Law is committed to providing an admissions process that considers each applicant as an individual and that grants to each applicant full, careful and personalized consideration. The law school also seeks to admit students who, through their personal, intellectual or professional background and experience, will contribute to the diversity of the law school community. International students will find more information here.
Our Staff
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The Senior Admissions Staff |
The Admissions Office at Thomas Jefferson School of Law is directed by Beth Kransberger, Associate Dean for Student Affairs.
She is assisted by: Tim Spearman, Director of Admissions; Michelle Allison, Associate Director of Admissions; Mary Retoriano, Assistant Director of Admissions for Operations; and Amy Koumaras, Admissions Data Manager.
Prospective law students across the country are getting to know the friendly faces and energetic personalities of our Admissions representatives as they travel to fall recruiting fairs and college campus recruiting events.
Associate Dean Beth Kransberger
A 1993 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Law School, Dean Kransberger earned her B.A. degree in philosophy from Lawrence University in Appleton and was subsequently appointed the Edward F. Mielke Intern in Biomedical ethics. Upon graduation, she moved to San Francisco to work for the New College of California, a small progressive liberal arts institution with a focus on public service and social justice. She became the third Vice President in the college’s history when she was appointed Vice President for Administration in 1995. She later served as Vice President for Institutional Planning and Development. Prior to joining the staff at Thomas Jefferson, she was Assistant Dean for Admission's & Financial Aid at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
“I was immediately intrigued by the thought of going to work for Thomas Jefferson at such an interesting point in the school’s development,” said Dean Kransberger. “It’s really a time of tremendous possibility and opportunity to build on the extraordinary foundation."
Meet with a Representative from TJSL
You are encouraged to contact the Admissions Office at any time with your questions or concerns. We also welcome visits to our campus by prospective students and would be pleased to provide you with a personal tour.
Representatives from Thomas Jefferson travel throughout the country meeting with interested law school applicants and provide information on Thomas Jefferson. Please give us a call to find out if we'll be visiting your area.
The Admissions Office may be reached at 619.297.9700 or at 800.936.7529. It also may be reached by e-mail at info@tjsl.edu.
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Admissions Office Information
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone: 619.297.9700, ext. 1600 or 800.936.7529
Fax: 619.294.4713
Beth Kransberger, Associate Dean for Student Affairs
Tim Spearman, Director of Admissions
Michelle Allison, Associate Director of Admissions,
Mary Retoriano, Assistant Director of Admissions for Operations
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Amy Koumaras, Admissions Data Manager
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