If you earned academic credentials (e.g., degrees or transcripts) outside the United States, you may need a credential evaluation to translate your qualifications into U.S. equivalents for law school admissions, FAFSA eligibility, or professional licensure (e.g., bar admission). These evaluations ensure your foreign education is properly recognized by Cardozo’s admissions or financial aid office and other institutions. Choosing a reputable evaluation service is key to getting accurate, accepted reports. Below is a list of trusted transcript evaluation companies in the USA, along with tips to select the right one for your needs.

Here are five highly regarded credential evaluation services, all members of NACES or AICE, which are recognized by most U.S. law schools, including Cardozo, and trusted for their reliability, accuracy, and customer service:

- World Education Services (WES)
- Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE)
- The Evaluation Company (TEC)
- Academic and Professional International Evaluations, Inc. (APIE)
- Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. International Education Consultants