The online application forms will become available in early September annually.
Applicants must file the online application and arrange for required materials to arrive to the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) by the deadline. If possible, we recommend that materials arrive two weeks early.
All full-time programs start in the fall semester (August). Foreign citizens must study on a full-time basis to be eligible for a student visa.
Application for US JDs
Scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2025
Final Deadline: April 1, 2025
Candidates interested in part-time study may apply for the spring (January) or fall (August) semester. LLM applicants with a foreign law degree should apply for fall to complete the introductory US law class requirement.
LLM and Certificate Application*
Deadline: June 2, 2025
MSL Application*
Deadline: June 2, 2025
*Available starting in January.
We begin processing submitted applications in early October. Our holistic, comparative review process does not give preference based on date of application or when an applicant’s materials are first reviewed.
We are unable to make any guarantees regarding applications submitted after the deadline, or in cases where required materials arrive late to LSAC.
Questions? Review our FAQs.