The online application forms 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.
Before you apply, read the Admission 2025 Application Instructions (PDF: 350 KB).
Full-time Programs
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.
Master of Laws (LLM)
Application for Foreign Lawyers
Deadline: December 18, 2024
Application for US JDs
Scholarship Deadline: January 15, 2025
Final Deadline: April 1, 2025
Doctor of Juridical Science (JSD)
JSD Application
Deadline: February 3, 2025
Part-time Programs
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.
Spring Entry
LLM and Certificate Application
Deadline: November 1, 2024
MSL Application
Deadline: November 1, 2024
Fall Entry
LLM and Certificate Application
Deadline: June 2, 2025
MSL Application
Deadline: June 2, 2025
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.