The online application forms will become available in early September.
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 2024 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 20, 2023
Application for US JDs
Scholarship Deadline: February 1, 2024
Final Deadline: April 1, 2024
Doctor of Juridical Science (JSD)
JSD Application
Deadline: February 1, 2024
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, 2023
MSL Application
Deadline: November 1, 2023
Fall Entry
LLM and Certificate Application*
Deadline: June 3, 2024
MSL Application*
Deadline: June 3, 2024
*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.