Admissions Process Timeline
2011-2012 Admissions Cycle Timeline
Please note that our evaluation process involves a holistic review of each individual application. In some cases, we can only provide an estimated time frame and this timeline should be used only as a general guide.
September 1
Applicants may begin submitting their applications online through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) electronic application process. All applicants must apply electronically through LSAC*; we will not accept any paper application materials.
*The LSAC electronic application is fully accessible to the visually impaired. Disabled applicants in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Admissions Office at 773-702-9484 or email admissions@law.uchicago.edu with their request.
December 1
Application deadline for the Early Decision program.
Late December
Decisions released for Early Decision applicants. Please see the section on Decision Notification Procedures to learn more about how we notify applicants of their decisions.
January - March
Decisions released on a rolling basis for Regular Decision applicants. Please remember that we read applications in the order that they are completed in our office. We will send out scholarship information and financial aid packages approximately 3-4 weeks after admission.
January
Information on admitted student events, financial aid, housing, and other matters will be available on the Admitted Student Website (we will provide the log in and password to admitted students at the time of admission).
Free Application for Federal Student Aid ("FAFSA") becomes available.
February 1
Application deadline for Regular Decision applicants.
Please check the Financial Aid section of our website for important dates related to applying for student loans and scholarships.
March 29-31
Admitted Students Weekend
Mid-April to Early May
Deadline for submitting a seat deposit (the specific date will vary from year to year and is to be determined for 2011-2012).
Mid-May
FAFSA and University of Chicago Graduate Student Loan Application due to the University of Chicago Student Loan Administration for priority financial aid processing (check the website for specific dates).
June
The Admissions Office and Dean of Students Office will notify incoming students of all relevant deadlines early in the summer.
First summer email letter sent to incoming students (will include information on obtaining a University email account and CNetID, laptop computer recommendations, student health insurance and immunizations, first-year orientation, and other essential information).
July
Deadline for submitting photos for the Law School Facebook ("The Glass Menagerie").
Mid-August
Bursar sends out Autumn Quarter tuition bills.
Mid-September
Deadline for payment of Autumn Quarter tuition bills.
Late September
Incoming J.D. Orientation and Law School classes begin.
