Application Timeline

Below is a summary of important dates for applicants to the University of Chicago Law School.  While the Admissions Office does its best to follow this timeline, please remember that we have a holistic review process and are always trying to make the best decisions possible.

September 1  

Applications may be submitted online through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) electronic application process (all application materials must be submitted electronically; we do not accept any paper materials)

December 1 

Application deadline for the Early Decision program

Late December 

Decisions released for Early Decision applicants

December - March 

Decisions released on a rolling basis for Regular Decision applicants

January 

Information on admitted student events, financial aid, housing, and other matters will be available on the admitted student website (you will be given the password at the time of admission)

February 1 

Application deadline for Regular Decision applicants

Need Access Form due (required for consideration for need-based scholarships)

February - March 

Financial aid information (scholarship decisions and general information) sent to applicants who have submitted Need Access applications. Some named fellowships may not be announced until after admitted applicants have committed to enrolling.

March 1 

FAFSA deadline for preliminary financial aid information (loans) from the Student Loan Administration

Mid-April 

Admitted Students Weekend (remember to check back for specific dates)

May 1  

Commitment deadline

May 15 

FAFSA and Graduate Student Loan Application due to Student Loan Administration for priority financial aid processing

Late June  

First summer e-letter sent to incoming students (will include information on obtaining your University e-mail 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 bills

Mid-September 

Deadline for payment of Autumn Quarter bills

Late September 

Orientation (events generally include tours of the Law School and the University; panel presentations on academic activities, life beyond the Law School, and placement; a Lake Michigan boat ride; dinner at a popular Chicago restaurant; and an evening at the Second City comedy club)

Law School classes begin