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Class of 2024 Important Dates and Deadlines
Prospective Students
| Deadline Date | Deadline Description |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2020 |
• Applications Available for Fall 2021 JD Admission • First Day to Submit Application for Fall 2021 JD Admission |
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October 3, 2020 |
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| November 7, 2020 | LSAT Exam Day |
| November 15, 2020 | Binding Early Decision Applications due & complete |
| January 16, 2021 | LSAT Exam Day |
| February 20, 2021 | LSAT Exam Day |
| March 17, 2021 |
Deadline to submit application for Fall 2021 JD Admission IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to the ongoing pandemic situation, and other unforeseen issues with the application portal, UCI Law will accept applications for Fall 2021 admission until 11:59:59 PM (Pacific) on Friday, April 30, 2021. |
| April 10, 2021 | LSAT Exam Day (Last Score Accepted for Fall 2021 Applicants) |
Admitted Students
For a more thorough list of dates and deadlines for Admitted Students, please visit the Admitted Students page.
| Deadline Date | Deadline Description |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2021 |
• Binding Early Decision SIR and non-refundable first seat deposit due • Fall 2020 Deferral SIR and non-refundable first seat deposit due |
| February 2, 2021 | Priority Filing Date for FAFSA Application |
| March 1, 2021 | Online Housing Application Available |
| April 15, 2021 |
• Regular Decision SIR and non-refundable first seat deposit begins to be due (this will become rolling for later admits; refer to the dates provided with your admission) • Binding Early Decision non-refundable second seat deposit due • Fall 2020 Deferral non-refundable second seat deposit due |
| May 1, 2021 | Deadline to Apply for Guaranteed Housing. It is crucial to submit your SIR at least 48 hours before the housing application deadline to allow time for Housing to recieve your SIR record. |
| June 1, 2021 | Priority Filing Date for Online Statement of Legal Residence |
| TBD |
Mandatory New Student Orientation |
| TBD |
• First Day of Instruction • Deadline to Pay Fall Tuition and Fees (without Late Fees) |