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Important Dates and Deadlines

These dates are for applicants for 1L admission to the Fall 2026 entering class (JD Class of 2029). If you are interested in Transfer or Visiting admissions, please refer to their respective pages. 

Explore our Experience UC Irvine Law page to discover opportunities to visit our campus, take a guided tour, join one of our Fall virtual information sessions, and more. To view a list of events and opportunities to meet our team in your area, please visit our JD Recruitment page.

Prospective Students

September 1, 2025	JD First-Year Application opens through the LSAC portal
September 2025 LSAT	LSAT Exam Days
October 2025 LSAT	LSAT Exam Days (Last accepted score for Early Decision Round 1)
November 2025 LSAT	LSAT Exam Days
November 15, 2025	Complete application for Binding Early Decision Round 1 Deadline
January 2026 LSAT	LSAT Exam Days (Last accepted score for Early Decision Round 2)
February 2026 LSAT	LSAT Exam Days
February 1, 2026	Complete application for Binding Early Decision Round 2 Deadline
March 2, 2026	Admitted students who wish to be considered for a need-based grant must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Application by the application deadline.
March 31, 2026	JD First-Year Priority Application Deadline
April 2026 LSAT	LSAT Exam Days (Last accepted score for Regular Decision)
May 1, 2025	JD First-Year Final Application Deadline

Admitted Students - Class of 2029

For a more thorough list of dates and deadlines for admitted students, please visit the Admitted Student website, which will be available in January. 

January 15, 2026	Early Decision Round 1 non-refundable first SIR Deposit of $500 due Supplemental non-refundable SIR Deposit of $250 for applicants deferred from Fall 2025 due
March 1, 2026	Online Housing Application available
March 15, 2026	Early Decision Round 2 non-refundable first SIR Deposit of $500 due
April 20, 2026	Regular Decision non-refundable first SIR Deposit of $500 begins to be due (this will become rolling for later admits; refer to the dates provided with your admission) Early Decision Round 1 and 2 non-refundable second seat deposit of $250 due
May 2, 2026	4:00 p.m. (PT) - Deadline to apply for Guaranteed Housing. It is crucial to submit your SIR Deposit at least 48 hours before the Housing Application deadline to allow time for Housing to receive your SIR record.
June 1, 2026	Regular Decision non-refundable second SIR Deposit of $250 is due (a total SIR Deposit of $750 will be due on a rolling basis for later admits; refer to the dates provided with your admission)
July 18, 2026	Priority filing date for Online Statement of Legal Residence
August 10-14, 2026	Mandatory New Student Orientation
August 14, 2026	4:00 p.m. (PT) - Deadline to pay full tuition and fees without late fees
August 17, 2026	First day of classes

Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year 2026-2027 may be delivered remotely. Tuition and fees have been set regardless of the method of instruction and will not be refunded in the event instruction occurs remotely for any part of the Academic Year. Figures for tuition and fees represent currently approved or proposed amounts and may not be final. Actual tuition and fees are subject to change by the University of California as determined to be necessary or appropriate. Final approved tuition and fee levels may differ from the amounts presented.