PLEASE NOTE: UCI Law has instituted policy of telecommuting for the entire law school community. The best way to reach a member of the Admissions Team is to e-mail admissions@law.uci.edu. If you have any financial aid or scholarship questions, e-mail finaid@law.uci.edu. Please allow 48-72 hours for response.
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. |
| July 6, 2021 | Priority Filing Date for Online Statement of Legal Residence |
| August 16, 2021 | Deadline to Pay Fall Tuition and Fees (without Late Fees) |
| August 17, 2021 | Mandatory New Student Orientation |
| August 23, 2021 |
First Day of Instruction |
Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year 2021-2022 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.