Important Dates and Deadlines
These dates are for applicants for 1L admission to the Fall 2025 entering class (JD class of 2028). If you are interested in Transfer or Visiting admissions, please refer to their respective pages.
Prospective Students
| Deadline Date | Deadline Description |
|---|---|
| September 1, 2024 | Applications Available for Fall 2025 JD Admission |
| September 2024 LSAT | LSAT Exam Days |
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October 2024 LSAT |
LSAT Exam Days (Last accepted score for Early Decision) |
| November 2024 LSAT | LSAT Exam Days |
| November 15, 2024 | Binding Early Decision Applications due & complete |
| January 2025 LSAT | LSAT Exam Days |
| February 2025 LSAT | LSAT Exam Days |
| March 2, 2025 | 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, 2025 | Priority deadline to submit application for Fall 2025 JD Admission |
| April 2025 LSAT | LSAT Exam Days (Last accepted score for Regular Decision) |
| May 1, 2025 | Final deadline to submit application for Fall 2025 JD Admission |
Admitted Students - Class of 2028
For a more thorough list of dates and deadlines for Admitted Students, please visit the Admitted Student website, which will be available in January.
| Deadline Date | Deadline Description |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 |
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| March 1, 2025 | Online Housing Application Available |
| April 15, 2025 |
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| May 2, 2025 | 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. The deposit must be submitted no later than 4:00 p.m. (PT); May 2, 2025. |
| June 1, 2025 | Regular Decision non-refundable second SIR Deposit of $250 is due (a total SIR deposit of $750 will due on a rolling basis for later admits; refer to the dates with your admission) |
| July 18, 2025 | Priority Filing Date for Online Statement of Legal Residence |
| July 18, 2025 | July seat reconfirmation form due |
| August 11-15, 2025 | Mandatory New Student Orientation |
| August 15, 2025 | 4:00PM PT - Deadline to Pay Fall Tuition and Fees without Late Fees |
| August 18, 2025 | First Day of Classes |
Some or all instruction for all or part of the Academic Year 2025-2026 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.
Last Updated 08/28/2024