October 1, 2026

First day that applications for Fall 2027 are accepted.

March 19, 2027: Priority Applications deadline Non-Lawyer applicants

March 19, 2027:
Fall 2027 Priority Deadline for Non-Lawyer applicants

All applicants must submit their MSL applications and all required documentation by March 19, 2027. The Admissions Committee endeavors to issue decisions within 6-10 weeks of the date a file is completed. Late applications may be submitted after deadline dates until July 1, 2027, but will be considered on a space-available basis only, and an additional fee will apply as described below. The Graduate Admissions Committee will issue decisions on late applications on a rolling basis. Please note that the Committee cannot begin reviewing an application until all required supporting materials have been
received.

July 1, 2027

Fall 2027 Final Application deadline: Non-Lawyer applicants.

Applying Late?

You may submit an application after the date listed above, but a late application will only be considered on a space-available basis.

The late application fee increases to $100.