Law School Application Process

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Applying to the Blewett School of Law

No need to stress out about applying to law school — trust us. Walk through the application process and get the scoop on what you can expect.

Start at the beginning: the Law School Admissions Council

The Law School Admissions Council — or LSAC — is your gateway to the law school admissions process. Start off by creating an account online.

Step one: Check out the requirements

To be considered for admission, you’ll need to earn your bachelor’s degree before you start law school. You’ll also want to have scores from either the LSAT or GRE before applying. Finally, make sure to register for LSAC’s Credential Assembly Service to submit a complete application.

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Step two: Start your application

Once you're ready with your LSAT or GRE scores, make sure to register for LSAC’s Credential Assembly in order to submit a complete application.

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Law School Dates and Deadlines

September

2025

Application opens

The application to apply for fall semester 2026 will open on Sept. 1, 2025.

After Applying

4-6

weeks

Admission Decisions

Admission decisions are typically rendered 4-6 weeks after you submit your application.

July

2026

Application Closes

If you plan to attend in fall 2026, apply no later than July 15, 2026.

August

2026

Orientation

Law School orientation will begin Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.

August

2026

Classes Begin

Fall semester for law students will begin on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

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