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What time of year should I apply to law school?

Applications should be submitted in the fall of the year prior to when you plan to attend law school. Many schools invite students to submit "early decision" applications, which require you to attend the school if accepted, and "early action" applications, which are not binding. Those deadlines run from mid-October through November, but all applicants should aim to complete their files before December. Law schools use a rolling admission system; as a result, the process often becomes more competitive if you apply later in the application season. Many law schools will continue to accept applications as late as January or February, but you should not wait for those deadlines. Click here for a helpful timeline of the application process.


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