September–November
September–November: Fall recruitment season
September 1: Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program
October 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms may be submitted to the government, if applying for financial aid
October 3*: Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline (Note: The October 3 administration is for the LSAT Flex)
November 1: Last GRE administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline
November 15: Early Decision Plan application deadline
January–February
January 16: Last LSAT administration date that meets Columbia Law School’s regular admission deadline
February 1: Last GRE administration date that meets Columbia Law School's regular admission deadline
February 15: Financial aid application deadline
February 15: Regular Decision Plan deadline
May–July
May 1: Enrollment deposit deadline
May 5: Guaranteed housing application deadline
June 1: Deferral request deadline
June 15: Leadership Experience Admission Deferral (LEAD) Program application deadline
July 15: Transfer/Visiting student application deadline for fall term
Office of J.D. Admissions
We invite you to connect with the Office of Admissions via email, phone, and our online information sessions. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about the admissions process and life at Columbia Law School.