J.D. Admissions | Columbia Law School
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Dates and Deadlines
2012-2013 Admissions Calendar
September–NovemberSeptember–November: Fall recruitment season Saturday, Sept. 1: Applicants may begin to submit applications to the J.D. program Wednesday, Oct. 10: Last LSAT administration date that meets the Early Decision Plan deadline Thursday, Nov. 15: Early Decision Plan application deadline |
December–FebruaryMonday, Dec. 3: Last LSAT administration date that meets Columbia Law School’s regular admission deadline Tuesday, Jan. 1: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms may be submitted to the government, if applying for financial aid Friday, Feb. 15: Regular admission application deadline |
March–JulyFriday, March 1: Financial aid application deadline Wednesday, May 1: Enrollment deposit deadline Wednesday, May 1: Housing application deadline Saturday, June 1: Deferral request deadline Monday, July 15: Transfer/Visiting student application deadline for fall term |