The Application Process to Become a First-Year Student
The application process begins when you visit the Law School Admission Council website, where you must establish an account, register for the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), and submit an application, a personal statement, a resume, transcripts from all of your college or university-level schools, and 2-4 recommendation letters.
Navigate through this section of the website to learn about the steps for applying, required components, what to do after you’ve submitted an application, and to get answers to any outstanding questions.
Important J.D. Admission Dates for the 2024-2025 Application Cycle
September 1 – The J.D. application becomes available online at LSAC.org
October 2 – Review period begins
October 2024 – Latest GRE accepted for Binding Early Decision
November 2024 – Latest LSAT accepted for Binding Early Decision
November 15 – Binding Early Decision application deadline
December 2 – Waitlist and Deny Decisions Begin
December 15 – Application Deadline for the Berkeley Law Opportunity Scholarship and Public Interest Scholars Program
December 18 – Gift Aid Decisions Begin
January 2025 – Latest LSAT and GRE accepted for Fall 2025 admissions
March 3 – Regular Decision Application Deadline
April 15-June 15 – Transfer application filing period