LSAT and Law School Admissions Blog

You are here: Home / LSAT Prep / Top 100 Law School Application Deadlines and Latest Acceptable LSAT: 2025 Edition

Top 100 Law School Application Deadlines and Latest Acceptable LSAT: 2025 Edition

Top 100 Law School LSAT Deadlines - 2025 Edition

The LSAT you take—or retake—can have a great impact on your admission chances. Some of you may be asking, “Is the January LSAT too late? Are the February or April LSATs too late?” We survey top law schools yearly with those exact questions to find out admissions deadlines and the latest LSAT each school will accept.

Many of the top law schools are still requiring a January LSAT deadline. But, as you’ll see in the chart below, the February and April LSATs are definitely viable options for test-takers. A quarter of the schools still allow for a June test result, however, they admit that they will not review your application until scores are in. Because of this, spots are limited or may not even exist at that time. If you need help with any part of your application, we’ve got expert admissions consultants you can work with!

Categories We Use

  • Rank: The rank for each school was drawn from the US News & World Report Best Law Schools 2024 rankings. We listed schools in numerical order by rank.
  • School Name: This one is obvious—this column identifies the name of the school! For this post, we stick to the top 100.
  • Application Deadline: The deadline is the date after which the school will not consider or review newly received applications. Having said that, several schools mentioned that the number of unfilled spaces affected how they view their “deadline” date. If they still have spaces available in their classes, they might accept applications after the deadline. The law schools we surveyed said chances of admissions are lowered once the deadline passes. Though unlikely, this certainly makes some of the deadlines less concrete.
  • Latest Acceptable Test Date: For some schools, this is a “strongly recommended”. To clarify, these schools will accept this test as the first and only LSAT you’ve taken.
  • Notes: To compile this list, we pulled data from US News, visited the schools’ websites, and contacted a majority of the admissions offices on this list. In some cases, the admissions folks had additional thoughts or considerations about the deadline and latest LSAT they will accept, and we added those thoughts in this column.

Let’s take a look at the list! If you have any questions or comments, please post below. If you plan to apply to any of these schools, we strongly encourage you to contact them directly to ask about their deadlines. We’ve seen deadlines change just in the last month, so let us know if you notice something we missed!

2024 RankLaw School nameApplication DeadlineLatest Acceptable LSATAccept the GRE?Notes from the UniversityDifference from last cycle?
1Stanford University2.14.2025Nov 2024YesApplication deadline was one day later last year
1Yale University2.15.2025Jan 2025YesUnder our review process there is no advantage, in terms of the likelihood of admission, to applying earlier in the application cycle. In other words, your chances of admission remain constant regardless of when you submit your application.No
3University of Chicago3.1.2025Jan 2025YesThe Admissions Committee reads files in chronological order by application completion date and will not begin evaluating your applications until it is complete. We evaluate all completed Regular Decision applications and issue decisions on a rolling basis until all applications have recieved an initial decision. Because of the rolling admissions process, we believe that taking the test before the new calendar year best positions you to get your application in early. You may take the January LSAT, but we advise you to submit all other required application materials in advance of the test so that the LSAT will be the final component of your application.No
4Duke University2.15.2025Jan 2025YesApplications may be submitted after the deadline if space is available. Applications are submitted for review by the date of their completion; however, there is no strict timeline for when decisions will be made. We encourage you to apply as early as you can without compromising the overall strength of your application. Select a test date that provides sufficient time for thorough preparation, preferably so the score will be available by the February 15 application deadline. Later test dates will also be accepted.No
4Harvard University2.15.2025Feb 2025YesApplicants must take either the LSAT or GRE no later than the application deadline (February 15).No
4University of Pennsylvania (Carey)3.1.2025Feb. 2025Yes. and GMATThe Law school will accept approved standardized test scores for any tests administered before Feb 28, 2025, as long as your application is received by the March 1 deadline.No
4University of Virginia3.1.2025Feb 2025Yes. and GMATOnly the January and February test scores will be considered as meeting the March 1, 2025 deadline as long as all other application materials are submitted and your file is otherwise complete. We review applications on a rolling basis starting in September. We will have already made a substantial portion of our offers by the time January or February test scores are received. As a result, applying with test scores earned later in the cycle may reduce your chances for admission.No
8Columbia University2.15.2025Jan 2025YesApps evaluated on a rolling basis.Applications completed after the Feb 15 deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis,but are not guaranteed a decision and may be withdrawn from consideration.No
9New York University2.15.2025Jan 2025YesIf your application is not complete by February 15, we will try to respond within 12 weeks of its completion, but we cannot guarantee a decision by a particular date. Please note that the Committee on Admissions may choose to return applications filed after the February 15 deadline.No
9Northwestern University (Pritzker)2.15.2025Feb 2025YesWe cannot guarantee that seats in the incoming class will still be available by the time we receive the CAS report with your February LSAT score.No
9University of Michigan - Ann Arbor2.28.2025Jan 2025NoThe Law School uses a modified rolling admissions process, meaning that applications are reviewed as they are completed, but admissions decisions are not necessarily made in that order. Applicants are encouraged to apply and complete their files as early as they comfortably are able, because the later they wait in the application cycle, the fewer the seats that are available. It's helpful to take the test early enough so that if something goes horribly wrong, you will have enough time to take it again prior to the admission season really heating up—that means that taking the test by November of the admissions season in which you are applying is the safest possible choice. Exams (later than January) place you at a bit of a disadvantage because the score will not be released until about the time of our application deadline.Application deadline was one day later last year
12University of California - Berkeley2.10.2025Jan 2025YesAlthough our application deadline is February 10, we begin to read completed files as early as October. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible, between September 1 and December 1.
We recommend that you plan to take the test as early as convenient and no later than the one offered in January to optimize your admission review for the following year. Because we operate on a rolling admissions basis, and applications are reviewed as they are submitted, we encourage you to take the LSAT or GRE no later than November, however we will accept the January score.		Application deadline last year was 2/15
13University of California, Los Angeles1.31.2025Jan 2025YesNo
14Cornell University7.1.2025Feb 2025Yes, and GMATFor our regular decision priority deadline you may take the Nov, Jan, or Feb LSAT and still meet our Mar 1 priority deadline. Mar 1 is priority deadline, then rolling. Final deadline by July 1 (However, applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by March 1)Latest test was Jan last year for priority deadline
14Georgetown UniversitySee NoteJun 2025Yes, and GMAT (or GMAT Focus)March 3 is rec deadline. Will continue to accept applications and scores after March 3, but very late in the process. Due to our rolling admissions process, strongly encourage you to take the GMAT, GRE, or LSAT early. We will still accept a later LSAT, GMAT, or GRE test, but please note that it is most advantageous to take an earlier test because of our rolling admissions process (typically close applications in Aug).Mar 1 was rec deadline last year
16University of Minnesota6.1.2025Apr 2025NoAdmissions decisions are made on a rolling basis, and priority consideration for scholarship awards is March 1.June was last test listed last year
16University of Texas Austin3.1.2025Feb 2025YesNo
16Washington University, St. Louisearly AugustJun 2025YesWe accept LSAT scores from any test date throughout our rolling admissions cycle. Our application will close in August, so theoretically you could take the June LSAT and still apply with that score.last LSAT accepted was Apr/May last year
19Vanderbilt University4.1.2025Feb 2025No (will accept JD-Next)Latest LSAT accepted was April last year
20University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill5.1.2025Feb 2025NoWe accept the February LSAT, but we encourage you to take one of the earlier exams so that your application is completed in a timely fashion.Latest LSAT accepted was April last year
20University of Notre Dame3.15.2025Feb 2025YesThe Admissions Committee should receive the results of the February LSAT or a GRE taken in February with sufficient time so as to be considered as part of a Regular Decision application. The Admissions Committee may consider the results of any LSAT or GRE taken in March for applicants who are offered a place on the waitlist.
Because NDLS uses a rolling process for both admissions and scholarship, applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible beginning September 1.		No
20University of Southern California (Gould)4.1.2025Feb 2025YesPriority deadline is Feb 1.No
20University of Georgia6.1.2025Jun 2025YesThey recommend that you take the LSAT sooner than June but will still accept June scoresNo
24Boston University4.1.2025Feb 2025YesRolling admissions. *Jan is latest recommended test.Jan was latest test listed last year
25Wake Forest University3.1.2025Feb 2025YesFeb would be getting tight" but still accepted. Applications must be complete, with all required materials received, no later than 15 days after the application deadline.No
26Ohio State University (Moritz)6.1.2025Jun 2025Noapplications submitted after the preferential deadline of March 31 will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until June 1.July LSAT was a possibiilty last cycle (but not likely). Preferential deadline last cycle was March 1.
26Texas A&M5.31.2025Apr 2025YesApplicants are encouraged to submit their applications early in the admissions cycle. While the final deadline is May 31, 2025, the Law School will probably reach its capacity before that date. Once capacity is reached, the committee will continue to evaluate applications through the published deadline; however, the chances of gaining admission or a scholarship offer are greatly diminished. Will acceept April score but seats may be filled. Advisable to take earlier exam.No
28Boston College3.31.2025Feb 2025YesWhile the decision on when to apply is one that should be made based upon your personal circumstances, the Admissions Committee encourages all our applicants to submit their JD materials when they feel their application is the strongest and most authentic representation of their candidacy.No
28Brigham Young University (Clark)5.1.2025Apr 2025Yes (and JD Next)Also offer JD Next now, and BYU Law may offer admission to students who have not taken a law school entrance exam when certain conditions are met.
28George Mason University (Scalia)4.30.2025Apr 2025YesNo
28University of Florida (Levin)7.15.2025Jun 2025YesNo
28University of Utah (Quinney)3.10.2025Feb 2025NoCompleted applications received after 3/10 will be reviewed if seats remain available.The College of Law, under ABA Standard 503, may admit a limited number of students who have not taken the LSAT. Those applicants must meet certain conditions to be eligible to apply.
33Fordham University3.15.2025Feb 2025Yes (and JD-Next)No
33University of Alabama8.1.2025Jun 2025YesThe Law School recommends that you take the LSAT early (in or prior to October). However, the Law School will consider the June LSAT for fall admission. Due to our rolling admissions process, we encourage applicants to take their standardized test(s) as early as possible. Alabama Law’s application remains online until August 1. However, the committee begins admitting applicants before December and seats in the class are filled as the season progresses. By the end of May, the Law School typically will have made most final decisions and completed its waitlist.No
33Washington and Lee Universityno firm deadlineApr 2025YesApplications are reviewed on a rolling basis, classes start in Aug. Priorty deadline is March 1.7.1 was listed as deadline last cycle. June exam was listed as accepted last cycle.
36Arizona State University (O'Connor)7.31.2025Jun 2025No (but accept JD Next)Encouraged to take an earlier LSAT for rolling admissions.No
36University of Illinios - Urbana - Champaign3.15.2025Feb 2025NoFeb LSAT takers are applying near the end of the cycle - seating will be limited.No
36University of Iowa5.1.2025Feb 2025YesThe Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is the examination that most applicants take. It is also the test that is preferred by the Enrollment Management Committee.
The LSAT should be taken no later than February of the year for which the applicant is seeking admission and enrollment; testing earlier is recommended.
Applicants who are strong undergraduate students at the University of Iowa undergraduate program may apply to The College of Law by way of the Kinnick Law Program. Kinnick applicants are allowed to take the GRE, GMAT, ACT or SAT in lieu of the LSAT. However, applicants who choose to take these examinations, instead of the LSAT, will have more limited access to scholarship assistance.

The timing of your application may make a difference. The College of Law has a rolling admissions process. Although the final deadline is not until May 1, we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible.
We encourage you to submit your application no later than January 15		No
36University of Wisconsin - Madison4.1.2025Apr 2025YesDid not accept GRE last year
36William and Mary Law School8.1.2025Jun 2025NoPriority deadline is April 1, but applications are accepted until Aug 1
Applicants applying on or before April 1 should take the LSAT no later than April 2024. For applications submitted between April 1 and August 1, the Law School will accept June LSAT scores on a space-available basis.
41George Washington University3.1.2025Feb 2025Yes, and GMAT and JD- NEXTFeb is latest exam that they will typically accept, but in some rare cases we will accept the June (or April) LSAT.
42Emory University3.15.2025Feb 2025NoApplications recieved after March 15 will be reviewed on a space-available basis." "We will accept the Feb score, but the applicant must submit the rest of the application before the Mar 15 deadline.No
42Indiana University - Bloomington (Maurer)6.1.2025Apr 2025Yes and JD-NextThe application for the following fall entry opens around August 15 with a deadline of June 1 (May 1 for international applicants). We review applications on a rolling basis starting in December, so we advise you to apply in early winter and no later than April 1 for priority admissions and scholarship consideration.Accept JD-Next now
42SMU (Dedman)4.1.2025Feb 2025Yes and JD-NextApplications and supporting materials, including your CAS report, must be received by April 1. We will accept the February LSAT for regular decision, even if the scores are posted after April 1, as long as your application and all other supporting materials are received by April 1. We will inform you that your application has been accepted, denied, or placed on a waiting list by the end of May. Late decision applications are considered on a space-available basis. Applications will be reviewed upon completion, and decisions will be made shortly thereafter.March 1 was regular decision deadline last year
42University of California - Irvine5.1.2025Apr 2025YesPriority (preferred deadline) is 3/31/25, then rolling basis.No
46Baylor University3.15.2025Feb 2025NoWe will continue to accept applications after the posted deadlines. However, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible, and applications received after the deadlines will be reviewed after all timely applications have been reviewed.No
46University of KansasNo firm deadline. SEE NOTEJan 2025YesThe priority application deadline is March 1, 2025. After March 1, there is no guarentee that we will have spots left for additional applicants, as most of our spots will be filled by the beginning of the June. Similarly, there is no firm cutoff for accepted LSAT exams, but you are advised to take the test before Febuary to ensure priority application consideration for the 2025 cycle.No
48Florida State University7.31.2025Jun 2025YesApplications completed after March 15, 2025 but by the final deadline of July 31, 2025 may not receive a timely decision.No
48University of Colorado - Boulder4.1.2025Feb 2025NoNo
48University of Washington3.15.2025 is priority deadlineApr 2024NoThese (application) deadlines are non-negotiable.No
48Villanova University6.15.2025Jun 2025NoThe application deadline is June 15. If your application is received after this date, it will be considered on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Admissions Office. So will accept June, but earlier LSAT is advisable.Deadline last cycle was July 1
52Pepperdine University (Caruso)4.1.2025Feb 2025YesIt is recommended that you take a standardized test by March of the year in which you are seeking admission.
52University of Tennessee - KnoxvilleSee NoteJuneNoRolling admissions, so accept applications up until classes start (Aug) if space available. No restrictions on when people take the LSAT, but won’t review the application until score is received.No
54Temple University (Beasley)3.1.2025Aprl 2025YesFeb was latest exam listed last year
55University of Arizona (Rogers)7.15.2025Jun 2025YesNo
55University of Maryland (Carey)8.1.2025Jun 2025YesThe hard deadline to apply for the Fall 2025 cycle is August 1, 2025; however, our seats usually fill up several months before that, so taking an earlier exam is advisable.No
55University of California - Davis6.1.2025Feb 2025YesPreferred deadline is March 15. "Those applying after the preferred deadline are advised that very few offers of admission are extended after early May, and generally only if a committed student drops from class. Recommend that first time takers sit for the test no later than Jan.No
55University of Connecticut4.30.2025Jun 2025NoNo
55University of OklahomaEnd of JulyJun 2025YesOur deadline for priority processing is March 15th. However, we recommend applying as early as possible for chances of not just admission but also for scholarships. We will still continue to take applications through the summer, but it becomes increasingly difficult to make offers of admission that late into the admissions cycle.No
55Wayne State University8.1.2025Jun 2025NoGRE listed as accepted last year
61Loyola Marymount UniversitySee noteApr 2025YesThe priority deadline for the JD Day program is February 1st, and the priority deadline for the JD Evening program is April 15th. We will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after this date. However, it's important to note that it may become increasingly competitive as our class starts to fill for the Fall. Historically, the application closes in mid-June. In addition, the last LSAT Loyola will accept for the Full-Time Day Program is the April 2025 LSAT and the last LSAT accepted for the Part-Time Hybrid Evening Program is the June 2025 LSAT.No
61Seton Hall University8.1.2025Jun 2025YesRec taking an earlier LSAT than June to be considered since spaces may be full. App will be pending with June score so not reviewed until all components are in.No
61University of Kentucky (Rosenberg)4.15.2025Apr 2025NoCandidates taking the April test will need to apply before April 15th and list on the application that they are registered for the April test. We will hold the application as incomplete until scores are released late April/Early May.No
61University of Missouri3.15.2025Jun 2025NoRec taking earlier exam than June (Feb) since before the March deadline, but still accept June scores.April was listed as latest last semester. Admissions rep offered to send application fee waiver while I was on the phone.
61Yeshiva University (Cordozo)See noteJun 2025YesOur application priority deadline for the May term is March 15 and for the fall term April 1. While we encourage you to complete and submit your application as soon as possible, we will continue to accept applications on a rolling basis after the priority deadlines. For our Early Decision program, all applicants must complete the LSAT in November or before. For our regular decision applications, the earlier the better. However, we continue to accept applications into the summer, so the June LSAT can be considered. Please note, that an application is not complete until all components have been received, including the LSAT.No
66University of South CarolinaSee noteJun 2025YesOur priority deadline for complete applications is March 1, but we welcome applications through early summer. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis. Last year they were pretty full early Spring. Can take June LSAT technically, but seats likely full.No
66University of RichmondSee noteJun 2025YesRolling Basis after March 1 (priority deadline) until class is full, no firm deadline. Rec aiming for LSAT with score releasesd by Mar 1 priority deadline but will accept June scores with rolling admissions (so possible class will be full with June exam).No
68Florida International University6.15.2025Apr 2025YesRep said June *may* be considered....", but not likely based on last cycle results.Last year deadline was June 30
68Marquette UniversitySee noteFeb 2025NoWhile the Law School follows a rolling admissions process and does not have strict application deadlines, candidates for either full-time or part-time admission are encouraged to take the LSAT no later than February and to complete an application by April 1. While the Law School will continue to accept and evaluate applications after April 1, early application is strongly encouraged, i.e., earlier than the dates referenced in the previous sentence.No
68Northeastern University3.1.2025 See noteFeb 2025YesWhile the application remains open after March 1st, we do not guarantee a timeline when students will hear back, and space is very limited.No
68Pennsylvania State University - University Park6.30.2025Apr 2025YesEncourage students to take LSAT as soon as possibe.No
68St. John's University7.15.2025Feb 2025YesWe have a priority application date of March 15th for Fall 2025 general admission.  We will continue to accept applications after that date but will admit students on a space-available basis as we practice rolling admissions.No firm deadline listed last year
68University of Houston Law Center3.15.2025Feb 2025YesIf you take the April LSAT your application will be late. We will process and review a late application, but can only award acceptance on a space available basis.Latest LSAT listed last year was April
68University of San Diego7.31.2025Jun 2025Yes and JD NextLast year's deadline was 6.1
75Drexel University (Kline)See noteJun 2025YesNo formal deadline, rolling until the next cycle. Priority deadline Nov 15. Still recommend applying earlier.No
75Georgia State University6.1.2025Jun 2025NoNo
75Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson Law6.30.2025Apr 2025YesDecision by rolling basis.No
78Loyola University Chicago5.1.2025Apr 2025NoNo
78Tulane UniversitySee noteJun 2025NoWe don’t have a strict deadline, but strongly encourage applications before April 1, and even earlier if possible. We begin to announce admission decisions as early as December, and we continue making decisions throughout the spring and even the summer if the class isn’t filled yet. So “late” applications can still be considered, but it’s not an optimal situation. Rec taking an earlier LSAT than June to ensure space in class.No
78University of Nevada - Las Vegas (Boyd)End of AugustJun 2025NoOur admissions committee prefers to review applicants before March 15 in order to make all decisions by April. If you apply after March 15, your application will still be given full consideration for admission, but it will be as our class size and space permits. It may also result in an extended decision date.Feb listed as latest exam last year
78University of Cincinnati7.15.2025Jun 2025No, but JD Next accepted
82Drake UniversitySee noteJun 2025Yes and JD NextWe have a rolling admission process, therefore, we continue to accept applications past the priority deadline. For best consideration of admission and financial aid we encourage applicants to apply by the April 1st priority deadline.No
82Lewis & Clark College (Northwestern)See noteFeb 2025 (but sounds like they will accept later scores if space available).NoWe are rolling admissions. This means that we are continuously accepting applications up until a few weeks before Fall semester, but, we do not recommend waiting to submit your application. If given admission, there is a possibility that there will be no more seats for the incoming class available and you will be waitlisted. We encourage you to submit your application by the priority deadline of March 15th to better your chances of receiving a seat.No
82Texas Tech University5.1.2025Apr 2025NoIf you apply between March 2 and May 1, 2025, we will review your application in the order it was received after all other timely applications have been reviewed, however, your chances of gaining admission or a scholarship will be greatly diminished. Our application closes May 1, 2025. We will not receive applications from the LSAC after the application has closed.No
82University of California College of the Law -San Francisco4.15.2025Apr 2025YesRolling admissions, so sooner apply and take LSAT, the better. Some years they've exteneded to accept June exams.Last year Feb was listed as latest LSAT
82University of Miami7.15.2025Jun 2025Yes, and JD-NextNo
82University of Nebraska - Lincoln3.1.2025Jan 2025NoAll candidates must take the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). In order to have your score by the March 1 application deadline, you are encouraged to take the test no later than January.Feb was latest exam listed last year
82University of OregonSee noteApr 2025NoOur JD priority deadline is March 1st; however, we will continue accepting applications after that date. Additionally, we do not have a specific deadline for submitting LSAT scores, and we will always consider your highest score. Please keep in mind that the Fall 2025 term will begin in early August, so it is important to submit all required admission materials well before then. We will stop accepting applications for the Fall 2025 term in early June.June was listed ast latest test last year.
89Case Western Reserve University4.1.2025Apr 2025YesMay consider June score, but likely too late in process.Deadline changed from March 1 to April 1. Last LSAT changed from Feb to April.
89University of Denver (Sturm)End of July (see note)Jun 2025Taken on case by case basis, but not the normMarch 1 is preffered deadline. Applications are reviewed for admission on a rolling basis until the application closes at the end of July. The timing of when you submit a complete application will impact your admissions decision. Applying earlier in the application cycle (November/December) is strongly encouraged. Taking an earlier LSAT is also strongly encourgad to as seats may be full by the Jun LSAT - app won't be reviewed until after a score is on file.No
91Belmont University5.1.2025Apr 2025NoN/A
91Louisiana State University--Baton Rouge (Hebert)6.1.2025Apr 2025NoEarlier applications are, however, advisable, and the Law Center recommends submitting a complete application as soon as possible.No
91University of Pittsburgh5.1.2025Feb 2025See notePitt Law will accept the Graduate Records Examination (GRE) in lieu of the LSAT. Students must have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.5 or higher and have scored in at least the 85th percentile when taking the GRE. Applicants who wish to have their GRE considered must instruct the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to send Pitt Law all GRE test scores from the mandated five-year period.No
94Duquesne University (Kline)Apr 1 is priority deadline, then rollingSee noteYesBecause decisions are made on a rolling basis, it is in your best interest to take the LSAT or GRE early in the admissions cycle. We recommend that you plan to take the LSAT or GRE twice. We will accept the highest score you receive. If you have taken both the LSAT and the GRE, all scores will be reported to the School of Law, and you will be considered an LSAT candidate.

Students may submit their application before taking the LSAT or GRE.		No
94Saint Louis UniversitySee noteJun 2025NoThe Admissions Committee begins the review process in November and the first round of decisions will be made by December 1. We admit on a rolling basis, so it is to your advantage to complete your application as soon as possible. *Said last year they were still making offers into July, but still advisable to take earlier LSAT than June.Took up to July LSAT in 2023. No July LSAT date released for 2024.
94The Catholic University of America6.3.2025Jun 2025YesN/A
94University of New Mexico7.15.2025Jun 2025NoNo
98American University (Washington)3.1.2025 is priority deadline (Applicants who apply after March 1 may not receive a decision until after April 1)Feb 2025YesWe recommend that fall 2025 applicants take the LSAT no later than February. However, we will consider spring and summer LSAT test scores on a case-by-case basis.No
98Indiana University - Indianapolis (McKinney)5.15.2025Apr 2025YesWe strongly advise applicants to take the LSAT in the summer of the year preceding the year in which they plan to apply for admission, and not later than April of the year they wish to start law school. Please keep in mind that admission is rolling and taking the LSAT late in the admissions cycle could impact your likelihood of being admitted, as there may be minimal space available in the incoming class.In 2023 App deadline was noted as 6.1
98Stetson University5.15.2025Jun 2025NoApplicants may take the June LSAT as long as they submit their applications by the deadline.No
98University of New Hampshire (Pierce)7.15.2025Jun 2025YesN/A
98University of St. Thomas5.1.2025Jun 2025NoEarlier applications are, however, advisable, and the Law Center recommends submitting a complete application as soon as possible.No
99Mercer University (George)6.30.2024Jun 2024YesN/A
99University of Louisville (Brandeis)4.1.2024Feb 2024NoThe Feb LSAT is last LSAT for regualr application deadline. Applications that are incomplete as of the regular application deadline are generally ineligible for institutional scholarship funding. The application for Fall 2024 admission will no longer be available for submission after July 1, 2024, and updates to incomplete applications will no longer be accepted. Must take the LSAT no later than June 2024 in order to apply for Fall 2024 admission. Rolling admissions, so spots may be full with a later LSAT, strongly advisable to take earlier LSAT.Regular app deadline last year was 4/15.

LSAT Tutoring

Comments

    • Dave Killoran says

      You can sort this list by application date or last LSAT date and get a pretty good starter list. WUSTL is the highest ranked school that accepts very late, and they will take apps into July. Any school needs some time before the school year starts, though.

      Thanks!

      Reply

    • Dave Killoran says

      This is for the 2022-2023 cycle, which is ending now.

      2023-2024 deadlines haven’t been released yet, but when they come out later this summer/fall, we’ll post a new blog then on those dates. They are typically quite similar, however.

      Thanks!

      Reply

    • PowerScore Test Prep says

      Hi!

      When we originally gathered info for this blog this cycle, Vanderbilt’s admission department stated April as the latest acceptable test; however I just contacted the admissions department again and was told that March would be the latest exam.

      We strongly encourage students to check with the admissions departments of all the schools they are applying to for dates and deadlines, and emailing can often be the best method to get your answers in writing. You can find the Vanderbilt contact information on their website: https://law.vanderbilt.edu/prospective-students/admissions/

      Thanks!

      Reply

  9. Jess says

    Okay I am a bit confused! What would happen then if I retook the LSAT in March while I’m under review for schools that don’t accept the March LSAT. If I did incredibly well would I send a LOCI and mention my score or would they be notified no matter what?

    Reply

    • PowerScore Test Prep says

      Hi Jess,

      Thanks for the question! Schools will likely already see that you have a retake scheduled for March on the Law School Report they receive. It is possible that they render a decision with your initial score. However, it is much more likely that they will hold your application until the new score is available.

      Because of this uncertainty, if you have a pending retake, it is still best that you write the school and request the action you prefer. Either ask them to review immediately with the score on record or hold until your new LSAT score arrives. Indicating this in a LOCI or an email should be sufficent enough. In any case, make sure they are notified in some fashion. 🙂

      Even if you’re accepted with your first score, you’ll want them to review your file again if you improve your score in case you qualify for any additional financial aid.

      I hope this helps! Thanks!

      Reply

  10. Andrew says

    Thanks for the response Dave! What I meant by the reply I made on my first comment was **I** should have said “schools that will accept LSAT scores from these months” not “schools that will **only** accept…” because in my first comment the “only accept” in my original comment totally changed my question (I feel like I’m analyzing an LR with tricky language question right now lol!).

    I am still a bit confused by the “first and only” in the original bullet, so I will restate my intended question: Will the schools that accept the 2021 June/July LSAT this year disallow a score from June/July 2021 if I take the February LSAT and cancel my score and then retake in June/July and submit that score?

    The first and only makes it sound like you are only eligible to submit the June/July score if it is not a retake. Am I mistake in my understanding of first and only?

    Thanks again Dave!

    Reply

    • Dave Killoran says

      Ahh, gotcha! And yes, it like an LR question 🙂

      To your questions, good news: no, they won’t disallow it. If you take February and then cancel, June (etc) is still open to you. The “first and only” means that at those schools, students can wait as long as June (etc) before taking their LSAT. Thus, if June was your first LSAT then at those schools it would be just fine 🙂 Retakes are not being factored into the chart at all, because they don’t matter; if a school accepts a certain LSAT, it does not matter if it is a retake or the first time. The bottom line being is that we are trying to let students know how late of an LSAt they could take and still be in the running.

      I hope that helps!

      Reply

  11. Andrew says

    “Latest Acceptable Test Date: For some schools, this is a “strongly recommended”. Schools that accept the June or July LSAT have been highlighted. To clarify, these schools will accept this test as the first and only LSAT you’ve taken. Note: LSAC hasn’t released the June and July test dates as of this posting and schools are waiting for the score release dates before agreeing to accept those tests.”

    I’m a bit confused by this bullet. Are you saying that schools that will only accept LSAT scores from these months only if they are the first and only test you have taken? For example if I take the test Feb 2021 for the first time and use the score preview to cancel a score I don’t like, will those schools disqualify me if I retake on June/July and submit that score?

    Reply

    • Andrew says

      Should say “schools that will accept LSAT scores from these months” not “schools that will **only** accept…”

      Reply

    • Dave Killoran says

      Hi Andrew,

      Thanks for the message! This is a case where the category name contains really critical information. As per the title, you are looking at the last date of each cycle that a school will accept. Now, for many schools that date is a hard deadline, but for others it’s more of a soft deadline, which is noted in the very first line of this description. But, in every case, as this is a the “last acceptable,” it means schools would accept results from that test and all prior tests.

      So, for example, let’s use Yale. Their last acceptable was January 2021. That means if you took your first LSAT in January 2021 and kept it, you are in the clear and can apply. If you took any prior LSAT to January 2021 and received a score, you are in the clear. If you took your first LSAT in January 2021 LSAT and cancelled, then you are out fo the running at Yale; they don’t take later LSATs and January 2021 was the last acceptable.

      Now let’s use Arizona. Their last acceptable is June 2021. That means if you took your first LSAT in June 2021 and kept it, you are in the clear and can apply. If you took any prior LSAT to June 2021 and received a score, you are in the clear. If you took your first LSAT in June 2021 LSAT and cancelled, then you are out of the running at Arizona; they don’t take later LSATs and June 2021 is the last acceptable (that can always change, so we recommend checking with the school when new LSAT dates come out in a few weeks).

      The “first and only” simply means you can take that late LSAT as your only and be fine; it’ doesn’t have to be that specific month; if you took a test earlier one you’d be fine too. Think of it as a timeline window that opens int he fall, and then goes for various lengths depending on the school. Some close that window early (Yale), others much later (Arizona). So, aased on the name of the category, the description is actually correct here and requires no change–it’s accurate as stated.

      Thanks!

      Reply

  12. Harry Wise says

    Hi, I took the LSAT back in my Junior year of college in 2017. I did average on the test and know scores are valid for 5 years. I am strongly considering law school again after obtaining real world engineering experience and would pursue IP Law. Looking at acceptance dates now and knowing I would want to retake the LSAT, I am unsure the best course of action. The closest LSAT available now is the April test due to registration dates. I am unsure the best course of action. Apply to schools with my current test and denote I plan to register and take April? Otherwise, hold off, and limit the quantity of schools that will accept scores/applications following that test?
    I appreciate the help and advice.

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.