Notre Dame Law School admits new Juris Doctor students for the fall term only and begins accepting applications October 1 for the next fall's entering class. The deadline for submitting an application for the fall entering class is March 1. Given the competitive nature of admission, applicants are generally advised to apply early in the admission cycle.

Early Decision Program
Candidates who choose to apply for our Early Decision Program must apply by November 1, with all supporting documents in the possession of the Admissions Office by November 10. Early Decision applicants who meet this deadline are assured of receiving an admission decision by December 15. If an early decision application is not complete by November 10, the admission committee will review the application under the regular decision review process.

Once admitted, Early Decision applicants must pay a $200 deposit by January 4 and a second deposit of $400 by June 10. The deposits are credited toward fall tuition.

Regular Decision Program
The Law School follows a "rolling admissions" process for Regular Decision applicants. Once an application is complete with all required credentials, six to eight weeks may elapse before an admission decision is made.

Regular Decision applicants who are admitted must pay a $200 deposit by April 10 and a second deposit of $400 by June 10. The enrollment deposits are credited toward fall tuition.

All admitted candidates are considered for fellowship and grant assistance from Notre Dame.