Timeline 2007-2008
Sept. 1 Yale begins accepting applications
Sept. 5 Classes begin; we recommend a visit
Oct. LSAT
Dec. Last possible date to take the LSAT
Dec. 21-Jan 8: Winter break
Feb. 15: Last day applications are accepted
March 15: Financial Aid deadline
Mid-April: Most decisions are made by mid- to late April
May 2: Deadline for deposits
May 9: Classes end
Sept. 5 Classes begin; we recommend a visit
Oct. LSAT
Dec. Last possible date to take the LSAT
Dec. 21-Jan 8: Winter break
Feb. 15: Last day applications are accepted
March 15: Financial Aid deadline
Mid-April: Most decisions are made by mid- to late April
May 2: Deadline for deposits
May 9: Classes end
Deferment of Admission
While we strongly prefer that you apply in the year in which you plan to attend, we recognize that some of our students receive other exciting opportunities, such as fellowships or foreign scholarships.
Yale Law School grants a limited number of one-year deferrals. In exceptional cases, such as foreign academic scholarships or Teach for America, we may grant a two-year deferral. More information about deferrals is included in the materials sent to admitted students. Applicants admitted from the waitlist are not eligible for deferrals.