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
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.