Early Decision Program

The College of Law offers a binding Early Decision (ED) Program for applicants who have already determined that Illinois is their top choice for law school. Program is binding. Applicants may apply binding ED to only one law school and must immediately withdraw all pending applications upon acceptance by the ED law school.

How to Apply:

• ED applicants must take LSAT no later than October of the year in which they plan to apply. June test is preferred.
  
  
• ED applications will be accepted beginning September 1. Apply online to the College of Law through LSAC and select the early decision option under the "Applying For" section. Applicants will need to complete the supplemental Early Decision form when prompted by the site.
• Application deadline for ED program is October 31.
  
  
• Applications must be complete (all supporting documents and Credit Assembly Service (CAS) (formerly LSDAS) report received) no later than November 15.
  
  
• Illinois will notify ED applicants of initial decision no later than December 15.
  
  
  • Admit: applicant withdraws all pending applications and pays deposit to Illinois.
  • Deny: no reconsideration during regular decision process.
  • Defer: application will be re-evaluated during regular review period (after December 15). If admitted through regular process, applicant is released from enrollment commitment.
    
    
• Admitted ED applicants will be considered for scholarship assistance at the time of their acceptance and without regard to their enrollment obligation.