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. Here's how Early
Decision works:
- 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.
- 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.
- Application deadline for ED program is October 31.
- Applications must be complete (all supporting documents and LSDAS
report received) no later than November 15.
- ED applications must include the signed Early Decision Agreement (pdf).
- 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.
