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Dates and Deadlines

The following dates are applicable to each individual applicant type. Dates are subject to change and will be communicated by the Admissions Office when appropriate.

First-Year JD: Dates & Deadlines

First-Year J.D. Applicant

 

Registration for Credential Assembly Service (CAS):  LSAC recommends registering and submitting your support documents at least six weeks before you plan to submit your law school applications.  Learn more about the Credential Assembly Service on the LSAC website.

September 1: Priority deadline. The priority deadline to submit applications is April 1. However, we will accept applications for review until August 1.

February 15: Recommended date by which the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is submitted. 

Learn more about the FAFSA on the LSAC website. It is strongly recommended that every student complete and submit the FAFSA as early as possible to avoid processing delays. In order to be eligible for Federal Student Loans, or need-based aid, you must submit a FAFSA. W&M does not require parental information to be included on the FAFSA.

Note: Please see our application page for complete information.  

Transfer Applicant: Dates & Deadlines

Transfer Applicant

May 1 - June 15: William & Mary Law begins accepting transfer applications.

Please visit our Steps in Applying page for additional details.

 

 

Visiting Applicant: Dates & Deadlines

Visiting Students

May 1 -June 15: We accept visiting student applications between May 1 and June 15 for enrollment in August. Students generally receive admission decisions in July and early August.

Please visit our Visiting Students page for additional details.