How Early to Submit Law School Applications

Published September 2023

Law school applicants occasionally tell me that they wish to submit by early September. Is this necessary for JD applications? How about for LLM applications? Here are my recommendations for optimal practices to maximize your chances of standing out among the field. Learn more from a former admissions officer for NYU School of Law and admissions reader for Harvard Law School.

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