When you apply for early decision, you agree to matriculate into the school’s incoming class if admitted. In return, the admissions committee will review your file and give you a decision by the end of December.
To be eligible, your application must be complete no later than November 15. The application package must include your:
- Application
- Letters of recommendation (2)
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Completed CAS report
- Acceptance of the early decision terms by checking the box on the application
You must also take the LSAT no later than the October administration. If you fail to meet the November 15 deadline, your application will be considered in the regular decision process and your file will be evaluated with the same admissions criteria as those for applicants who are evaluated under the regular decision process.
During the early decision process, your application may be accepted, denied, or held for later review. If your file is held for later review, you will no longer be bound by the early decision agreement.
If you are accepted, you must withdraw all other law school applications, pay the required seat deposit, and commit to attending IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law in the fall.
If you are certain that the IU McKinney School of Law is your first choice, you can apply for the Early Decision Program. It is a binding program, so it is advised not to apply through the Early Decision Program without careful consideration or research, especially if financial aid and scholarships will be a driving factor in your ability to enroll.
To apply for the Early Decision Program, the first step is to complete the LSAC's CAS online application.
For more information or help with the application process, email us at lawadmit@iu.edu or call us at 317-274-2459.
