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The below checklist and components are for the JD program application only. For additional FAQs on the LSAT, how we evaluate applications, scholarship opportunities and more please see ourÌýFAQ website.

JD Checklist

1. Register forÌýÌýand pay all appropriate fees
2. Register, prepare for, and take the Law School Admissions Test (LSAT)
3. Submit all officialÌý
4. SubmitÌý
5. Submit your application, personal statement and resume electronically through LSAC
6. Submit theÌýÌýto apply for in-state tuition if you believe you qualify. Even if you are already a Colorado resident you must submit this form to show documentation of your Colorado residency.
7. Pay the $65 application fee
8. Check theÌý

The Law School Admission Council provides additional resources onÌý.

JD Application ComponentsÌý

Application
Our application will open on October 1 for fall admission the following year. All applicants must apply electronically through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). We admit students on a rolling basis until the application closes April 1.

Transcripts
Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions of higher education that were attended, regardless of whether a degree was obtained, must be submitted for application review.ÌýApplicants who have received undergraduate or graduate degrees from foreign institutions must have their transcript(s) evaluated by World Education Services (WES) or another transcript evaluation service that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) and have that evaluation sent to our office by WES. For enrolling students, all final transcripts with degree conferrals must be submitted by October 1 of the first fall semester for which you are enrolled.Ìý

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We require a resume to be submitted electronically through LSAC as part of your electronic application. We do not require any specific formatting; however, we suggest you spend ample time preparing a well-organized, easy to read resume.

LSAT
All applicants must take the Law School Admission Test. Please see ourÌýLSAT FAQsÌýfor additional information.Ìý

Credential Assembly Service (CAS)
You must register for theÌýÌýas part of your LSAC application. Applicants must submit all post-high-school institution transcripts directly to LSAC. This obviates the need for applicants to submit transcripts to every law school to which they apply.

The CAS provides us with your Law School Report, which contains LSAT scores, letters of recommendation, a summary of undergraduate grades by year, a cumulative grade point average, and copies of all transcripts.

Recommendation Letters
We require two letters of recommendation and we will not accept more than three. We strongly recommend that one letter of recommendation come from an academic source.

Character and Fitness Questions
For additional information and commonly asked questions, please see ourÌýcharacter and fitness webpage.

Residency
All applicants who wish to qualify for in-state tuition must submit theÌý. Even if you are already a Colorado resident you must submit this form to show documentation of your Colorado residency. For more information see ourÌýResidency website.

JD Application FAQs

When does the application open and close for the fall 2027Ìýentering JD classÌýat Colorado Law?

Our application opens on October 1, 2026Ìýand is available atÌý. We admit students on a rolling basis until the application closes April 1,Ìý2027.

Do you have an early decision process?

We do not have an early decision or early action process. We admit students on a rolling basis until the application deadline, or until our class is full.

How many applications does your school receive each year? How many students are typically enrolled?

We received overÌý3,500 applications for admission to the 2026Ìýentering class.ÌýWe typically enroll approximately 180 new students each fall semester. Our fall 2026Ìýentering class dataÌýoutlines the class demographics in more detail.

Do you allow formal interviews with the admissions committee?

Each year, the Admissions Committee selects a handful of applicants to interview. This is an internal process, and you will be contacted directly if we want to conduct an interview.

When can I expect to receive a decision on my application?

The Admissions Committee begins reviewing completed applications in mid-October. We notify applicants by email regarding the Committee's decision on a rolling basis.Ìý

Do you have a waitlist?

We establish a waitlist beginning in the fall and notify those who are listed. The waitlist is not ranked. The waitlist is reviewed periodically on an as-needed basis. Applicants are notified if there is any change in decision.

Do you offer deferred admission?

We grant deferrals on a case-by-case basis, particularly for active duty military, Teach for America, and Peace Corps service. Admitted applicants who need to defer their entrance into Colorado Law should email the Director of Admissions at alan.schieve@colorado.eduÌýÌýto discuss their situation.Ìý

How do I reapply?

Applicants who decline an offer of admission or were not offered admission may reapply throughÌý. Your reapplication should include: submission of a new application, application fee, a valid LSAT and updated Law School Report, personal essay, and recommendations. Your retained application and all supporting documents will be included in your new application for admission, but we suggest that you update your application with a new essay, resume, and letter(s) of recommendation.