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UC Klekamp Law Application Deadlines
Prospective students interested in applying to the University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law may select from one of the following options below.
Application Deadlines
- Fall 2027 First Choice Application Deadline: February 1, 2027
- Fall 2027 Suggested Application Deadline: March 15, 2027
- Fall 2027 Final Application Deadline: July 1, 2027
Admission to UC Klekamp Law is competitive, apply early to maximize your opportunity for admission and scholarship offers.
Upon receipt of all required application materials, applications are evaluated on a rolling basis by the UC Klekamp Law Admissions Committee. We make every effort to review applications as efficiently as possible. However, we cannot guarantee a specific timeline for decisions.
Every applicant will receive a communication indicating their final decision. A Waitlist will be maintained to fill any openings that may occur during the spring and summer.
JD ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS & POLICIES
A full list of admission requirements to the University of Cincinnati Donald P. Klekamp College of Law can be found on our Requirements and Policies page.
Joint Degree Programs— Our four joint-degree programs allow students to complete their JDs while earning a Master’s Degree—in just 4 years. Learn more about each program at the links below.
- JD/MBA
- JD/MA Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies
- JD/Master of Community Planning
- JD/MPA Social Justice
- JD/MA Political Science
- JD/PhD Political Science
The Transfer Admissions page outlines the application timeline and supporting materials needed to complete your application. In order to allow the Admissions Office adequate time to process and review all applications, candidates are urged to apply as early as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@law.uc.edu or at (513) 556-0078.
LLM to JD Transfer: UC LLM to JD transfer students will submit the same transfer application as JD transfer applications. You can learn more here.