Evening Program

Everyone at CUNY Law knows the Evening Program is something special and believes in the value that you bring to our classrooms, clinics and mission-driven work.

You bring an unparalleled range of experiences to our Law School community that enhances the program for everyone. Whether you’re looking to go to law school while balancing family or work commitments, seeking to gain new expertise to level up your career, or answer the call to follow your passion for service to others, our Evening Program makes it possible.

Our students are paralegals, teachers, doctors, grassroots organizers, public employees, policymakers and more by day, who come together in the evening and form their own tight-knit group supporting one another’s successes.

Applications to the law school will not be reviewed until they are completed; submitting an application alone is insufficient. Applicants for first-year admission must submit the following in order to successfully complete an application for review by our Admissions Committee:

• a completed 2027 application (submitted electronically through LSAC.org on or before April 15 at 11:59 PM)
• a non-refundable $60 (U.S.) application fee;
• a personal statement (see Personal Statement section);
• a resume;
• an active and complete Credential Assembly Service (CAS) subscription, including a recent LSAT score and LSAT Writing Sample
  (Please note that to be considered for Fall 2027, the last accepted LSAT scores will be the April 2027 LSAT);
• two letters of recommendation submitted directly through the Law School Admissions Council;
• a complete explanation, including dates, on a separate sheet for any “yes” answers to questions regarding character and fitness on the application form.

Transfer applicants and re-applicants for readmission may have different or additional requirements. All applicants are encouraged to carefully read and follow these instructions before completing and submitting an application. It is strongly advised to submit your LSAT Writing Sample promptly. It is the responsibility of the applicant to allow for possible delays in processing by the Law School Admissions Council and ensure that it is available for viewing on your CAS Report by our posted deadlines. Applications will not be evaluated for admission without the LSAT Writing Sample. Please contact the Office of Admissions if you have questions or you do not understand any part of these instructions.

First-Year Entering Students Application Deadline

Fall – Apply by April 15 (April 1 is the suggested deadline for International applicants)
Spring admission is not offered to first-year entering students.

Transfer & Visiting Application Dates and Deadlines

Spring Visiting – The application opens on November 1. The application is due by January 1, and the last day for supporting documents is January 15.

Fall Transfer – The application opens on April 1. The application is due by July 1.

The review of an application begins only once it is complete; early application is advised.

Visit our J.D. Program Admissions page for more information about how to apply.