Fordham University application requirements
Apply by March 15, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry). The application fee is $75. Fordham University requires 5 application materials, listed below.
Deadline
Application deadline: March 15, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry.
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Action (non-binding) | October 15, 2026 |
What you must submit
- Application via LSAC
- CAS report
- LSAT, GRE, or JD-Next score
- Personal statement
- Letters of recommendation
Fordham University requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.
Tests accepted: LSAT, GRE, or JD-Next (GRE/JD-Next considered only if the applicant has not taken and does not intend to take the LSAT).
Recommendation letters
At least 2 required, up to 4 accepted
Personal statement
Required; prompt provided in the application; double-spaced, 11- or 12-point font, not to exceed two pages
Fees and waivers
Application fee: $75.
Fee waivers: Need-based fee waiver via Fordham's fee waiver application submitted to the admissions office; LSAC fee waiver recipients automatically receive a Fordham waiver; transfer and visitor applicants are not eligible
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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against Fordham University's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.