University of Virginia application requirements
Apply by March 1, 2027 (Fall 2027 entry (application available Sept. 1, 2026)). The application fee is $85. University of Virginia requires 6 application materials, listed below.
Deadline
Application deadline: March 1, 2027 for Fall 2027 entry (application available Sept. 1, 2026).
| Deadline | Date |
|---|---|
| Binding Expedited Decision (all components by 5 p.m. ET) | March 1, 2027 |
What you must submit
- LSAT, GMAT, or GRE score
- Transcript via CAS
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Resume
- Application fee
University of Virginia requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.
Tests accepted: LSAT, GMAT, or GRE General Test.
Recommendation letters
At least two, but no more than four; two required, up to four accepted, via LSAC CAS
Personal statement
Required, based on prompt in application; discuss how background, perspective and life experiences led to pursuing law school / influenced goals; must not exceed two pages double-spaced in 12 pt font, written without AI tools
Fees and waivers
Application fee: $85.
Fee waivers: Waived for established public service (e.g. Teach For America, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps VISTA, City Year, Truman, military), LSAC Fee Waiver recipients, and candidates for whom fee poses financial hardship, via form
University of Virginia admissions numbers
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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against University of Virginia'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.