Law Schools Without Application Fees

A number of ABA-approved law schools charge no application fee, and many more waive their fee automatically for LSAC fee waiver recipients or on request. Fee-free applications let you apply more broadly without added cost. The table below lists schools known to waive application fees, all verified per cycle. about 196 ABA-approved law schools

By Ali Unar, JD candidate at Georgetown Law and founder of Lovare Institut. Last updated August 2026. Figures on this page were verified in August 2026 or point readers to the current source.

Which law schools have no application fee?

Some ABA-approved law schools charge no application fee at all, and many others waive the fee for applicants who ask or who hold an LSAC fee waiver. Fee policies change every cycle and often depend on how you apply, so the school's own admissions page is the authoritative source. The table lists schools known to offer fee-free applications. about 196 ABA-approved law schools

The current ranking is best read directly from the source. See the U.S. News Best Law Schools list for the up-to-date order, and each school's ABA Standard 509 report for its median LSAT, GPA, and acceptance rate.

Confirm each entry on the school's current admissions page, since fee policies and waiver conditions shift between cycles.

How do law school application fee waivers work?

Beyond schools that charge nothing, most law schools will waive their fee under certain conditions, so a fee is often optional rather than fixed.

• Automatic waivers for applicants who hold an LSAC fee waiver.
• Waivers granted on request through the admissions office.
• Codes sent after a campus visit, event, or recruiter contact.
• Waivers tied to LSAC's Candidate Referral Service opt-in.

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What is the methodology behind this list?

This list draws on each law school's published application fee and waiver policy, which the school controls and updates each cycle. Because a school may drop its fee, add one, or change waiver conditions between years, every entry must be confirmed against the current-cycle admissions page. The order implies no ranking; whether a school fits still depends on your LSAT and GPA against its medians.

How should you use fee-free applications in your plan?

Fee-free and fee-waived applications let you widen your list without inflating your budget, which is useful for adding a reach or a safety you might otherwise skip. Still, apply only where you would genuinely enroll, since a free application is not a reason to chase a poor fit. Combine an LSAC fee waiver with direct requests to schools to cut costs the furthest. see the linked source (see the linked source)

Frequently asked questions

Do any law schools have no application fee?

Yes, some ABA-approved law schools charge no application fee, and many more waive the fee for applicants who request it or who hold an LSAC fee waiver. Because fee policies change each cycle, confirm which schools are currently fee-free on their own admissions pages. about 196 ABA-approved law schools

How do I get a law school application fee waiver?

You can get a law school application fee waiver by holding an LSAC fee waiver, which many schools honor automatically, or by requesting one directly from the admissions office. Schools also send waiver codes after events, visits, or recruiter contact. Ask each school, since policies differ. see the linked source (see the linked source)

Is it worth applying to law schools just because they are free?

A free or fee-waived application lets you widen your list affordably, but cost alone is not a reason to apply. Apply only where you would genuinely attend and where your LSAT and GPA make admission realistic. Use fee-free applications to add a worthwhile reach or safety, not to chase poor-fit schools.

Does an LSAC fee waiver cover school application fees?

Not directly, but many law schools waive their own application fee for applicants who hold an LSAC fee waiver. The LSAC waiver covers LSAC costs like the LSAT and CAS, while each school controls its application fee separately. Check each school's policy, since some waive automatically and others require a request. see the linked source (see the linked source)

Sources

• ABA-Approved Law Schools

Verified August 2026.