So last year, I applied to law schools and wasn't sure I wanted to go. The school that accepted me offered me a deferral to give me time to decide. The only restriction in that deferral was that I not apply to other law schools. But I can, without restriction, apply to grad programs in other fields. The deferral letter I have in hand says specifically that I cannot apply to other law schools. I confirmed verbally with the law school admissions office that I can apply to programs in other fields.
When I apply to programs in other fields, should I mention that I hold a deferral at the law school? They don't ask. There is a section asking optionally whether I have or am applying to other schools, but no one asks if I hold a deferral there. Is it misleading to leave it out? Is it better to disclose it? I figured that disclosing the deferral might dampen my chances in the other field. Could use some advice on the proper protocol.