University of Chicago Law

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Location

5801 S Ellis Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
United States of America

Contacts

Website: http://www.law.uchicago.edu/
Admissions Phone: 773.702.9494
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.uchicago.edu

Program Information

• Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • 3 years

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Admission statistics

• Approximate Number of applications: 5000
• Average Class Size: 185-195 students
• Entering Class of 2013 statistics:
  • 196 students
  • LSAT medium: 170
  • LSAT range: 154-180
  • GPA medium (4.33 scale): 3.90
  • GPA range (4.33 scale): 3.04-4.10
  • Average age: 24

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor's degree
• Required Courses
  • None

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GPA

• Minimum GPA: None
• GPA Median 2016: 3.90 (4.33 scale)
• GPA Range 2016: 3.04-4.10 (4.33 scale)

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LSAT

• There is no minimum required score
• Median LSAT score 2016: 170
• Range LSAT score 2016: 154-180
• LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
• Most importance is placed on highest LSAT score if there are multiple scores, however all will be placed into consideration.

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Supporting Documents

• LCAS Flexible Application
• Personal Statement
• Official transcripts from universities attended
• Resume
• Two Letters of Reference
  • Submitted using the CAS letters of recommendation service
  • At least 1 must be an academic letter (professor, teacher, etc)
  • May submit up to four letters of recommendation
• LSAT Score
• USD$ 85 Application fee

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Interview

• Applicable to a few applicants after application is submitted
• Interview invitation will be sent out by email from the Admission Committee after the application has received an initial review.
• The applicant must respond within 7 days to schedule an interview, OR the application will be assessed without the interview.
• Interviews are conducted by members of the Admissions Committee.
• Interviews are held via Skype and last about 20 minutes

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Timeline 2018-2019

• September 1, 2018: Applications open
• December 1, 2018: Deadline for Early Decision program (November LSAT scores may be submitted after)
• January - March 2019: Rolling basis acceptances for Regular Applicants
• March 1, 2019: Application deadline for Regular Decision applicants
• Mid-April 2019: Admitted Students Weekend
• Late September 2019: Classes begin

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Tuition 2018-2019

• First year tuition: USD$ 61,626

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