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==Location==
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5801 S Ellis Ave <br>
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Chicago, IL 60637 <br>
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United States of America
  
 
==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.law.uchicago.edu/<br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.law.uchicago.edu/<br>
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'''Phone:''' 773-702-9494 <br>
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'''Admissions Phone:''' 773.702.9494 <br>
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.uchicago.edu
 
'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.uchicago.edu
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
 
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
 
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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*3 years  
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**3 years  
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*Number of applications in 2008: 5000
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For more information, click [https://www.law.uchicago.edu/jd-program here]
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*Class size in 2009: 190-195
 
  
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====Admission statistics====
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*Approximate Number of applications: 5000
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*Average Class Size: 185-195 students
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*Entering Class of 2013 statistics:
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**196 students
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**LSAT medium: 170
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**LSAT range: 154-180
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**GPA medium (4.33 scale): 3.90
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**GPA range (4.33 scale): 3.04-4.10
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**Average age: 24
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For more information on previous years statistics, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/file/AdmissionsProfileCardupdated2013-14.pdf here]
  
 
==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Undergraduate Degree in Canada (any discipline)
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*Degree: Bachelor's degree
 
*Required Courses  
 
*Required Courses  
 
** None
 
** None
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/http%3A/%252Fwwwstage.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/jdapply/overview here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/jdfaq/transcripts here]
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Minimum: N/A
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*Minimum GPA: None
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*Average accepted GPA 2008: 3.68
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*GPA Median 2016: 3.90 (4.33 scale)
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*Calculation method:
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*GPA Range 2016: 3.04-4.10 (4.33 scale)
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** Cumulative GPA
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/files/file/AdmissionsProfileCardupdated2013-14.pdf here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/faqs/about here]
 
  
 
====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
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*Median score: 171
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*There is no minimum required score
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*Median LSAT score 2016: 170
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*Range LSAT score 2016: 154-180
 
*LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
 
*LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/faqs/about here]
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*Most importance is placed on highest LSAT score if there are multiple scores, however all will be placed into consideration.
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/jdfaq/lsat here]  
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
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*2 Page Application form
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*LCAS Flexible Application  
 
*Personal Statement  
 
*Personal Statement  
 
*Official transcripts from universities attended
 
*Official transcripts from universities attended
 
*Resume
 
*Resume
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*Letters of Reference (2)
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*Two Letters of Reference
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**Submitted using the CAS letters of recommendation service
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**At least 1 must be an academic letter (professor, teacher, etc)
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**May submit up to four letters of recommendation
 
*LSAT Score
 
*LSAT Score
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/http%3A/%252Fwwwstage.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/jdapply/overview here]
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*USD$ 85 Application fee
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For more information, click [https://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-requirements here]
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
 
*Applicable to a few applicants after application is submitted
 
*Applicable to a few applicants after application is submitted
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*Interview invitation will be sent out by email from the Admission Committee after the application has received an initial review.
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*The applicant must respond within 7 days to schedule an interview, OR the application will be assessed without the interview.
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*Interviews are conducted by members of the Admissions Committee.
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*Interviews are held via Skype and last about 20 minutes
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospective/interviews here]
  
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==Timeline==
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==Timeline 2018-2019==
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*September 1 - Applications begin
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*September 1, 2018: Applications open
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*December 1 - Deadline for applying Early Decision
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*December 1, 2018: Deadline for Early Decision program (November LSAT scores may be submitted after)
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*End of December - Decisions released for Early Decision Applicants
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*January - March 2019: Rolling basis acceptances for Regular Applicants
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*End of January - Decisions released on a rolling basis for Regular Decision Applicants
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*March 1, 2019: Application deadline for Regular Decision applicants
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*February 1 - Deadline for applying Regular Decision
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*Mid-April 2019: Admitted Students Weekend
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*May 1 - Response forms due back to the Admissions Office
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*Late September 2019: Classes begin
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*Early May - University loan materials sent to all admitted applicants who have reserved seats in the class.
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For more information, click [https://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-calendar here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-calendar here]
 
  
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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*First year tuition: USD$ 61,626
  
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==Tuition 2009-2010==
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For more information, click [https://www.law.uchicago.edu/jsd-program/tuition here] <br>
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*First year tuition (2009-2010) (Canadian student) - $ 43,900 USD
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For information on financial aid, click [https://www.law.uchicago.edu/financialaid here]
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*Total first year fees (Canadian student incl. room and board) - $ 66,340 USD
 
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*First year tuition (2008-2009) (Visa student) - $ 41,157 USD
 
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*Total first year fees (Visa student) – 66, 340 USD
 
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For more information on tuition, click [here http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/financialaid/budget]<br> and [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/internationalstudents] <br>
 
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For information on admission scholarships, click [here http://www.law.uchicago.edu/prospectives/financialaid/budget]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Chicago|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Chicago|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Chicago]]
 
[[Category:Law|Chicago]]

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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

For more information, click here

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

For more information on previous years statistics, click here

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

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

For more information, click here

GPA

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

For more information, click here

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.

For more information, click here

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

For more information, click here

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

For more information, click here

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

For more information, click here

Tuition 2018-2019

  • First year tuition: USD$ 61,626

For more information, click here
For information on financial aid, click here

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