University of Chicago Law
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Contacts
Website: http://www.law.uchicago.edu/
Phone: 773-702-9494
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.uchicago.edu
Program Information
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- 3 years
- Number of applications in 2012: 5000
- Class size in 2012: 190-195
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Undergraduate Degree in Canada (any discipline)
- Required Courses
- None
GPA
- Average accepted GPA 2011-2012: 3.78 (4.0 scale)
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LSAT
- Average accepted LSAT score 2011-2012: 171
- LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline
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Supporting Documents
- 2 Page Application form
- Personal Statement
- Official transcripts from universities attended
- Resume
- Letters of Reference (recommend 2, but accept up to 4)
- LSAT Score
- Application fee
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Interview
- Applicable to a few applicants after application is submitted
- Interviews are held in Chicago
Timeline 2012-2013
- August 15: Applications may be submitted online through the Law School Admission Council
- December 1: Deadline for applying to the Early Decision program
- Late December: Decisions released for Early Decision applicants
- February 1: Deadline for applying for Regular Decision
- April 11-13: 2013 Admitted Students Weekend
- Mid-May: Deadline for the FAFSA and University of Chicago Graduate Student Loan Application for priority financial aid processing
- June: The Admissions Office and Dean of Students Office will notify incoming students of all relevant deadlines early in the summer
- Late September: Incoming J.D. Orientation and Law School classes begin
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Tuition 2010-2011
- First year tuition - $49,875 USD
- Total first year costs - $75,504 USD
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For information on financial aid, click here