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'''Website:''' http://www.law.northwestern.edu <br> | '''Website:''' http://www.law.northwestern.edu <br> | ||
'''Phone:''' (312) 503-8465<br> | '''Phone:''' (312) 503-8465<br> | ||
| − | '''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.northwestern.edu | + | '''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.northwestern.edu <br> |
| + | '''Location:''' Chicago, Illinois, USA. | ||
| + | ==Program Information== | ||
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| + | '''*Juris Doctor (JD)''' | ||
| + | *three year program | ||
| + | For more information , click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/degree-programs/jds/jd/curriculum/index.html here] | ||
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*Joint programs: | *Joint programs: | ||
| − | **JD-MBA : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Kellogg School of Management (3 years). For more information, | + | **JD-MBA : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Kellogg School of Management (3 years). |
| − | **JD-PhD : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Graduate School. (6 years) For more information, | + | For more information, click [http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/programs/full-time-mba/jd-mba-program.aspx here] |
| + | **JD-PhD : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Graduate School. (6 years) | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/degree-programs/jds/jdphd/index.html here] | ||
**JD-LLM in International Human Rights | **JD-LLM in International Human Rights | ||
| − | For information on application procedure, click [ | + | For information on application procedure, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/degree-programs/llms/tax/options/joint-degree/index.html here] |
| + | ====Admission statistics==== | ||
| + | *Number of applicants (2016): 4625 | ||
| + | *Class size in 2016: 216 | ||
| + | *10% international students | ||
| + | For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/profile/jdprofile.html here] <br> | ||
==Admission Requirements== | ==Admission Requirements== | ||
====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ====Course and Degree Requirements==== | ||
| − | * | + | *No specific requirements listed |
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====GPA==== | ====GPA==== | ||
| − | *Median ( | + | *Median (2016): 3.81 |
| − | *Middle 50% GPA ( | + | *Middle 50% GPA (2016): 3.43-3.89 |
| − | For more information, click [ | + | For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/profile/jdprofile.html here] |
====LSAT==== | ====LSAT==== | ||
| − | *Median ( | + | *Median (2016): 168 |
| − | *Middle 50%: | + | *Middle 50% (2016): 163-170 |
| − | * | + | *The LSAT should be taken no later than December; however, February LSAT can be used depending on how many seats are left for the incoming class |
| − | *If taken more than once, | + | *If taken more than once, highest LSAT score is taken into consideration. |
| − | + | *LSAT scores are valid for maximum of 5 years | |
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====Supporting Documents==== | ====Supporting Documents==== | ||
| − | *Application | + | *Application form |
| − | *a personal statement | + | *a personal statement |
| − | + | *The Law School Data Assembly Service Law School Report (LSDAS) - the LSDAS report is mailed directly to the university. | |
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| − | *The Law School Data Assembly Service Law School Report (LSDAS) | ||
*A Resume | *A Resume | ||
| − | * | + | *$75 application fee |
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| − | + | Optional: | |
| − | * | + | *Interview – optional but strongly encouraged |
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| + | For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/documents/JD%20App%20Checklist.pdf here] | ||
==Interview== | ==Interview== | ||
*Interviews are optional | *Interviews are optional | ||
| − | * | + | *30-minute interviews are conducted by a member of the Faculty, a current student, or an alumni. |
| − | + | *May be interviewed either on- or off-campus | |
| − | + | *Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis | |
| − | *May be interviewed either on or off campus | + | *Interviews should be requested online one month prior to the desired date. |
| − | * | + | For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/interview/ here] |
| − | *Interviews | + | |
| − | For more information, click [ | + | ==Timeline 2018-20179== |
| + | *September 1, 2018: | ||
| + | **Application for admission filing period begins for all programs (Except MSL). | ||
| + | **Application for fee waiver requests open. | ||
| + | **On-campus interviewing requests open. | ||
| + | **Off-campus interview requests opens. | ||
| + | **Online video interview requests opens. | ||
| + | *October 15, 2018 : Deadline to request on-campus interviews for Early Decision candidates | ||
| + | *November 15, 2018 : Deadline for mandatory on-campus interviews for Early Decision candidates | ||
| + | *December 1, 2018: | ||
| + | **Deadline for receipt of completed Early Decision application | ||
| + | **Deadline to request off-campus interviews. | ||
| + | *January 15, 2019: Deadline for receipt of completed LLM and LLM in Human Rights application. | ||
| + | *February 1, 2019: Deadline for receipt of completed Exectuive LLM Chicago program application | ||
| + | *February 9, 2019: Deadline to complete on-campus admission interviews | ||
| + | *February 15, 2019: | ||
| + | ** Deadline for receipt of completed JD, JD/LLM Tax, and JD/LLM IHR applications. | ||
| + | ** Deadline for receipt of completed Two-Year JD for International Lawyers application. | ||
| + | ** Deadline for receipt of completed SJD application. | ||
| + | **For applicants (admitted prior to February 15) requesting financial aid, deadline for receipt by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the CSS Profile Application, and the Scholarship and Grant Supplemental Application. | ||
| + | *February 28, 2019: Deadline to complete online video interviews. | ||
| + | *April 1, 2019: Deadline for International Applications | ||
| + | *May 1, 2019: Transfer Application Opens | ||
| + | *June 15, 2019: Transfer Application Deadline | ||
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| − | + | For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/dates.html here] | |
| − | + | For more information regarding Transfer Applications, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/documents/jd-transfer-app-requirements-2018-and-transcript-information.pdf here] | |
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| + | ==Tuition 2018-2019== | ||
| + | *First Year Tuition: USD $64,102.00 | ||
| + | *First Year Total Estimated Cost (fees, transportation, and books included): USD $91,716.00 | ||
| − | + | For more information, click [https://chicagofinancialaid.northwestern.edu/tuition/pritzker-school-of-law.html here] | |
| − | + | For information on financial aid, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/tuitionaid/ here] | |
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Contacts
Website: http://www.law.northwestern.edu
Phone: (312) 503-8465
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.northwestern.edu
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Program Information
*Juris Doctor (JD)
- three year program
For more information , click here
- Joint programs:
- JD-MBA : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Kellogg School of Management (3 years).
For more information, click here
- JD-PhD : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Graduate School. (6 years)
For more information, click here
- JD-LLM in International Human Rights
For information on application procedure, click here
Admission statistics
- Number of applicants (2016): 4625
- Class size in 2016: 216
- 10% international students
For more information, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- No specific requirements listed
GPA
- Median (2016): 3.81
- Middle 50% GPA (2016): 3.43-3.89
For more information, click here
LSAT
- Median (2016): 168
- Middle 50% (2016): 163-170
- The LSAT should be taken no later than December; however, February LSAT can be used depending on how many seats are left for the incoming class
- If taken more than once, highest LSAT score is taken into consideration.
- LSAT scores are valid for maximum of 5 years
Supporting Documents
- Application form
- a personal statement
- The Law School Data Assembly Service Law School Report (LSDAS) - the LSDAS report is mailed directly to the university.
- A Resume
- $75 application fee
Optional:
- Interview – optional but strongly encouraged
For more information, click here
Interview
- Interviews are optional
- 30-minute interviews are conducted by a member of the Faculty, a current student, or an alumni.
- May be interviewed either on- or off-campus
- Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis
- Interviews should be requested online one month prior to the desired date.
For more information, click here
Timeline 2018-20179
- September 1, 2018:
- Application for admission filing period begins for all programs (Except MSL).
- Application for fee waiver requests open.
- On-campus interviewing requests open.
- Off-campus interview requests opens.
- Online video interview requests opens.
- October 15, 2018 : Deadline to request on-campus interviews for Early Decision candidates
- November 15, 2018 : Deadline for mandatory on-campus interviews for Early Decision candidates
- December 1, 2018:
- Deadline for receipt of completed Early Decision application
- Deadline to request off-campus interviews.
- January 15, 2019: Deadline for receipt of completed LLM and LLM in Human Rights application.
- February 1, 2019: Deadline for receipt of completed Exectuive LLM Chicago program application
- February 9, 2019: Deadline to complete on-campus admission interviews
- February 15, 2019:
- Deadline for receipt of completed JD, JD/LLM Tax, and JD/LLM IHR applications.
- Deadline for receipt of completed Two-Year JD for International Lawyers application.
- Deadline for receipt of completed SJD application.
- For applicants (admitted prior to February 15) requesting financial aid, deadline for receipt by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the CSS Profile Application, and the Scholarship and Grant Supplemental Application.
- February 28, 2019: Deadline to complete online video interviews.
- April 1, 2019: Deadline for International Applications
- May 1, 2019: Transfer Application Opens
- June 15, 2019: Transfer Application Deadline
For more information, click here
For more information regarding Transfer Applications, click here
Tuition 2018-2019
- First Year Tuition: USD $64,102.00
- First Year Total Estimated Cost (fees, transportation, and books included): USD $91,716.00
For more information, click here For information on financial aid, click here
