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| − | *If taken more than once, the | + | *The LSAT should be taken no later than December |
| − | For more information on statistics, click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/profile/ here] | + | *If taken more than once, all scores from all tests (done within 5 years of the application deadline) are taken into consideration. |
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For more information on LSAT application procedure, click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/required/lsat.html here] | For more information on LSAT application procedure, click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/required/lsat.html here] | ||
Revision as of 21:37, 25 June 2009
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Contacts
Website: http://www.law.northwestern.edu
Phone: (312) 503-8465
Admissions e-mail: admissions@law.northwestern.edu
Program Information
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Number of applications in 2008: aprox. 5000
- Number of applicants interviewed: 3,797
- Class size in 2008: 242
- Gender Ratio in 2008: 46 Female to 54 Male
- Joint programs:
- JD-MBA : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Kellogg School of Management (3 years). For more information, go to http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/jdmba.
- JD-PhD : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Graduate School. (6 years) For more information, go to http://www.tgs.northwestern.edu/academics/combineddegrees/jdphd/.
- JD-LLM in International Human Rights
For information on application procedure, click here
Admission Requirements
Course and Degree Requirements
- Degree: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year undergrad) –discipline unspecified
- In addition, applicants are expected to have at least 2 years of post-college work experience
- Only 3% with no job experience were accepted in 2008
For more information, click here and here
GPA
- Median (2008): 3.7
- Middle 50% GPA (2008): 3.4-3.8
For more information, click here
LSAT
- Median (2008) : 170
- Middle 50%: 166-172
- Applications should be sent as early as possible, even if the applicant has not received his/her LSAT scores yet, especially if they take the test in December or February.
- The LSAT should be taken no later than December
- If taken more than once, all scores from all tests (done within 5 years of the application deadline) are taken into consideration.
For more information on statistics, click here
For more information on LSAT application procedure, click here
Supporting Documents
- Application for Admission form – submit online at www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions
- a personal statement- opportunity for applicants to introduce themselves beyond test scores and GPA (max. 1 page double-sided)
- Optional essays – applicants may provide additional information that they could not incorporate in their personal statement
- 1 letter of recommendation –may send more than one letter.
- The Law School Data Assembly Service Law School Report (LSDAS) – if applicants have registered with Law Services, the LSDAS report is mailed directly to the university.
- A Resume
- Evaluative interview – optional but strongly encouraged
- For Financial Aid:
- A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- not applicable to international students
- A Need Access Application- must be mailed to the financial aid office at Northwestern
- A University Aid Application – for US students only
- A signed copy of the applicant’s 2008 federal income tax return (includes all schedules and W-2 forms)
- Grants, Scholarships, and Loans are also offered, however loans are offered only to US Citizens or Permanent residents.
For tips regarding the application procedure and where to submit the above documents, click here
Interview
- Interviews are optional
- October 1 – February 28
- Interviews are conducted by a member of the Faculty, a current student, or an alumni.
- 30 minute interviews
- May be interviewed either on or off campus
- On campus interviews are on weekdays between 9a.m. to 4:40p.m., and are on a first-come-first-served basis
- Interviews must be requested online one month prior to the desired date at www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions.
For more information, click here
Timeline
- Sep 1: Online request for off-campus interview
- Oct 1: On-campus interviews and Application for Admission filing begins
- Nov 15: Deadline for completed interviews for Early Decision candidates
- Dec 1: Deadline for completed Early Decision application receipt; deadline for requesting off-campus interviews
- Dec 31: Early Decision candidates notified of decisions.
- Feb 15: Deadline for application filing
- Feb 28: On-campus interviews ends
- March 1: Deadline for financial aid request
- Late May: final decisions made
- June 1: Transfer student application period begins
- July 1: Deadline for completed transfer student application receipt
For more information, click https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/dates.html
Tuition 2008-2009
- First year tuition - $ 45 062 USD(tuition subjected to increase for subsequent years)
- Estimated living expenses: $22 035 USD
- Total budget (including fees): $67 097 USD
- Application fees and deposits:
- Application fee: $100USD (non-refundable)
- Deposit (for all accepted students): $750 USD
- Late tuition penalty fee: $200 USD
For more information, click here
