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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
 
'''Website:''' http://www.law.northwestern.edu <br>
 
'''Website:''' http://www.law.northwestern.edu <br>
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'''Phone:''' (312) 503-3100<br>
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'''Phone:''' (312) 503-8465<br>
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.northwestern.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' admissions@law.northwestern.edu <br>
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'''Location:''' Chicago, Illinois, USA.
  
 
==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
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'''*Juris Doctor (JD)'''
 
'''*Juris Doctor (JD)'''
 
*three year program
 
*three year program
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For more information , click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/jd/ here]
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For more information , click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/degree-programs/jds/jd/curriculum/index.html here]
  
 
*Joint programs:
 
*Joint programs:
 
**JD-MBA :  offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Kellogg School of Management (3 years).  
 
**JD-MBA :  offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Kellogg School of Management (3 years).  
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For more information, click [http://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/jdmba here]  
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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)  
 
**JD-PhD : offered by Northwestern’s Law School and Graduate School. (6 years)  
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For more information, click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/jdphd/ here]   
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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
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For information on application procedure, click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/ here]
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For information on application procedure, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/degree-programs/llms/tax/options/joint-degree/index.html here]
  
 
====Admission statistics====
 
====Admission statistics====
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*Number of applicants interviewed: 3628
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*Number of applicants (2016): 4625
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*Class size in 2013: 174
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*Class size in 2016: 216
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*6% international students
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*10% international students
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/profile/jdprofile.html here] <br>
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/profile/jdprofile.html here] <br>
  
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
 
====Course and Degree Requirements====
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*Degree: Bachelor’s Degree (4-year undergrad)
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*No specific requirements listed
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**In addition, applicants are expected to have at least 1 year of full-time work experience
 
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**Only 5% with no job experience were accepted in 2011
 
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For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/documents/JD_instructions.pdf here]
 
  
 
====GPA====
 
====GPA====
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*Median (2011): 3.75
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*Median (2016): 3.81
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*Middle 50% GPA (2008): 3.28-3.82
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*Middle 50% GPA (2016): 3.43-3.89
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/profile/jdprofile.html here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/profile/jdprofile.html here]
  
 
====LSAT====
 
====LSAT====
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*Middle 50%: 161-171
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*Median (2016): 168
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*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  
 
*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.
 
*If taken more than once, highest LSAT score is taken into consideration.
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*LSAT scores are valid for maximum of 5 years
  
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
====Supporting Documents====
 
*Application form  
 
*Application form  
 
*a personal statement  
 
*a personal statement  
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*1 letter of recommendation
 
 
*The Law School Data Assembly Service Law School Report (LSDAS) - the LSDAS report is mailed directly to the university.  
 
*The Law School Data Assembly Service Law School Report (LSDAS) - the LSDAS report is mailed directly to the university.  
 
*A Resume
 
*A Resume
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*$100 application fee
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*$75 application fee
  
  
 
Optional:
 
Optional:
 
*Interview – optional but strongly encouraged  
 
*Interview – optional but strongly encouraged  
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*Optional essays – topics are provided on application
 
  
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For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/documents/JD%20App%20Checklist.pdf here]
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*For Financial Aid:
 
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**A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)- not applicable to international students
 
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**A Need Access Application- must be mailed to the financial aid office at Northwestern
 
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**A University Aid Application – for US students only
 
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**A signed copy of the applicant’s 2008 federal income tax return (includes all schedules and W-2 forms)
 
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*Grants, Scholarships, and Loans are also offered, however loans are offered only to US Citizens or Permanent residents. 
 
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For tips regarding the application procedure and where to submit the above documents, click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/documents/JD_instructions.pdf here]
 
  
 
==Interview==
 
==Interview==
 
*Interviews are optional  
 
*Interviews are optional  
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*Early September - March 1 (on-campus interviews)
 
 
*30-minute interviews are conducted by a member of the Faculty, a current student, or an alumni.  
 
*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
 
*May be interviewed either on- or off-campus
 
*Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis
 
*Interviews are scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis
 
*Interviews should be requested online one month prior to the desired date.  
 
*Interviews should be requested online one month prior to the desired date.  
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For more information, click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/documents/JD_instructions.pdf here]
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For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/interview/ here]
  
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==Timeline 2012-2013==
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==Timeline 2018-20179==
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*Sep 1:  
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*September 1, 2018:  
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**Application for admission filing period begins.
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**Application for admission filing period begins for all programs (Except MSL).
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**On-campus interviewing begins.
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**Application for fee waiver requests open.
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**Off-campus interview requests open.
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**On-campus interviewing requests open.  
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*Oct25: Deadline to request on-campus interviews for Early Decision candidates
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**Off-campus interview requests opens.
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*Nov15: Deadline for mandatory on-campus interviews for Early Decision candidates
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**Online video interview requests opens.
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*January 15
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*October 15, 2018 : Deadline to request on-campus interviews for Early Decision candidates
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*November 15, 2018 : Deadline for mandatory on-campus interviews for Early Decision candidates
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*December 1, 2018:
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**Deadline for receipt of completed Early Decision application
 
**Deadline to request off-campus interviews.
 
**Deadline to request off-campus interviews.
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**Deadline for receipt of completed Accelerated JD application.
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*January 15, 2019: Deadline for receipt of completed LLM and LLM in Human Rights application.
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**Deadline for receipt of completed ALLM application.
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*February 1, 2019: Deadline for receipt of completed Exectuive LLM Chicago program application
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**Deadline for receipt of completed LLM / Kellogg application.
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*February 9, 2019: Deadline to complete on-campus admission interviews
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**Deadline for receipt of completed LLM and LLM in Human Rights application.
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*February 15, 2019:
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*February 15
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** Deadline for receipt of completed JD, JD/LLM Tax, and JD/LLM IHR applications.  
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**Deadline for receipt of completed JD application.
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** Deadline for receipt of completed Two-Year JD for International Lawyers application.
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*February 28
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** Deadline for receipt of completed SJD application.
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**On-campus interviewing period ends.
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**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.
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*March 1
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*February 28, 2019: Deadline to complete online video interviews.
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**Deadline for receipt of completed Two-Year JD Application.
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*April 1, 2019: Deadline for International Applications
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**For applicants requesting financial aid, deadline for receipt by the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the Need Access Application, and the Scholarship and Grants Supplemental Application.
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*May 1, 2019: Transfer Application Opens
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*May 1
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*June 15, 2019: Transfer Application Deadline
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**Deadline for receipt of completed LLM Tax application.
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*June 1
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**Application for transfer filing period begins.
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For more information, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/dates.html here]
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*July 2
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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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**Deadline for receipt of completed transfer application.
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==Tuition 2018-2019==
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For more information, click [https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/dates.html here]
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*First Year Tuition: USD $64,102.00
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*First Year Total Estimated Cost (fees, transportation, and books included): USD $91,716.00
  
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==Tuition 2013-2014==
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For more information, click [https://chicagofinancialaid.northwestern.edu/tuition/pritzker-school-of-law.html here]
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**JD and Two-Year JD (for international students) degree programs: $54,764
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For information on financial aid, click [http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/tuitionaid/ here]
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**Accelerated JD program: Summer 2013 Term: $31,900, Fall 13/Spring 14: $65,714
 
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*Application fees and deposits:
 
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**Application fee: $100 USD (non-refundable)
 
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**Deposit (for all accepted students): $750 USD
 
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**Late tuition penalty fee: $200 USD
 
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For more information, click [https://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

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