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*Interviews are held in Chicago
 
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==Timeline 2012-2013==
*September 1: Applications may be submitted online through the Law School Admission Council
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*August 15: Applications may be submitted online through the Law School Admission Council
 
*December 1: Deadline for applying to the Early Decision program
 
*December 1: Deadline for applying to the Early Decision program
 
*Late December: Decisions released for Early Decision applicants
 
*Late December: Decisions released for Early Decision applicants
 
*February 1: Deadline for applying for Regular Decision
 
*February 1: Deadline for applying for Regular Decision
*February-March: Scholarship decisions and student loan information emailed to applicants
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*April 11-13: 2013 Admitted Students Weekend
*Late September: Incoming J.D. orientation and beginning of classes
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*Mid-May: Deadline for the FAFSA and University of Chicago Graduate Student Loan Application for priority financial aid processing
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*June: The Admissions Office and Dean of Students Office will notify incoming students of all relevant deadlines early in the summer
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*Late September: Incoming J.D. Orientation and Law School classes begin
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-calendar here]
 
For more information, click [http://www.law.uchicago.edu/application-calendar here]
  

Revision as of 21:09, 27 January 2013

Law
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International universities


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 2010: 5500
  • Class size in 2010: 190-195

Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Undergraduate Degree in Canada (any discipline)
  • Required Courses
    • None

GPA

  • Minimum: N/A
  • Average accepted GPA 2010: 3.78 (4.0 scale)

For more information, click here

LSAT

  • Median score: 171
  • LSAT must have been written within 5 years of application deadline

For more information, click here

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

For more information, click here

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

For more information, click here

Tuition 2010-2011

  • First year tuition - $45,405 USD
  • Total first year costs - $68,010 USD

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