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==Contacts==
 
==Contacts==
Website: http://law.nd.edu/<br>
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'''Website:'''http://law.nd.edu <br>
Phone: 574-631-6626 <br>
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'''Phone:''' (574)-631-6627 <br>
Admissions e-mail: lawadmit@nd.edu
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'''Admissions e-mail:''' lawadmit@nd.edu <br>
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==Program Information==
 
==Program Information==
*Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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*Juris Doctor (JD)
*Three year program
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*3 years in length
*Joint degrees are available
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*Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found [http://law.nd.edu/academics/degrees/dual-degrees/ here]
*Number of applicants (2010): 4 014
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*Class size (2010): 172
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====Admission statistics====
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*Total number of applicants in 2012: 2888
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*Class size in 2012: 178
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For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/academics/degrees/j-d/ here] <br>
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==Admission Requirements==
 
==Admission Requirements==
  
===Course and Degree Requirements===
 
*Applicant must complete a Bachelor's degree (any discipline)
 
For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/admissions-information/ here]
 
  
===GPA===
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====Course and Degree Requirements====
*Median (2010): 3.57 (4.0 scale)
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*Degree: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university.  
For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/2010-entering-class-profile/ here]
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For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions/information/ here]
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===LSAT===
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====GPA====
*Median (2010): 167
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*Minimum grade/GPA: 3.3
*Must be written within five years of application
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*Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2012: 3.66
*All scores are considered, though most recent/highest score is may be given priority
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For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions/information/ here]
For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/admissions-information/ here] and [http://law.nd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/2010-entering-class-profile/ here]
 
  
===Application and Supporting Documents===
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*Application submitted through [http://www.lsac.org/applying/lsdas-general-information.asp LSAC] (click [http://os.lsac.org/Release/Logon/Access.aspx here] to go to application)
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====LSAT====
*Two letters of recommendation
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*Minimum score: 160
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*Average LSAT score of interviewed applicants 2013: 166
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*All scores are considered; however, the most recent score or the highest score may be given more focus.
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*The LSAT must be taken before February 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 2009 will not be accepted.
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For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions/information/ here]
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====Supporting Documents====
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*LSAC Credential Assembly Service subscription
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*Application form
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*$75 application fee
 
*Personal statement
 
*Personal statement
 
*Resume
 
*Resume
For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/admissions-information/ here]
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*2 letters of recommendation (up to 4 accepted)
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*Optional essay addressing specific interest in Notre Dame Law School
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*Optional diversity statement
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For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions/information/ here]
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==Timeline 2013-2014==
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*October 1, 2013: LSAC Application opens
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*Late October, 2013: Application review begins and continues on rolling basis
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*March 15, 2014: Application deadline
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For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions/information/ here]
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==Interview==
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*Notre Dame Law School may request an interview with selected candidates. Any interviews will be conducted via telephone or videoconference, and applicants who are invited to interview will be contacted by the Admissions Office with instructions.
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For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions/information/ here]
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==Timeline==
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==Tuition 2010-2011==
*October 1st - Notre Dame begins accepting applications
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*First year tuition: $48,730
*November 1st - Deadline to submit application to be considered for early decision
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*Total first year fees: $67,480
*December 15 - Applicants accepted by early decision will be informed
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For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions/financial-aid/tuition-and-fees/ here] <br>
*February 15 - Deadline to submit application
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For information on financial aid, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ here]
For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/admissions-information/dates-and-deadlines/ here]
 
  
==Tuition 2010-11==
 
*Tuition - 40 805 USD
 
*Estimated total expenses - 57 505 USD
 
For more information, click [http://law.nd.edu/admissions-and-financial-aid/financing-your-legal-education/tuition-and-fees/ here]
 
  
 
[[Category:University of Notre Dame|Law]]
 
[[Category:University of Notre Dame|Law]]
 
[[Category:Law|Notre Dame]]
 
[[Category:Law|Notre Dame]]

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Contacts

Website:http://law.nd.edu
Phone: (574)-631-6627
Admissions e-mail: lawadmit@nd.edu


Program Information

  • Juris Doctor (JD)
  • 3 years in length
  • Joint programs are available. Descriptions can be found here


Admission statistics

  • Total number of applicants in 2012: 2888
  • Class size in 2012: 178

For more information, click here


Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

  • Degree: Bachelor's degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university.

For more information, click here


GPA

  • Minimum grade/GPA: 3.3
  • Average grade/GPA of admitted applicants in 2012: 3.66

For more information, click here


LSAT

  • Minimum score: 160
  • Average LSAT score of interviewed applicants 2013: 166
  • All scores are considered; however, the most recent score or the highest score may be given more focus.
  • The LSAT must be taken before February 2014 to qualify for this application cycle. Scores older than 2009 will not be accepted.

For more information, click here


Supporting Documents

  • LSAC Credential Assembly Service subscription
  • Application form
  • $75 application fee
  • Personal statement
  • Resume
  • 2 letters of recommendation (up to 4 accepted)
  • Optional essay addressing specific interest in Notre Dame Law School
  • Optional diversity statement

For more information, click here


Timeline 2013-2014

  • October 1, 2013: LSAC Application opens
  • Late October, 2013: Application review begins and continues on rolling basis
  • March 15, 2014: Application deadline

For more information, click here


Interview

  • Notre Dame Law School may request an interview with selected candidates. Any interviews will be conducted via telephone or videoconference, and applicants who are invited to interview will be contacted by the Admissions Office with instructions.

For more information, click here


Tuition 2010-2011

  • First year tuition: $48,730
  • Total first year fees: $67,480

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