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Although we prefer to receive applications online via LSAC, paper applications are available upon request by emailing admissions@law.northwestern.edu. Deadlines for submission of paper applications are the same as the deadlines for electronic applications.

Applications (2012-2013)

JD, JD-LLM in International Human Rights, and JD-LLM in Taxation

If you are applying to the JD-LLM International Human Rights program or JD-LLM in Taxation program, please check the appropriate box on the application.

Instructions (pdf) | Early Decision Certification (pdf) | Fee Waiver Application (pdf) | Apply Online

JD-MBA

Instructions (pdf) | Apply Online

Accelerated JD

Instructions (pdf) | Apply Online

JD-PhD

Instructions

Two-year JD for International Lawyers

Instructions (pdf) | Essay Questions (pdf) | Apply Online

LLM and LLM in International Human Rights

Please check the appropriate box on page one (1) of the application to indicate which program you are applying to.

Instructions (pdf) | Essay Questions (pdf) |  Apply Online

LLM/Kellogg

Instructions (pdf) | Apply Online

Accelerated LLM

Instructions (pdf) | Supplemental Forms (pdf) | Essay Questions (pdf) | ALLM Application (pdf) or Apply Online

MSL in International Human Rights (for non-law students)

Applicants who do not hold a law degree are eligible to apply to the MSL program in International Human Rights. Please complete the application found under LLM in International Human Rights for the MSL in International Human Rights program.

Executive LLM

Korea: Instructions and Application

Europe: Instructions and Application

LLM in Taxation

Instructions and Application (pdf) or Apply Online

Applicants to the non-degree program in taxation should consult the Non-Degree Program page.

Visiting Students

Instructions | Application (pdf)

Transfer Students

Letter of Good Standing (pdf) | Apply Online