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.
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.
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Please check the appropriate box on page one (1) of the application to indicate which program you are applying to.
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Instructions (pdf) | Supplemental Forms (pdf) | Essay Questions (pdf) | ALLM Application (pdf) or Apply Online
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.
Korea: Instructions and Application
Europe: Instructions and Application
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Applicants to the non-degree program in taxation should consult the Non-Degree Program page.
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