Applying to Northwestern Law

The members of our admissions team are working from our offices at Northwestern Law as well as remotely.  The best way to reach us is via our main email account: admissions@law.northwestern.edu.  We will respond to your inquiry as quickly as possible. Thank you for your patience with our processes.


You will find details about the Northwestern Law application process based upon the degree program you wish to pursue. Furthermore, application checklists are available for each of our degree programs. We strongly encourage all applicants to submit their application materials electronically. 

Beginning Friday, September 1, our application for the fall 2024 entering class will be available on lsac.org

JD Fee Waiver

LLM Fee Waiver


JD Programs

Take a look at the 2023 JD Viewbook (pdf)


LLM Programs

Take a look at the Graduate and International Programs Viewbook (pdf)

SJD Program

The SJD Program at Northwestern Pritzker Law is limited to students or graduates of Northwestern’s LLM Program who are interested in careers in academia or scholarship. Candidates may apply during their second semester of study.


Master of Legal Studies in International Human Rights


Master of Science in Law 


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