Applying to Northwestern Law

The admissions team is working from our offices at Northwestern Law as well as remotely.  And because of our COVID-19 safety protocols, we are not taking appointments with visitors.  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 and understanding during these challenging times. 

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 Thursday, September 1, our application for the fall 2023 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)

JD and JD-LLM Taxation

JD-MBA 

JD-PhD 

JD Transfer

Visiting Student

Two-Year JD for International Lawyers 

LLM Programs

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

LLM

LLM in Taxation

LLM in International Human Rights

Executive LLM

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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