Applying to Northwestern Law
The Office of Admissions and many of our colleagues across the Law School community continue to work from home, consistent with guidance from local and state public health officials. And while our physical office is closed and we are unable to take your phone call, we are at the ready to assist our prospective applicants. The best way to reach us is via our main email account: admissions@law.northwestern.edu. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
You will find more information 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.
JD Programs
JD, JD-LLM IHR, JD-LLM Taxation
JD-MBA
JD-PhD
JD Transfer
- 2020 Application Checklist
- 2021 Application Checklist-Coming May 2021
- Apply Online
Visiting Student
- Application Checklist (pdf)
- Application (pdf)
Two-Year JD for International Lawyers
SJD
LLM Programs
LLM
LLM in Taxation
Executive LLM Chicago
Executive LLM
- Madrid: Instructions and Application
- Seoul: Instructions and Application
- Tel Aviv: Instructions and Application
Master of Legal Studies in International Human Rights
- Please complete the LLM in International Human Rights application.
Master of Science in Law
- Residential Program Application Instructions (pdf)
- Online Program Application Instructions (pdf)
- Apply Online