Applying to Northwestern Law

You will find details about the Northwestern Pritzker Law application process based upon the degree program you wish to pursue. Candidates for admission must submit their application materials electronically through LSAC.

The applications for the fall 2026 entering JD and LLM classes are available on lsac.org.

JD Programs

• JD FAQs
• Apply Online
• JD-MBA Apply Online
• JD-PhD Apply Online
• JD-LLM Tax Program Information
• JD Transfer Eligibility and Academic Information
• FAQs for Transfer Admission Programs
• Two-Year JD for International Lawyers Apply Online
• Transfer Apply Online (Starting in early 2026)
• Visiting Student Application (pdf)

LLM Programs

General LLM

• Apply Online
• LLM Program FAQs

LLM in Taxation

• Apply Online
• Tax Program FAQs

Executive LLM

• Madrid: Instructions and Application
• Seoul: Instructions and Application
• Tel Aviv: Instructions and Application

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. Current students and graduates may apply after January 1, 2026.

Master of Science in Law 

• Application Details
• Apply Online
• About the MSL Program

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