Northeastern University School of Law

Northeastern University School of Law

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Northeastern University School of Law is a private, non-profit law school located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest law school in Boston and one of the oldest in the country. Northeastern Law has been ranked among the top 20 law schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for several years. The school offers an innovative curriculum that combines traditional legal theory with practical experience and problem-solving strategies. The faculty are nationally recognized scholars and practitioners who bring their expertise to bear on real-world issues. The school also boasts a robust network of alumni spanning many different practice areas, giving students access to mentors and professional contacts upon graduation.

This page focuses on national rankings, acceptance rates, program costs, and merit-based scholarships of Northeastern University School of Law, an accredited law program in the United States. Should you be interested in official name and common abbreviation of Northeastern University School of Law, please follow this link:  https://www.abbreviationfinder.org/acronyms/nusl_northeastern-university-school-of-law.html

Motto: Lux, Veritas, Virtus
Parent school: Northeastern University
Established: 1898
School type: Private
Parent endowment: $ 795.0 million (2017)
Dean: James Hackney
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Enrollment: 486

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Ranking: Northeastern University

Northeastern University School of Law has consistently been ranked as one of the top law schools in the nation. According to U.S. News & World Report, Northeastern is currently ranked #37 among all law schools in the country, and it is ranked #25 among public law schools. The school has also been recognized for its specialty programs, such as its program in Health Law, which is ranked #6 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Northeastern’s Intellectual Property Law program is currently ranked #19 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and its International Law program is also highly regarded, coming in at #15 according to U.S. News & World Report’s rankings. Finally, Northeastern was recently recognized as having one of the best legal writing programs by The National Jurist magazine, ranking it at #11 among all law schools in the country for legal writing instruction and resources available to students and faculty alike.

Top Law Schools of 2020
Score 42
Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) 2.4
Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) 2.7
25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students 3.18-3.6
25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students 154-162
Overall acceptance rate 34.3%
Student/faculty ratio 17.0
Graduates employed at graduation N/A
Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation 92.6%
School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers 86.9%
State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar MA
Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers 86.1%

Tuition & Scholarships: Northeastern University

Northeastern University School of Law is committed to making a legal education affordable and accessible. The school offers several tuition and scholarship options that make it possible for students to pursue their legal education without the worry of high costs. Tuition for the academic year 2020-2021 is $54,764 for full-time students and $45,072 for part-time students. The school also offers a variety of merit-based scholarships and grants, which are awarded on a competitive basis. Merit scholarships range from $5,000-$30,000 per year, depending on the student’s academic performance and financial need. In addition to merit-based scholarships, Northeastern also offers need-based grants and loans to qualified applicants who demonstrate financial need. These grants can cover up to 100% of tuition costs depending on the student’s eligibility. Additionally, Northeastern has established partnerships with numerous organizations that provide scholarship opportunities for students attending law school at Northeastern University School of Law.

Financial Aid Office Information
Financial aid application deadline 02/15
Financial aid director Linda Schoendorf
Financial aid telephone (617) 373-4620
2019-2020 Expenses
Tuition Full-time: $38,514 per year
Room and board $15,414
Books $1,500
Miscellaneous expenses $2,875
Is the tuition the same for first-, second-, and third-year students? Yes
Does the university offer housing restricted to law students? No
Does the university offer graduate student housing for which law students are eligible? Yes
Does the university offer a public-interest scholarship program to current J.D. students? Yes
2019 Grants
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition 78.0%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full 2.3%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of one-half tuition or more but less than full N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of full tuition 0.5%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition N/A
Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition 0.0%
Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition N/A
25th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $7,414
Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) $9,039
75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient $11,414
25th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient N/A
Median grant amount of aid per part-time recipient (50th percentile) N/A
75th percentile grant amount of aid per part-time recipient N/A
Indebtedness
Average indebtedness of 2019 graduates who incurred law school debt $102,358
Proportion who borrowed 85.6%
Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? Yes

Northeastern University School of Law