Northwestern University Law School is a top-tier law school located in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in the United States and consistently ranks among the top 15 law schools in the country. The school offers a wide variety of courses and concentrations, including business law, criminal law, environmental law, international law, tax law and more. The faculty consists of world-renowned legal scholars and practitioners who bring their expertise to the classroom. Northwestern Law also offers an extensive array of extracurricular activities for students to get involved in such as student organizations, moot court competitions, internships, externships and more.
This page focuses on national rankings, acceptance rates, program costs, and merit-based scholarships of Northwestern University Law School, an accredited law program in the United States. Should you be interested in official name and common abbreviation of Northwestern University Law School, please follow this link: https://www.abbreviationfinder.org/acronyms/nwulr_northwestern-university-law-review.html
Motto: Quaecumque sunt vera (Latin) · Ὁ Λόγος πλήρης χάριτος καὶ ἀληθείας – Ho logos pleres charitos khoe aletheias (Greek) · Whatsoever things are true (Philippians 4:8 AV) · The word full of grace and truth (Gospel of John 1:14)
Established: 1859 (as law department of the Old University of Chicago) · 1873 (as Union College of Law) · 1891 (as Northwestern University School of Law) · 2015 (current name)
School type: Private law school
Parent endowment: US $10.19 billion
Dean: Hari M. Osofsky
Location: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Enrollment: 658
Faculty: 190
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Ranking: Northwestern University
Northwestern University Law School is consistently ranked among the top ten law schools in the United States. According to U.S. News & World Report, Northwestern Law is currently ranked 7th in the nation, making it one of the highest-ranked law schools in the country. The school is also highly regarded for its faculty and its curriculum, which includes a wide range of courses and specialized programs that cover a variety of legal topics. Additionally, Northwestern Law offers a number of joint-degree programs which allow students to pursue their studies in other fields such as business or international relations while earning their law degree. With such an impressive ranking and a wealth of educational opportunities, it is no wonder that Northwestern Law has become one of the most sought-after law schools in the country.
| Top Law Schools of 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Score | 80 |
| Peer assessment score (5.0 highest) | 4.0 |
| Assessment score by lawyers/judges (5.0 highest) | 4.3 |
| 25th-75th percentile GPA scores for all students | 3.4-3.81 |
| 25th-75th percentile LSAT scores for all students | 166-172 |
| Overall acceptance rate | 17.9% |
| Student/faculty ratio | 9.1 |
| Graduates employed at graduation | 97.6% |
| Graduates known to be employed nine months after graduation | 99.6% |
| School’s bar passage rate for first-time test takers | 96.0% |
| State where the greatest number of first-time test takers took the bar | IL |
| Statewide bar passage rate for first-time test takers | 88.6% |
Tuition & Scholarships: Northwestern University
Northwestern University Law School offers a variety of tuition options to meet the needs of each student. Tuition for a full-time law student is $62,890 for the 2019-2020 academic year. Additionally, Northwestern Law offers several scholarship programs to help offset the cost of tuition. These scholarships range from need-based grants for students with financial hardship, to merit-based scholarships based on academic achievement and leadership potential. Need-based grants are typically awarded on an annual basis and are renewable if the student maintains satisfactory academic progress while enrolled at Northwestern Law School. Merit-based scholarships may be awarded in the form of a one-time award or as a renewable award depending on individual circumstances. Scholarships may also be available through private organizations, alumni organizations, employers, or other sources outside of Northwestern Law School.
| Financial Aid Office Information | |
|---|---|
| Financial aid application deadline | 02/15 |
| Financial aid director | Johann Lee |
| Financial aid telephone | (312) 503-8465 |
| 2019-2020 Expenses | |
| Tuition | Full-time: $45,332 per year |
| Room and board | $12,376 |
| Books | $1,418 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $6,555 |
| 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? | No |
| 2019 Grants | |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of less than one-half tuition | 18.4% |
| 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 | 13.1% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of full tuition | N/A |
| Percentage of full-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition | 0.1% |
| Percentage of part-time students receiving grants of more than full tuition | N/A |
| 25th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient | $15,000 |
| Median grant amount of aid per full-time recipient (50th percentile) | $20,000 |
| 75th percentile grant amount of aid per full-time recipient | $30,000 |
| 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 | $122,197 |
| Proportion who borrowed | 74.6% |
| Does the school offer a loan repayment assistance program for 2019 J.D. graduates? | Yes |
