Applying to Northwestern Law
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.
The application for the fall 2025 entering class is available on lsac.org.
JD Programs
Take a look at the 2024 JD Viewbook (pdf)
JD and JD-LLM Taxation
- 2025 JD Application Instructions (pdf)
- FAQs re: JD Admissions and Financial Aid
- Apply Online
JD-MBA
JD-PhD
JD Transfer
- Eligibility and Academic Information
- 2024 Application Requirements and Instructions
- FAQs re: Transfer Admission Programs
- Binding Early Decision - JD Transfer period: March 25 - April 26, 2024
- Apply here* during the Regular Decision - JD Transfer period: May 15 - June 26, 2024
- Ready, Set, Apply (to Transfer)! virtual application sessions: upcoming workshop dates and times will be posted here. Stay tuned.
*You will be prompted to create an account.
Visiting Student
- Application Checklist (pdf)
- Application (pdf)
Two-Year JD for International Lawyers
- Application Checklist (pdf)
- Apply Online
LLM Programs
LLM
- Application Checklist (pdf)
- Apply Online
- LLM Program FAQs
- Program Information
- LLM Testimonials
LLM in Taxation
- Application Checklist (pdf)
- Apply Online
- Tax Program FAQs
- Program Information
LLM in International Human Rights
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 September 1, 2024.
Master of Science in Law
- Residential Program Application Instructions (pdf)
- Online Program Application Instructions (pdf)
- Apply Online
- MSL Program Information
