University of Chicago Law School
The University of Chicago Law School is located in Chicago, Illinois. The law school has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1923. It has consistently ranked among the best law schools in the country.
Acceptance Rate
12.7%
Tuition & Fees
$81K
Students With Grants
82.7%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
97.1% / 99.5%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at University of Chicago Law School and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
12.7%
Median LSAT
173
Median GPA
3.94
First-Year Class Enrollment
198
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
- JSD
- D.Comp.L. (Doctor of Comparative Law)
- MLS (Master of Legal Studies)
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MBA
- JD/PhD
- JD/MPP
- JD/MDiv
- JD/MA (International Relations)
JD
Early Decision Program & Chicago Law Scholars Program: Dec 1, 2024
Regular: Mar 1, 2025
JSD
Priority application submission: Apr 1, 2025
Priority application completion: Apr 15, 2025
LLM
Priority application submission: Dec. 15
Priority application completion: Feb. 1
MLS
Regular: Mar 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 65
Student/Faculty Ratio: 3:1
Total JD Enrollment: 620
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 91
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending University of Chicago Law School and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
$81K
Living Expenses On Campus
$35K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$35K
Students With Grants
82.7%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that University of Chicago Law School offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- The Chicago Journal of International Law
- The University of Chicago Business Law Review
- The University of Chicago Law Review
- The University of Chicago Legal Forum
- The Journal of Law & Economics
Clinics:
- Abrams Environmental Law Clinic
- Civil Rights and Police Accountability Clinic
- Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic
- Employment Law Clinic
- Federal Criminal Justice Clinic
Student Associations:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Association
- American Constitution Society
- Amphora
- Antitrust Law Association
- Asian Pacific American Law Students Association
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Hinton Moot Court Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Coase-Sandor Institute for Law and Economics
- Center on Law and Finance
- Constitutional Law Institute
- Malyi Center for the Study of Institutional and Legal Integrity
- Center for Law, Philosophy, and Human Values
Learn about the bar passage rate of University of Chicago Law School alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
97.1% / 99.5%
Graduates Employed
99.1%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
93.9%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
63.4%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
