Applying to Northwestern Law
You will find details about the Northwestern Pritzker 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
JD-MBA
JD-PhD
JD Transfer
- Eligibility and Academic Information
- 2025 Application Requirements and Instructions
- FAQs re: Transfer Admission Programs
- Apply here
- Binding Early Decision - JD Transfer period: February 20 - April 1, 2025
- Regular Decision - JD Transfer period: April 2 - June 25, 2025
*You will be prompted to create an account.
Visiting Student
- Application Checklist (pdf)
- Application (pdf)
Two-Year JD for International Lawyers
LLM Programs
Take a look at the Graduate and International Programs Viewbook (pdf)
LLM
LLM in Taxation
LLM in International Human Rights
- Application Checklist (pdf)
- Apply Online
- International Human Rights Program FAQs
- Program Information
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 Legal Studies in International Human Rights
- Please complete the LLM in International Human Rights application.