Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    15.53% Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Acceptance Rate

    The acceptance rate at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is 15.53% for the academic year 2023-2024. 6,225 students applied and 967 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 228 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 23.58%.

    Acceptance Rate Comparison for Northwestern Pritzker School of Law

    Compared to law schools in U.S., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 42%.
    You can compare Northwestern Pritzker School of Law with law schools that have similar acceptance rate between 10% and 20%
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law15.53%23.58%2281,189
    All Law Schools42.35%31.09%187714
    Public41.36%31.47%161636
    Private43.11%30.79%207774
    Illinois Law Schools42%25.22%193721
    Public57.04%26.94%178566
    Private31.78%24.08%204824
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2024 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The LSAT score at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is 172 and GPA is 3.92 over 228 enrolled students for the academic year 2023-2024.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Northwestern Pritzker School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 159. Compared to law schools in Illinois, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 161.
    You can compare Northwestern Pritzker School of Law with law schools that have similar LSAT score over 170
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 172 and the 25th percentile is 166. The 75th percentile of GPA is 3.95 and the 25th percentile is 3.63.
    18 matriculated applicants, 7.89% of first-year students, submitted GRE score and you can check the score below by test subject.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law1723.92
    All Law Schools1593.61
    Public1593.64
    Private1583.58
    Illinois Law Schools1613.64
    Public1543.47
    Private1653.76
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2019164169170
    2020165169171
    2021165169171
    2022167171172
    2023166171172
    2024166172174
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    20193.583.843.9
    20203.563.853.92
    20213.573.853.92
    20223.63.863.93
    20233.633.893.95
    20243.663.923.97
    Northwestern Pritzker School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    Number of Submitters18
    Verbal161165166
    Quantitative156163170
    Analytical Writing456
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is February 15, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Northwestern Pritzker School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
    Application Open2023-09-01
    Regular Decision Deadline2024-02-15
    Admission Contact
    Phone312-503-8465
    Emailadmissions@law.northwestern.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/
    Application Requirementshttps://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/
    CAS Report
    • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
    • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    Transcripts
      One Or More Letter Of Recommendation
        Optional Essay
          Data Source: https://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/
          Articles to Prepare for Law School Admission