Notre Dame Law School

Notre Dame, IL Private ABA Accredited

Notre Dame Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1869, Notre Dame Law School, also known as Notre Dame Law, is a private law school located in Notre Dame, Illinois. Notre Dame Law School is a law school of the University of Notre Dame. Last year, 172 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 573. With 151 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2024-2025, the acceptance rate is 23.26% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 30.28% at Notre Dame Law School. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 169 and the average GPA is 3.85. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 91.46%. For the 184 graduates in 2024, 167 students got full-time jobs and 1 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Notre Dame Law School.

2025 Tuition & fees

The 2025 Notre Dame Law School tuition & fee is $71,126 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 3.75% compared to last year from $68,554 to $71,126.
91.97% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $35,000 at Notre Dame Law School. The average grant amount would cover 49.21% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2025 Tuition & fees$71,126
2024 Tuition & fees$68,554
Average Grant Amount$35,000
Grant Received91.97%

Notre Dame Law School Directory Information

Notre Dame Law School's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and January. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2025 enrollment is March 15, 2023. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $75. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.