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Pritzker School of Law, Northwestern University, Chicago

Illinois, United States of America | Private University | Northwestern University, Evanston

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About Pritzker School of Law

Pritzker School of Law was established as the law school of Northwestern University, Chicago on September 21, 1859. It was founded by Henry Booth, the first dean and professor of the school. The school is located at the corner of Clark and Washington Streets and was initially opened in the Larmon Block. The institute offers various programmes including JD-MBA, JD-PhD, JD-LLM in Taxation, Two-Year JD for International Lawyers, JD-LLM in International Human Rights, LLM for International Students, LLM in Taxation, Executive LLM Chicago (formerly the Accelerated Summer LLM) for International Students, LLM in International Human Rights, International Executive LLMs for International Students, Master of Science in Law.

Pritzker School of Law Overview

  • Pritzker School of Law also offers research and education at the Northwestern University Center on Law, Business, and Economics which is responsible for studying the results of laws and regulations on economic growth.
  • The Center for Practice Engagement and Innovation of Northwestern University brings together voices and perspectives of diverse communities to bring a positive and meaningful change in legal education through innovative ideas.
  • Pritzker School of Law is committed to create an inclusive environment by welcoming students from diverse backgrounds irrespective of their caste, creed, religion, race, color, ethnicity, beliefs, culture etc.
  • The U.S. News & World Report 2021 ranked Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law as the 9th most prominent school in the country.
  • There are several student organizations associated with the institute to support the rights of the students and to provide a platform to the students to explore their interests and engage with other students and share common interests, develop their skills and discuss innovative ideas.
  • The Career Strategy Center helps students in developing effective career strategies and choose the right career path.

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Pritzker School of Law Admission and Application

Application deadline May,2024
  • For admissions to the Pritzker School of Law, students are required to register online.
  • Students must fulfill certain requirements for getting admissions to the college.
  • All the details in the application forms must be filled out correctly.
  • Submission of GRE or GMAT scores is also a requirement for admissions to JD-MBA programmes.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview and they must clear the interview before getting final admissions.
  • Also, applicants must pay the admission fee before getting admissions to the  college.

Pritzker School of Law Eligibility

  • Applicants must submit additional documents like letters of recommendation, previous academic transcripts, GRE or GMAT scores, resume, interview report and video essays.
  • Students must note that GMAT or GRE scores are valid for 5 years.
  • International candidates must also submit their English language test scores of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic).
  • The test scores for the English language proficiency test are valid for only two years.
  • For admissions to master programmes, students must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from any recognized college or university.

Pritzker School of Law Campus Facilities

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The Pritzker Legal Research Center serves as the law library for the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. The library holds a huge collection of books and study materials specializing in specific areas of law. The library also offers dedicated spaces for working, research and study. The library also possesses rare books and special collections of law.

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