How to Apply:

The application for the JD-PhD Program is a single, unified form and is only available in electronic format. Applicants are required to submit one application (which mirrors the Graduate School’s application) only and should follow the instructions for applying to the Graduate School as outlined on the Graduate School’s website (http://www.northwestern.edu/graduate/admission/adindex.html), as well as the additional instructions set out below. Note the specific application deadline information for the JD-PhD Program below. Separate applications to the Law School and the Graduate School are not required. The application is reviewed by both the Graduate School and Law School admissions offices and each school sometimes awards admission independently if the joint application review does not result in an offer of admission. Click here to begin our on-line application https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=nwu-grad.

Additional Supplemental Application Items for the Law School:

A complete application to the JD-PhD program includes all items required by the Graduate School plus the following.

Interviews:
Although not required, the Law School strongly encourages all applicants to interview. Acknowledging the importance of interpersonal and communication skills to succeed in the legal world, Northwestern is the only law school in the country that attempts to interview everyone who applies. Please consult the following website for information about scheduling your interview with the Law School: http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/interview.html.

LSAT, transcripts, letter of recommendation:
The LSAT examination is a requirement for admission to the JD-PhD Program and all applicants must register with the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS) which disseminates LSAT results, transcripts, and letters of recommendation to law school admissions offices. As part of that process, you will be required to supply official transcripts and one letter of recommendation, specifically for the law school, to the LSDAS service. Important: You must submit your graduate school recommendation letter(s) directly to the Graduate School’s admissions office. Do not submit your Graduate School recommendation(s) to the LSDAS service. Please consult the following for information and instructions regarding the LSDAS service: http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/required/lsdas.html.

Financial Aid Application:
If you intend to apply for financial aid, you will need to complete both the Law School’s and the Graduate School’s Financial Aid requirements.

For Law School financial aid instructions, click here: http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/tuitionaid/appfinad.html

For Graduate School financial aid instructions, click here:
http://www.northwestern.edu/graduate/financial/fifinaid.html

Deadlines and Important Dates:
Applicants may apply to the JD-PhD Program beginning on October 1. The Law School continues to review applications that are received by February 15. However, deadlines within the Graduate School can vary by department. Please consult the following website for more details regarding application deadlines for the Graduate School:
http://www.northwestern.edu/graduate/admission/addeadlines.html

Helpful web sites:

http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/applying/JD_instructions.pdf
http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions/faq
http://www.northwestern.edu/graduate/admission/adindex.html
http://www.northwestern.edu/graduate/admission/adstaff.html

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Please refer to:

Law School Admissions:
http://www.law.northwestern.edu/admissions

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Graduate School Admissions:
http://www.northwestern.edu/graduate/admission/adindex.html