The Office of Admission & Financial Aid invites you to explore your options at NIU College of Law. Our mission is to help you attain your goal of an affordable, quality legal education.
Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the many prospective student activities during the fall and spring semesters.
Prospective students can make appointments for individual visits to campus. Call toll-free at (800) 892-3050 or email us at lawadm@niu.edu.
The Admission staff assist and counsel prospective students not only on the particulars of the admissions process, but also on scholarships, loans, residency requirements, and housing. In addition to the full-time staff, the Office of Admission & Financial Aid has current law students serving as special assistants. They are available to speak with prospective students about student life and the rigors of law school.
Phone: (815) 753-8595
(800) 892-3050
(toll free, menu #5)
Fax: (815) 753-5680
E-mail: lawadm@niu.edu
Address:
College of Law
Office of Admission & Financial Aid
Swen Parson Hall, Room 151
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb IL 60115-2890
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Spring 2009 Newsletter (.pdf)
In-State Tuition & Fees: $13,607
Out-of-State-Tuition & Fees: $25,199
Degrees Offered: J.D. & Dual Degrees
Minimum Number of Hours to Graduate: 90
Programs: Full or Part-Time, Day Only
Admission: Fall Semester Only
Admission Decisions: Rolling
Application Priority Deadline: May 15 *
Financial Aid Priority Deadline: March 1 **
In-State Residency: 6 months prior to the first day of classes for the semester
Number of Law Students: 325
NIU is an LSAT Test Center
NIU LSAT Code Number: 1559
* Early application is encouraged, however we accept applications after the suggested priority deadline. The June LSAT is accepted for admission in the same year.
** Financial aid will be processed after the March 1 deadline.