JD Law at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

At Chicago-Kent, you’ll gain the forward-thinking skills needed to become a standout legal professional. Our J.D. program seamlessly blends legal theory with real-world practice, ensuring that you’re fully prepared to succeed in today’s legal landscape.

Faculty: Chicago-Kent College of Law | Department: Law | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Chicago-Kent offers both full-time and part-time divisions. Entrance, scholastic, and graduate requirements are the same for both divisions, and full-time faculty teach in both divisions. Three years are normally required for full-time day division students to complete the 87 credit hours needed for the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Career pathways

Graduates of Chicago-Kent’s Juris Doctor (J.D.) program pursue careers as: Attorney; Compliance officer; In-house counsel; Explore the benefits of a law degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the law school is highly competitive, with many more applicants than seats in the entering class. Students are admitted to the law school based on the information contained in their applications, their admissions test scores (LSAT or GRE), and their undergraduate records. Although the GPA and test scores are important criteria, other qualitative factors are considered. Particular emphasis is given to the nature and rigor of the undergraduate curriculum, writing ability, the personal statement, and letters of recommendation, particularly those from academic sources. Applicants for admission to Chicago-Kent must have received a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university prior to beginning classes at the law school in mid-August.

USD 56,550 a year (2026-27). First-year full-time day tuition for the 2026 entering class (30 credits); $60,320 if 32 credits; part-time evening $41,470 (22 credits), part-time day $43,355 (23 credits); per credit hour $1,885. Excludes mandatory fees and health insurance. Source

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: regular deadline January 31. Spring term: October 1, extended to October 15. GRE is required for PhD applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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