JD Juris Doctor at University of Chicago

Programme overview

The Law School's JD programme includes a required first-year course set and a spring 1L elective, followed by upper-level study. A joint JD/MBA with Booth is available on an expedited timeline.

Faculty: Law School | Department: Law School | Intake: Autumn | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

Second and third years require 40 core credit hours, one professional responsibility course, two courses with substantial writing and eight credits in experiential courses; upper-level courses are grouped in areas such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Taxation and Health Law.

Career pathways

For the Class of 2025, 98.1% were employed 10 months after graduation, with a median private-sector salary of $225,000.

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Application information

Entry requirements

JD: LSAC Flexible Application; LSAT, GRE or GMAT (GMAT only for current UChicago graduate students or dual-degree applicants) taken within five years; transcripts through LSAC CAS (no GPA minimum stated); two letters of recommendation required (up to four); resume and personal statement; English proficiency unless waived: TOEFL iBT 104 or IELTS Academic 7.5 with no section below 7.0; $90 fee; application deadline March 1.

USD 86,856 a year (2026-27). Law School JD tuition for the nine-month 2026-27 academic year (Autumn, Winter, Spring quarters), as stated in the cost of attendance; excludes the graduate student services fee, transcript fee, housing, books, health insurance and other expenses. Source

Intake: Autumn

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