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#Northwestern University School of Law - Ranking, LSAT, Reviews

Law School Overview

Northwestern University offers 5 concentrations and 4 options for joint-degree programs, giving you additional educational opportunities beyond the JD.

Bar Exam

The bar exam is one of the most important benchmarks for law school graduates and 91% of Northwestern University students pass the bar exam on their first try. Compared to other schools, this is an average passing rate, so you can be assured that Northwestern University will adequately prepare you for the exam.

LSAT and GPA

The most recent set of students admitted to Northwestern University had a median LSAT score of 168 out of 180. This is an extremely high score compared to the scores needed to gain admission to other schools so make sure you prepare adequately for the exam.

Northwestern University had an acceptance rate of 24.7% for its recent set of admitted students. Of these accepted students, 24.3% matriculated. After the first year, 4.8% of students chose to leave Northwestern University, and 0.01% of students transferred out.