UIC Law

Introduction

Where Passion Meets Purpose

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Law is on a mission to connect aspiring law practitioners to their purpose in the world. As Chicago’s only public law school a part of the R1 institution, UIC Law prepares aspiring lawyers to lead and succeed in the practice of law through unique interdisciplinary programming and opportunities where students can advance social justice, impact their communities, and step into their next academic and professional achievement. Embrace the journey ahead and take full advantage of the resources and support available to you.

JD Programs at UIC Law

Apply for Fall 2027

At UIC Law, social justice is not what you study; it is what you embody. You’ll enter as a student and leave as a change agent — influencing communities, progressing policies, leading innovations, or serving as a voice for the unheard. UIC Law is now accepting applications for Fall 2027. Explore flexible JD programs, requirements and application information, or connect with members of our community to learn more about how we connect legal training with real-world impact.

JD Programs at UIC Law

Practice-Ready Skills Employers Value

The evolving curriculum at UIC Law combines an understanding of both the theory and practice of the law, and is designed to equip aspiring lawyers with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed from their first day on the job. Develop the strategic, analytical, and transactional skills that are so valuable to employers, regardless of the concentration you choose.

Academics at UIC Law

Training Beyond The Classroom

UIC Law connects legal training with real-world impact through robust experiential learning education programs. In fact, fieldwork and practical training are required for all of our students before graduation. Explore the different ways you can satisfy this requirement while directly impacting your community.

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Support From Day 1

When you attend UIC Law, you are immediately catapulted into a network of support that begins the moment your enter our door and extends post-commencement. Explore programs and departments designed to empower and educate students and alumni through information sharing, skills training, job search assistance, and continued career development.

career support at UIC Law

How good is UIC Law for Law School?

Leader Named a Legal Education Innovator: Law Schools Shaping 2026 by The Education Magazine
Top Law schools to produce government workers by abovethelaw.com
Best Law school for Intellectual Property with an A+ rating by preLaw Magazine

Built to Lead in Chicago

Students from UIC Law have gone on to help shape some of the city's best law firms, courthouses, and government offices at every level. We place emphasis on building lawyers who think across multiple disciplines, adapt to change, and approach problems with both skill and integrity, and our collective dedication to the pursuit of justice serves as a foundation to our commitment to helping progress Chicago forward.

Building the City's Next Best:

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Study Law in the 3rd Largest Legal District in the Country

Nestled in the center of it all, the UIC School of Law is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the 3rd largest legal industry in the nation. UIC Law’s premiere location is conveniently housed alongside the Chicago Bar Association building, federal court houses, and a host of prestigious law firms, creating ample opportunities for students to intern, extern, and stay connected to firms.

Download the UIC Law JD Viewbook to learn more about our enrollment population, from average LSAT scores and grade point averages, to where our alumni begin their legal careers post-commencement.

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Globally Recognized Leadership

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A Legacy of Generational Impact

The impactful work conducted by students, alumni and faculty at UIC Law has the power to leave a long lasting impact on future generations to come. Members of our law school community are influential in spearheading important research and curating special projects and initiatives that have the power to effect how laws and legal protocols are handled in the future. Our students have the keen ability to take a problem in society and develop actionable steps to further social justice and public service in the community.