Law School
UChicago offers outstanding preparation for law school. The College's liberal arts curriculum gives students the analytical and critical thinking skills needed to excel in law school and the legal profession. In the 2026 law school admissions cycle, UChicago students and alumni had a 90% acceptance rate.
Law School Application Timeline
Review the law school application timeline for a general overview of the process and suggested timing for each step.
Chicago Law Scholars Program
Only College students and alumni can apply to the University of Chicago Law School through this early decision program with a guaranteed merit scholarship.
Application Requirements
Be sure to account for all requirements for law school well before you apply. Learn more about law school application requirements.
Law Applicant Support Series
Click here to learn more about how we can help you through every step of the process with specialized workshops, individualized advising, and comprehensive application review.
Legal Writing Competition
January 2027 | Indicate Interest Here
The Careers in Law Legal Writing Competition invites students to adopt the role of Supreme Court clerks writing a draft opinion on a real case. Students review lower court opinions and present, individually or as a team, a written opinion and oral argument to be judged by the CIL team and law school faculty.