Admissions
Admission to Northwestern Law is extremely competitive; the median LSAT is in the top 2% of all test takers nationwide, ranking it #6 among all law schools. The Fall 2011 entering class had a median GPA of 3.8 and a median LSAT of 170.
The Law School's admissions philosophy also places unusual emphasis on matriculating students demonstrating maturity and interpersonal skills, attributes the School believes are conducive to career success. To this end, every applicant is invited to interview, either with a member of the admissions staff or a local alum. The interviewing program focuses on such personal qualities as speaking and writing skills, judgment, and ambition.
The School’s practical philosophy is manifested in a strong preference for applicants with at least two years of work experience. Approximately 95% of the school's students enter with at least one year of full-time work experience; 80% possess more than two years of experience. In this respect, Northwestern Law is similar to many business schools.
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