About NIU Law

NIU Law is at the heart of a diverse and active university campus of over 17,000 students in DeKalb, Illinois, located on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area, one of the world’s largest and most diversified economies – with more than 400 major corporate headquarters, including 31 in the Fortune 500.

Admissions

Admissions Data for the NIU Law Fall 2024 Entering Class
LSAT 75th Percentile 153
LSAT Median 150
LSAT 25th Percentile 147
GPA 75th Percentile 3.59
GPA Median 3.25
GPA 25th Percentile 3.07
NIU Law Fall 2024 Entering Class Demographics
First-Year Enrollment 123
Women 55%
Minority 39%
Out-of-State Residents 25%
Universities Represented 66
Majors Represented 36
Student-Faculty Ratio 7.6:1

Careers and Employment Outcomes

View our consistently strong employment outcomes in our ABA Employment Summary and NALP Reports.

NIU College of Law Nondiscrimination Policy

The Northern Illinois University College of Law is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, sex, marital or parental status, status based on the Victims' Economic Security and Safety Act (VESSA), or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. Further, the Constitution and Bylaws of Northern Illinois University provides for equal treatment regardless of political views or affiliation and regardless of sexual orientation. Inquiries concerning application of Title IX, Section 504, and other statutes and regulations may be referred to Ethics and Compliance Office, Northern Illinois University, Health Services Building, 2nd Floor, DeKalb, IL 60115, eco@niu.edu, telephone 815-753-5560. The College of Law believes that a diverse collegial environment best serves its educational and professional goals, and thus particularly encourages applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups.