How many law schools are in Illinois?

Illinois has 9 ABA-accredited law schools, including University of Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign.

What LSAT score do I need for law schools in Illinois?

LSAT medians at Illinois law schools range from 149 to 174. The average across all schools is 161.

What is the average acceptance rate for Illinois law schools?

The average acceptance rate for law schools in Illinois is 34%. Rates range from highly selective to open-admission programs.

What is the bar passage rate for Illinois law schools?

The average first-time bar passage rate for Illinois law school graduates is 77%. Individual school rates vary based on selectivity and bar prep programs.

How much does law school cost in Illinois?

Tuition at Illinois law schools ranges from $0 to $83,316 per year. Total cost of attendance includes living expenses, which vary by city.

9 Law Schools in Illinois

Compare 9 ABA-accredited law schools in Illinois by rankings, LSAT/GPA medians, employment outcomes, and tuition.

Law Schools

Top 50 Ranked

Avg Acceptance

34%

Avg LSAT

161

Avg Employment

Avg Bar Passage

77%

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University of Chicago Chicago

University of Chicago #4

Chicago, Illinois

LSAT 174 GPA 3.97 10%

#12

Northwestern University Evanston

Northwestern University #12

Evanston, Illinois

LSAT 173 GPA 3.96 12%

#32

University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign Champaign

University of Illinois—Urbana Champaign #32

Champaign, Illinois

LSAT 166 GPA 3.81 33%

75+

Loyola University—Chicago Chicago

Loyola University—Chicago 75+

Chicago , Illinois

LSAT 161 GPA 3.70 28%

75+

Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) Chicago

Illinois Institute of Technology (Kent) 75+

Chicago, Illinois

LSAT 161 GPA 3.72 39%

75+

DePaul University Chicago

DePaul University 75+

Chicago, Illinois

LSAT 158 GPA 3.61 35%

75+

University of Illinois—Chicago Chicago

University of Illinois—Chicago 75+

Chicago, Illinois

LSAT 153 GPA 3.40 53%

Northern Illinois University DeKalb

Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, Illinois

LSAT 150 GPA 3.41 44%

Southern Illinois University—Carbondale Carbondale

Southern Illinois University—Carbondale

Carbondale, Illinois

LSAT 149 GPA 3.38 56%

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Law Schools in Illinois: 2026 Overview

Illinois has 9 ABA-accredited law schools with an average LSAT median of 161 (range: 149–174) , an average GPA median of 3.66, and an average acceptance rate of 34%. 3 schools are ranked in the US News top 50.

The average first-time bar passage rate across Illinois schools is 77%. Tuition ranges from $0 to $83,316 per year.

Data from ABA 509 disclosures and 136,000+ self-reported applicant outcomes (LSD.Law).

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