Law Schools in Illinois

Are you are looking to go to one of the law schools in Illinois? There are 9 ABA accredited law schools in Illinois.

The highest ranked law school in Illinois is University of Chicago, which was ranked 3 by US News in 2025. The school has an LSAT median of 173 and a GPA median of 3.94.

The best law school in Illinois depends on what you're looking for. Every law school is different, just like every person is different.

Other schools in Illinois include Northwestern Law School, University of Illinois College of Law, Loyola Law School Chicago, Chicago Kent Law School, Depaul Law School, Northern Illinois University Law School, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, SIU School of Law. If you want to go to law school in Illinois, you should consider these schools.

ABA accredited law schools in Illinois

You can also check out law schools in the states that border Illinois: Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Kentucky, Missouri, Wisconsin.

Detailed information on Illinois law schools

University of Chicago Law School

Chicago, Illinois

Rank 3 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 3 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 169/173/175
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.83/3.94/3.99
Acceptance rate: 12.7
Bar passage rate: 97.1

Northwestern Law School

Evanston, Illinois

Rank 10 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 10 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 166/172/174
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.77/3.95/4.0
Acceptance rate: 15.4
Bar passage rate: 91.6

University of Illinois College of Law

Champaign, Illinois

Rank 48 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 48 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 160/165/167
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.47/3.77/3.88
Acceptance rate: 46.8
Bar passage rate: 72.5

Loyola Law School Chicago

Chicago , Illinois

Rank 79 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 79 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 157/160/163
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.6/3.6/3.75
Acceptance rate: 43.0
Bar passage rate: 83.6

Chicago Kent Law School

Chicago, Illinois

Rank 107 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 107 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 155/160/162
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.43/3.74/3.89
Acceptance rate: 49.4
Bar passage rate: 84.1

Depaul Law School

Chicago, Illinois

Rank 133 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 133 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 153/158/159
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.16/3.65/3.82
Acceptance rate: 45.4
Bar passage rate: 75.0

Northern Illinois University Law School

DeKalb, Illinois

Rank 150 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 150 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 147/150/153
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.07/3.26/3.59
Acceptance rate: 55.6
Bar passage rate: 59.6

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

Chicago, Illinois

Rank 169 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 169 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 149/152/154
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 3.12/3.38/3.61
Acceptance rate: 64.1
Bar passage rate: 59.2

SIU School of Law

Carbondale, Illinois

Rank 175 (US News 2025)

Ranked: 175 by US News in 2025.
LSAT percentiles (25/50/75): 144/148/152
GPA percentiles (25/50/75): 2.91/3.38/3.58
Acceptance rate: 67.4
Bar passage rate: 65.7

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llama

22:47

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12:52

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RasheedWallaceFan

12:53

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RasheedWallaceFan

12:55

also ur first choice is kansas but you didnt apply there?

llama

12:55

@RasheedWallaceFan: Hi. Yes, I waited for April LSAT, put almost all apps (which were sent really early) so that basically most of my apps were reviewed In May. Shot myself in the foot for 155 -> 161 lmao. Would not recommend 10/10

llama

12:57

@RasheedWallaceFan: unironically, KSLS was my top choice, however by April LSAT their app had closed. It was like waiting to date ur dream partner, but waiting until you graduate uni, then by the time u graduate uni, your soul mate is already married with 2.4 kids and 1.6 dogs. Heartbreak.exe fr fr

NemoPropheta

12:58

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llama

13:00

No, I think what I will do is flip a coin: heds NKU, tails NEL|B what u guys think bout dat. Then once 1L - if good at LS, try to transfer, if bad at LS or one of my grandiose ideas/inventions are viable, drop out and pursue.

RasheedWallaceFan

13:10

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13:10

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Bettercaulsaul

13:33

Most schools will hold your application for the next test score to be released into your account as well. I was notified by an admissions director that if a decision is processed they will not retroactively go back for the new score even if higher

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:34

I vote NEL-Boston so we can be friends :D

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:34

But it says you withdrew?? :(

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

13:41

@Bettercaulsaul: in my experience, there is often an option on the application for you to choose whether you'd like them to review your application as-is ASAP or hold it until your new score is released. but it probably varies by school—I just remember seeing that option on at least a few app forms

llama

2:21

While I am unsure of what option you are referring to, I personally just emailed each school and asked for them to hold my app pending my lsat score release.

llama

2:22

Sorry WNE = Western New England not NEL|B

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