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About the program
A four-year degree focused almost entirely on law, With advocacy and legal skills training.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Laws can develop the ability to interpret relevant legal or policy concepts
- Evaluate evidence and arguments and communicate structured
- Ethically informed analysis. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Solicitor (Law Society FE-1 exams)
- Barrister (King's Inns entrance exams)
- Journalism
- Policy development
- Business and finance
- Management consulting
- NGO sector
Curriculum
- Four years of 60 credits each
- Concentrating on law throughout. Students take the core modules needed for professional legal training plus optional modules
- With modules developing legal writing and advocacy. Law and Technology modules run in years two and three.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognized undergraduate degree and supporting academic records
- Subject to the university and program admission criteria.
Accepted academic background
Relevant prior university degree and transcripts
Language tests
- IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Juris Doctor and Master of Laws admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $56,436 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $50 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Chicago (Loop and Lincoln Park campuses) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Law |
| Department | Department of Law and Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 86 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Nov 2027
367 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $56,436 USD per year. The application fee is $50 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $27,695 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic IELTS 6.5, IELTS Academic 6.5.