Why NIU Law?
Personalized Attention
Our outstanding and highly educated faculty provide individualized attention, facilitate student comprehension and preparation for the practice of law, and cultivate a strong sense of community.
Value
Recognized as a "Best Value Law School" by National Jurist for four of the past five years, NIU Law offers an unbeatable combination of high quality education, excellent outcomes and affordable costs.
Bar Passage and Employment
NIU Law has consistently strong employment statistics for each graduating class. Our current ultimate (two year) bar pass rate is 85.71%
Proximity to Chicago
Located in a vibrant university community just over an hour from Chicago, NIU Law combines the benefits of a large university campus with access to the Chicago metropolitan area, home to one of the nation’s most dynamic legal communities.
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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.