Prospective Students
Student Profile
DePaul University College of Law and its alumni have been a prominent and integral part of the Chicago legal community for more than a century. Our graduates hold positions of leadership throughout the nation in law firms, corporations, government and in the judiciary. The College of Law is located in the heart of Chicago, one of the nation's largest legal and business communities.
Total Enrollment for Fall 2012
| J.D. Students | 884 |
| Full-Time | 742 |
| Part-Time | 142 |
| Total University Enrollment | 24,966 |
Fall 2012 Entering Class Statistics
| Total Applications | 4,150 |
| Full-Time Enrollment | 236 |
| Part-Time Enrollment | 37 |
| Median LSAT | 158 |
| LSAT 25th and 75th Percentiles | 153 - 160 |
| Median Undergraduate GPA | 3.41 |
| GPA 25th and 75th Percentiles | 3.08 - 3.57 |
| Full-Time Age Range | 20 – 47 |
| Full-Time Median Age | 23 |
| Part-Time Age Range | 21 – 50 |
| Part-Time Median Age | 23 |
| Minority Students | 25% |
| Female Students | 58% |
| Out-of-State Enrollment (Full-Time) | 50% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
| Full-Time Program | $43,220 |
| Part-Time Evening Division | $28,085 |
Merit-based scholarships are awarded at the time of acceptance and no separate application is required. Students must complete the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for need-based aid.
Faculty
| Full-Time Faculty | 57 |
| Adjunct Faculty | 83 |
Employment & Career Services Information
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Illinois Bar Passage Rate (July 2012)
DePaul First-time Test Takers 88%
Career Services Programs
- One-on-one job search strategy sessions with experienced counselors
- Myriad opportunities to connect with alumni
- Public and private externship opportunities
- Resume, interview, and professional development skills training
- Public and private sector job postings
- On-campus interview program and regional job fairs: patent public interest, diversity, etc.
- Mock interview and mentoring opportunities
- Judicial clerkship counseling and application support
Law Library
| Total Volumes (including microfiche) | 411,000 |
| Librarians | 8 |
| Support Staff | 12 |
| Seating Capacity | 490 seats |
| Group Study & Media Viewing Rooms | 12 |
Electronic & Online Resources
- Wireless connectivity throughout the Law School
- 4th, 5th, and 6th Floor—Law Library (I-Share, CALI, GPO Access, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Hein OnLine, BNA, etc.)
- 14th Floor Lewis Center (Microsoft Word, Internet, E-mail)
