Northern Illinois University application requirements

Apply by April 1. Northern Illinois University charges no application fee. Northern Illinois University requires 5 application materials, listed below.

Deadline

Application deadline: April 1.

What you must submit

• Application via LSAC
• LSAT score
• Transcripts via CAS
• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation

Northern Illinois University requires the LSAC Credential Assembly Service (CAS) for this application.

Tests accepted: LSAT.

Recommendation letters

1 required, up to 4 accepted

Personal statement

Two pages, double spaced: discuss how personal, academic and/or professional experiences motivated you to pursue a legal education

Fees and waivers

Northern Illinois University charges no application fee.

Fee waivers: No application fee charged - school FAQ states 'NIU Law does not charge an application fee' and the 2025 Standard 509 report (law.niu.edu) lists application fee 'None'

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Requirements verified 2026-10-20 against Northern Illinois University's published application instructions. Deadlines and fees change each cycle — confirm on the school's site before you submit. Medians from ABA Standard 509 disclosures via ILRG, Fall 2025 entering class.