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Best Colleges for First Professional Degree
in Law

24 colleges ranked by graduate median earnings. Filter by acceptance rate, tuition, deadlines, SAT & ACT — updated for 2026 admissions.

24 Colleges
📍 Illinois
🎓 First Professional Degree

Showing 1–24 of 24 colleges in Illinois

University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Feb 15 Fee $75
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University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
View college details
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Nov 3 Decision Dec 15 Fee $75
View college details
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Highly Selective
Acceptance rate 4.8%
Annual cost
$86,856/yr
Grad earnings
$91,885
SAT avg
1,554
ACT mid
34
Apply by Jan 5 Decision Mar 15 Fee $75
View college details
DePaul University
Chicago, Illinois
🏢 Private Safety
Acceptance rate 73.5%
Annual cost
$59,467/yr
Grad earnings
$68,751
SAT avg
1,254
ACT mid
N/A
Apply by Nov 15 Decision Dec 15
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Frequently asked questions

How many colleges offer First Professional Degree in Law in Illinois?
24 colleges and universities currently offer First Professional Degree programs in Law in Illinois, based on the latest US Department of Education College Scorecard data.
Which college has the highest graduate earnings for Law in Illinois?
University of Chicago leads with median graduate earnings of $91,885 ten years after enrollment for First Professional Degree graduates.
Which Law colleges in Illinois have rolling admissions?
Colleges with rolling admissions accept applications year-round, including Northern Illinois University, Trinity International University-Illinois. Rolling admissions is ideal for students who missed regular deadlines.
What SAT score do I need for Law programs?
SAT requirements vary widely by college selectivity. Use the "My SAT score" filter above to see only colleges where your score meets or exceeds the average admitted student, from open-admission colleges to highly selective universities.

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