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University of Chicago Law School

Chicago, IL

LL.M. at University of Chicago Law School in Chicago, Illinois (private university). Taught over three quarters, October to June.

Programmes

Programme

Taught over three quarters, October to June.

Source · checked 16 Oct 2026

Cost

LL.M. tuition, 2026–27

$86,856 LL.M. tuition for 2026–27, plus a $1,560 graduate student services fee. About 30% of each class gets a merit grant, not included here.

Source · checked 16 Oct 2026

Good to know

Requirement: English

TOEFL 104 (tests before 21 January 2026) or 5 on the new TOEFL scale; IELTS 7.5 overall with at least 7.0 in each section; Duolingo not accepted

Source · checked 16 Oct 2026

Requirement: First degree

A first degree in law, completed before enrolling in September.

Source · checked 16 Oct 2026

Scholarships

About 30% of each class gets a merit grant; average $15,000–$20,000; at most 50% of tuition.

Source · checked 16 Oct 2026

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