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WEBIn a recent essay in The Chronicle, the Johns Hopkins political scientist Steven Teles asserted that “the public’s impression that American higher education has grown increasingly closed-minded is undeniably correct.”He pointed to the declining presence of conservatives on academic faculties and in graduate cohorts, arguing that it poses an acute problem for how academe functions and is ...
Master of Laws (LLM) - University of Chicago Law School
WEBOn behalf of our Graduate Studies Committee, welcome to the University of Chicago Law School! The University of Chicago Law School uniquely offers the combination of a small (70–80 students) and diverse (more than 25 nationalities) LLM program with a real sense of community among our students. The rigorous and elite academic atmosphere at the Law School is part of the experience both inside ...
Admissions - University of Chicago Law School
WEBThe joint degree program combines the interdisciplinary strengths and distinct flexibility of two world-leading institutions to prepare students for careers at the intersection of business and law. An integrated curriculum allows students to maximize their time with the world-class faculty at the University of Chicago and earn a Juris Doctor ...
FAQs: Personal Statement | University of Chicago Law School
WEBYour personal statement should not have errors - this is a sample of your writing and it should be a strong reflection of your written communication skills. Edit extensively and make sure to remove tracked changes. Be concise and organize your thoughts. Remember basic writing skills and essay structure.
Application Requirements - University of Chicago Law School
WEBThank you for your interest in the University of Chicago Law School. Each year, we receive roughly 5,000 applications for our entering class of approximately 195 students. The Admissions Committee reviews every completed application we receive. Paperless Admissions Process The Law School utilizes a paperless admissions process, which means we receive, process, and evaluate all applications ...
JD Program - University of Chicago Law School
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Why Do People Obey the Law? - University of Chicago Law School
WEBJan 13, 2015 · In the first Chicago’s Best Ideas lecture of the new year, Professor Richard McAdams addressed a question that has been debated by economists, philosophers, sociologists, and — in a new book due out next month — McAdams himself. Why do people obey the law? Economists credit deterrence, saying that legal sanctions influence behavior, and sociologists point to legitimacy, the idea that ...
Curriculum - University of Chicago Law School
WEBJD Students First-year law students take a required set of courses listed below, as well as a 1L elective in the spring. The list of electives available changes each year. Additional degree requirements include the successful completion of a class designated as meeting the professional responsibility requirement, 40 core credit hours in the second and third years, two courses with a ...
The Illinois Bar Exam | University of Chicago Law School
WEBThe Illinois Bar Exam is administered by the Illinois Board of Admissions to the Bar. Illinois has adopted the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and offers the exam twice a year, in February and July. Eligibility Applicants seeking admission to the bar are eligible to take the exam based on two (2) educational requirements: Applicants must have graduated from a four-year high school or other preparatory ...
Academic Calendar | University of Chicago Law School
WEBAdd to Calendar 2024-09-05 17:00:00 2024-09-15 14:36:34 Autumn 2024 Quarter Bidding Results Posted Online Event details: https://www.law.uchicago.edu/events/autumn ...