Notre Dame Law School

Notre Dame, IL Private ABA Accredited

Notre Dame Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1869, Notre Dame Law School, also known as Notre Dame Law, is a private law school located in Notre Dame, Illinois. Notre Dame Law School is a law school of the University of Notre Dame. Last year, 182 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 602. With 160 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 4 to 1.
For the academic year 2025-2026, the acceptance rate is 16.07% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 31.65% at Notre Dame Law School. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 170 and the average GPA is 3.89. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 92.15%. For the 184 graduates in 2025, 167 students got full-time jobs and 1 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for Notre Dame Law School.

2027 Tuition & fees

The 2027 Notre Dame Law School tuition & fee is $76,336 for prospective students.
91.68% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $30,000 at Notre Dame Law School. The average grant amount would cover 39.30% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2027 Tuition & fees1$76,336
2026 Tuition & fees2$76,336
Average Grant Amount$30,000
Grant Received91.68%
1 2027 tuition based on published amounts by Notre Dame Law School Financial Aid / Bursar.
2 2026 tuition based on ABA data.

Notre Dame Law School Directory Information

Notre Dame Law School's calendar type is Semesters system. An academic year starts August and, JD degree is conferred in May, August, and January. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 90 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2027 enrollment is March 15, 2027. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $75. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.