Quick Facts 2025–26
#9 in the nation for intellectual property law
#12 in the nation for trial advocacy
#14 in the nation among part-time programs
Employment Statistics
(Class of 2024)
Detailed employment statistics are available at kentlaw.iit.edu/statistics
Employment statistics 10 months post-graduation include graduates who are working full-time and part-time in all employment categories tracked by the American Bar Association.
Total Employed
Bar passage required, J.D. advantage or professional positions
89.3%
Full-Time, Long-Term Employment
Bar passage required or J.D. advantage positions
85.5%
9%
2025 Entering Class: By the Numbers
Preliminary statistics as of August 2025. For final ABA statistics: kentlaw.iit.edu/statistics
250
Total enrolled
Full-time: 221 Part-time: 29
41% Full-time students from out of state
23 Advanced degrees
19–44
Age range
56% Are women
2,220
Total applications
Bar Passage Statistics
30 States represented 13 Citizenship countries
For detailed statistics and additional information: kentlaw.iit.edu/statistics
Our support for bar readiness begins early. Through robust Academic Success Programming starting in students’ first year, we build a strong foundation in legal reasoning, study strategies, and exam performance that supports long-term success.
During their final term, students may also enroll in the Bar Foundations for Success course, an in-person, credit-bearing course that reinforces essential skills for the bar exam, including legal analysis, writing, and test-taking strategies. Together, these programs form a comprehensive pathway to help students enter the bar exam with confidence and competence.
As students approach graduation, we offer a series of Bar Success Workshops—free, in-person, targeted sessions—that focus on bar-specific skills such as essay writing, time management, and other bar exam strategies. The workshops are designed to help students navigate the intense demands of bar preparation with structure and support where students receive individualized feedback and coaching.
129 Universities represented
LSAT 156 / 163 25th/75th percentile LSAT 3.72 Median GPA 3.44/3.89 25th/75th percentile GPA
78.46% Illinois first-time bar pass rate (2024 calendar year)
92.57%
Ultimate bar pass rate (Class of 2022)
Joint Degrees
Business Administration (J.D./M.B.A.)
Finance (J.D./M.S.)
Global Business and Financial Law (J.D./LL.M.)
Public Administration (J.D./M.P.A.)
Sustainability Analytics and Management (J.D./M.S.)
LL.M. Programs
Global Business and Financial Law
International Intellectual Property Law
Legal Innovation and Technology
Trial Advocacy (for non-U.S. attorneys)
U.S., International, and Transnational Law (for non-U.S. attorneys)
LL.M. and Business Administration (LL.M./M.B.A.)
J.D. Certificate Programs
Business Law
Criminal Litigation
Environmental and Energy Law
Intellectual Property Law
International and Comparative Law
Labor and Employment Law
Legal Innovation and Technology
Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Praxis Program
Privacy Law
Public Interest Law
Workplace Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Clinical Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Criminal Defense
Litigation
Employee Benefit Claims
Estate Planning, Probate, and Transactional Law
Family Law
Immigration Law
Intellectual Property Law and Entrepreneurship
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Tax Law
2025 Entering Class
$1,830/credit hour (87 credits required for J.D.)
Substantial scholarship support is available to applicants with strong credentials. Awards are made at the time of admission based on the information contained in the admissions application. The Honors Scholars Program provides full-tuition awards to a select group of students with exceptional academic and leadership potential.
Application Process Overview
No application fee for J.D. applicants.
*Actual
Dates and Deadlines
September 15:
Begin accepting applications
December 31:
Priority application deadline
March 15:
Suggested application deadline
Rolling:
Decision notification
Required Application Materials
• Application form
• Resume
• Personal statement
• Letter of recommendation (one required and a maximum of two accepted)
• LSAT or GRE score
• CAS report (includes undergraduate and graduate transcripts)
Optional Application Materials
• Optional essay
• Addendum
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Founded in 1888, Chicago-Kent College of Law at Illinois Institute of Technology is the second-oldest law school in Illinois. Chicago-Kent is a national leader in legal education, recognized for its scholarly excellence, practical and hands-on education, future-focused programs, and outstanding foundational skills training. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and the Order of the Coif.
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