J.D. Admissions Viewbook, 2022-23

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The setting sun illuminates the windows of Eck Commons II at Notre Dame Law School.

NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL

EDUCATING A DIFFERENT KIND OF LAWYER At Notre Dame Law School, we see the law as more than just a profession.

We encourage students to view the practice of law as a service to others, to explore the moral and ethical dimensions of the law, and to discover their unique roles in furthering the cause of justice.

As an eminent law school at the heart of a great Catholic university, our view of legal education is informed and inspired by our religious tradition.

It’s a tradition that spans the globe, embraces people of all backgrounds, and illustrates the possibilities of dialogue between reason and faith.

With rigorous academics, attentive faculty, and a close-knit community, Notre Dame is a place where generations of lawyers have found their callings. They have learned to be counselors to those in need, to be voices for the voiceless, and to use their talents to uphold human dignity.

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They have learned what it means to be a different kind of lawyer.

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ACADEMICS Notre Dame Law School’s curriculum—a mix of analytical training in the classroom and hands-on experiences in externships, clinics, skills courses, and immersion programs—is designed to provide students with the foundation they need to practice law in a diverse, global economy.

Some students choose to pair their J.D. with a second Notre Dame degree, such as an MBA or a Master of Global Affairs, through one of our dual-degree programs. Law students who do not pursue a dual degree are allowed to take 9 credit hours in Notre Dame’s other graduate programs.

Students pursuing a J.D. have the option of specializing in a particular area of the law by following one of our programs of study.

Notre Dame’s extensive global network provides law students with several opportunities to study abroad and gain international work experience.

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BUSINESS LAW

ACADEMICS

PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Study the constantly changing legal puzzles that face businesses, with a special emphasis on transactional practice.

CRIMINAL LAW Prepare to uphold the rule of law by learning the procedures lawyers must follow to prosecute and defend criminal charges.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW Develop expertise in the law of natural resource use and protection—from water, to oil and gas, to climate change.

GLOBAL LAW

The Law School’s programs of study serve as guides to help students identify courses and experiential learning opportunities that align with their professional interests. Students can then choose to concentrate on an area of law by focusing on a particular program of study or by taking courses in more than one program of study.

Students are not required to choose one of these programs, and none of the programs has an application process.

This is by no means a comprehensive list of Notre Dame Law School’s offerings. Students interested in another specialty—such as sports law, health law, or immigration law—will find strong courses and experiential learning opportunities to pursue other paths.

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Explore the transnational issues that arise in many of today’s legal problems through a deeper study of international and comparative law.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND TECHNOLOGY LAW Learn core IP doctrines—patents, copyrights, trademarks, and unfair competition—plus fields such as design, cyberlaw, and antitrust.

LAW, ETHICS, AND PUBLIC POLICY Understand and analyze the standards by which we can gauge the value of laws. This program focuses on critical moral evaluation.

PUBLIC LAW Learn about the area of law that regulates the structure of government and its relations with individuals and foreign nations.

REAL ESTATE LAW Build a foundation to address various real estate issues in legal practice, including development, finance, land use, and transactions.

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I can’t stress enough what a special place the University of Notre Dame is and the role the Law School plays within it. Our school is committed to creating lawyers who care about excellence with purpose. Our mission statement calls us to train a different kind of lawyer, one that has an impact for good, one who is a force for good.

As the needs of our society call for ethically and morally guided lawyers and leaders, Notre Dame will continue to answer that call.

dean perspective G. MARCUS COLE Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law

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S T U D E N TS I N 1 L C L AS S

We aim to enroll no more than 180 students in each first-year class. These small class sizes ensure that our expert faculty are accessible to students.

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N O C L AS S S E CT I O N S , N O C L AS S R A N K I N G S

We do not divide our student body into sections, and we do not rank students

by GPA. These are two intentional ways that Notre Dame Law School fosters a sense of community where classmates know each other and learn together in a collegial environment.

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These organizations enable students to plan their own programming that delves into specific legal topics, bringing in top legal experts and alumni as guest speakers on myriad subjects. Student organizations also offer professional development and networking opportunities. At the same time, students build community among classmates who share common interests.

These publications offer students further opportunities for research and writing.

S T U D E N T O RGA N I Z AT I O N S

Alternative Dispute Resolution American Civil Liberties Union American Constitution Society

S T U D E N T- R U N J O U R N A LS

International Law Society

LGBT Law Forum

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association

Middle Eastern Law Students Association

Black Law Students Association

Military and Veteran Law Society

Business Law Forum

Moot Court

Christian Legal Society

National Lawyers Guild

Education Law Forum

Native American Law Students Association

Federalist Society First Generation Professionals Food and Beverage Law Club Future Prosecuting Attorneys Council Health Law Society Hispanic Law Students Association Intellectual Property Law Society International Human Rights Society

Journal of Law, Ethics & Public Policy Journal of Legislation Journal on Emerging Technologies

Legal Voices for Children and Youth

Married Law Students Organization

Exoneration Project

Journal of International & Comparative Law

Jus Vitae (Right to Life)

Art, Cultural Heritage, and Museum Law Society

Environmental Law Society

Notre Dame Law Review

Public Interest Law Forum Real Estate Law Society Saint Thomas More Society Space Law Society Sports, Communications, and Entertainment Law Forum Student Bar Association Tax Law Society Transactional Law Society Vis Moot Women’s Legal Forum

D E A N ’ S I N I T I AT I V E S

Dean G. Marcus Cole has rolled out several new initiatives since he arrived at Notre Dame Law School in 2019.

The Global Lawyering Initiative has created additional international opportunities, including new exchange programs with top law schools in Paris, Hamburg, Tel Aviv, and Nairobi; new Honor Scholars summer programs in Ireland and Germany; and enhancements to the longstanding Notre Dame London Law Programme.

The Religious Liberty Initiative promotes religious freedom for people of all faiths through scholarship, events, and the new Religious Liberty Clinic. During the 2021–22 academic year, a dozen students assisted faculty with amicus briefs in 10 cases, including five cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, students and faculty co-authored op-eds that were published by media outlets such as Newsweek and the Houston Chronicle.

The Law School has also focused more attention and resources toward diversity, equity, and inclusion. Visit law.nd.edu/georgefloyd to read Dean Cole’s essay, “I am George Floyd. Except, I can breathe. And I can do something.” nr ot e m daemleaw l aw n ot e rda

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Professor Stephanie Barclay, who directs Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Initiative, clerked for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch during the court’s 2021 term.

FACULTY Notre Dame Law School’s faculty members are renowned scholars who are respected within academia and the legal field.

Many of our professors have served as judicial clerks, including 14 at the U.S. Supreme Court.

One longtime faculty member, Amy Coney Barrett, was appointed as a Supreme Court justice in 2020.

Other professors came to academia with years of

experience in law firms and businesses that enable them to offer valuable insights in the classroom.

The Law School’s small class sizes mean that our professors get to know students on an individual level. Our faculty recognize that educating a different kind of lawyer requires one-on-one attention as students discern their unique roles in furthering the cause of justice.

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P R I N C E TO N R E V I E W RANKING FOR B E S T P RO F E S S O R S Professor Paolo Carozza, an expert on international law, currently serves on the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe.

FAC U LT Y H AV E S E R V E D I N H I G H - P RO F I L E PO S I T I O N S I N : The White House U.S. Department of Justice U.S. State Department U.S. Treasury Department Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Inter-American Commission on Human Rights United Nations Venice Commission of the Council of Europe The Vatican

Professor Michael Addo, director of the ND London Law Programme, has contributed his expertise to United Nations projects in the areas of business and human rights.

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FACULTY

RESEARCH & SCHOLARSHIP Members of the Notre Dame Law School faculty are diverse in terms of their backgrounds, philosophies, and scholarly interests. Faculty expertise covers all areas of the law.

Many faculty members hold doctoral degrees in other subjects that relate to their areas of legal expertise.

This interdisciplinary approach is reflected in the Law School’s six research programs, which enable our professors to concentrate on their research, collaborate with other scholars throughout the world, and host conferences and lectures. The programs also provide opportunities for students to be directly involved in research projects.

Beyond academia, our faculty members serve in the community, across the nation, and internationally as government advisers, legal commentators, litigators, and judges. They are thought leaders, authoring prominent casebooks and journal articles. They also regularly file amicus curiae briefs in U.S. Supreme Court cases, and their research has been cited in major court decisions.

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I N T E R D I S C I P L I N A RY R E S E A RC H P RO G R A M S Church, State & Society

Law & Economics

Constitutional Structure

Law & Market Behavior

Intellectual Property & Technology Law

Private Law

R E S E A RC H AS S I S TA N TS

Approximately 75 law students, both during the school year and in the summer, serve as research assistants for professors. These positions allow students to work on cutting-edge legal issues and gain practical experience.

Scan the code below to watch a video about our Religious Liberty Initiative, including the experiences of research assistants.

Scan to watch a video about ND Law’s Religious Liberty Initiative.

Adjunct Professor Lisa Koop, center, supervises Notre Dame Law School’s externship with the National Immigrant Justice Center.

FACULTY

MENTORSHIP

I chose Notre Dame Law School because I wanted to be part of a community of lawyers where I would be able to challenge myself academically in a Christian environment.

The best thing was having classmates from all over the nation, and even all over the world.

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With small classes and a 7.2:1 student-faculty ratio, our professors are able to get to know students on an individual level. Also, many faculty members live near Notre Dame’s campus and are more accessible than they would be in a major metropolitan area. It’s not unusual for faculty members to help students make connections with other lawyers, judges, and business professionals, and provide guidance to students about pursuing careers, specific areas of practice, and clerkships.

CAROLINE CAPILI CLASS OF 2022 Beaumont, Texas

Our faculty take pride in providing valuable mentorship to Notre Dame Lawyers, both during law school and after they enter the profession. Alumni frequently talk about how the Notre Dame Law faculty offer the very best of themselves to help students grow in mind, body, and spirit as they learn to be lawyers. The time and attention our faculty invest in our students contribute to Notre Dame Law School’s unique sense of community. n ot r e da m e l aw n ot r e da m e l aw

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Professor Jimmy Gurulé, director of the Exoneration Justice Clinic, speaks to media in July 2021 about Andrew Royer, the clinic’s first exoneree.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Experiential learning—which includes opportunities in clinics, externships, skills courses, and immersion programs—is a core component of the Notre Dame Law School curriculum. These programs complement the analytical training of the classroom by enabling students to develop practical skills, explore potential career paths, and observe the justice system at work.

The Law School offers a wide variety of experiential learning opportunities on campus, in the greater

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South Bend community, and in cities such as Chicago; Washington, D.C.; and London.

Notre Dame Law School operates six clinics that function as teaching law offices where secondand third-year students work on real cases under the close supervision of faculty members. Two of the clinics, the Exoneration Justice Clinic and the Religious Liberty Clinic, opened in the fall of 2020.

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CLINICS A P P L I E D M E D I AT I O N C L I N I C Provides mediation services to people litigating civil matters such as child custody, parenting time, and landlord-tenant disputes.

C O M M U N I T Y D E V E LO P M E N T C L I N I C Offers non-litigation services to clients on a range of business, nonprofit, and real estate matters.

E V I CT I O N C L I N I C Represents low-income clients in litigation with a focus on eviction defense and related matters.

E XO N E RAT I O N J U S T I C E C L I N I C Investigates and litigates wrongful conviction cases to exonerate people based on actual innocence.

I N T E L L E CT UA L P RO P E RT Y & ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLINIC

Meeting the current and former clients is definitely the most meaningful experience I’ve had while working at the Exoneration Justice Clinic.

Whether they’re currently fighting for their freedom or exonerated years ago, their ability to remain resilient and strong is truly one of the most admirable things I’ve ever witnessed. It’s an honor to help them in whatever capacity we can.

Counsels entrepreneurs on matters such as provisional patent preparation, trademark registration, and licensing issues.

R E L I G I O U S L I B E RT Y C L I N I C Trains lawyers to defend religious freedom by pursuing claims in trial courts as well as appeals up to and including the U.S. Supreme Court.

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student perspective RILEY REALING CLASS OF 2023 Casper, Wyoming

Scan to watch a video about the Exoneration Justice Clinic.

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EXTERNSHIPS Notre Dame Law School teaches students to think like lawyers and practice the skills that are important for success in the profession. This education includes getting out of the classroom and working on cases with real clients, lawyers, and judges.

The Law School’s broad array of externships enables students to “try out” virtually any area of law. Students may participate in externships during the academic year at nonprofit organizations, government agencies, judicial chambers, and corporate counsel offices in the South Bend area, in Chicago and Washington, D.C., and while studying abroad in London. Students can even create their own externships through the Lawyering Practice Externship.

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Chicago

Students may spend one spring semester in an externship in Chicago, one of the nation’s largest and most diverse legal markets. The program operates out of Notre Dame’s building at 224 S. Michigan Ave.—across the street from Grant Park and the Art Institute of Chicago.

D.C.

Students can spend one spring semester in the nation’s capital in positions related to the federal government, including federal agencies, executive branch offices, and congressional offices. A weekly seminar taught by Notre Dame Law faculty rounds out the experience.

E X T E R N S H I PS AT N OT R E DA M E Seventh Circuit Practice

Lawyering Practice

Public Defender

Intercollegiate Athletics

National Immigrant Justice Center

Judicial

Corporate Counsel

Appalachia

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London

Students in the ND London Law Programme may work with British barristers and solicitors, global corporations, nonprofits, and government offices.

Externships enable students to enjoy a deeper experience while studying abroad and explore the possibility of a career in international law.

During the fall 2021 semester, Sophia Aguilar won an asylum case for a young mother and child from El Salvador as part of the National Immigrant Justice Center externship. ND Law students won three asylum cases through the externship during the 2021–22 academic year.

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SKILLS COURSES Notre Dame Law students hone their lawyering skills through courses that require them to practice the crafts of advocacy and legal writing under simulated conditions.

The Law School has long been a national leader in trial advocacy training in particular. Most students at Notre Dame Law School participate in at least one trial advocacy, appellate advocacy, or transactional skills course.

Practice trial skills through exercises such as depositions and simulated trials.

Intensive Trial Advocacy Comprehensive Trial Advocacy

t r a n s ac t i o n a l skills Learn to draft contracts and protect clients’ industrial and architecture designs.

Transactional Law Intensive Contract Drafting

Deposition Skills

Trade Dress and Design

Moot Court—Trial

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Practice brief writing and learn how to argue a case effectively at the appellate level.

Develop skills that lawyers need in all areas of the legal profession.

Appellate Advocacy

Negotiation

Moot Court— International

Alternative Dispute Resolution

Appellate Advocacy Competitions

Legal Interviewing and Counseling

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Students in the Notre Dame London Law Programme take classes in Fischer Hall, located next to Trafalgar Square in central London.

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Notre Dame’s unmatched global reach enables our students to connect with learning, research, and employment opportunities worldwide.

The recently announced Global Lawyering Initiative affirms Notre Dame Law School’s commitment to educating lawyers with a global perspective.

The Law School has been a leader in international legal education since establishing the Notre Dame London Law Programme in 1968. Today, in addition to London, our students may choose to study in Chile, China, France, Germany, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, and Switzerland through our exchange programs in those countries.

The initiative is creating exciting new opportunities such as the Dublin Honor Scholars Program, which places select students in paid summer internships at top Irish firms. The new Hamburg Honor Scholars Program will pay for select students to participate in Bucerius Law School’s prestigious summer programs or intern at leading law firms in Hamburg.

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LO N D O N L AW P RO G RA M M E Open to all second- and third-year law students.

Students may spend a semester or full year in London.

Faculty consists of prominent American, British, and European legal scholars.

Founded in 1968, it is the oldest study abroad program offered by a U.S. law school and the only ABA-approved, year-long overseas program offered by a U.S. law school.

Externship opportunities available with British barristers, solicitors, multinational corporations, government offices, nonprofit organizations, and law firms.

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I did not have the opportunity to study abroad during my undergraduate years, so having that option was an important factor in my law school search. After I started at ND Law, I learned more about what the London Law Programme had to offer and was excited to apply for an academic year. One of my best experiences while studying in London was my externship with a Notre Dame graduate and barrister who practices internationally.

ND Law students may study abroad for a semester in: Chile at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile China at Peking University Law School or Tsinghua University Law School France at Paris II PanthéonAssas University Germany at Bucerius Law School Ireland at Trinity School of Law Israel at Tel Aviv University

student perspective TAYLOR WEWERS CLASS OF 2023 Fort Smith, Arkansas

Italy at Universita Bocconi Kenya at Strathmore Law School Switzerland at the n ot r e da m e l aw University of Lucerne

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Alumni and students network at the Notre Dame Lawyers of Chicago reception at the Chicago Athletic Association. Notre Dame Lawyer Committees are active in more than 30 cities across the United States.

CAREERS Every student brings a unique mix of experiences and passions to law school, and every aspiring lawyer has a unique vision of professional success.

Notre Dame Law School is devoted to preparing all students to succeed on their individual career paths.

Notre Dame Lawyers are leaders in big law firms and corporate headquarters as well as government agencies and nonprofit organizations across the United States and abroad.

The Law School’s Career Development Office is staffed with experienced lawyers who are dedicated to helping students achieve their goals. From offering one-on-one advising and resume feedback to coordinating interview programs and networking opportunities with alumni, the CDO provides a full slate of services to assist students as they advance on their career paths.

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CLASS OF 2021 EMPLOYMENT 10 months after graduation

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Jobs requiring bar passage or J.D. advantage

Secured at federal, state, and international courts

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Education/ Graduate School

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F E D E R A L C L E R KS H I PS

Law firms hired 105 graduates from ND Law’s Class of 2021, and 86 of those hires were made by large law firms with more than 100 attorneys.

More than 9% of our 2021 graduates entered federal clerkships upon graduation — placing us 12th among U.S. law schools. Further, 5% of our 2021 graduates have accepted federal clerkships for future terms.

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3 Washington, D.C.

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5 San Francisco

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Students mingle with employers during the kickoff reception for Notre Dame Law School’s On-Campus Interviews.

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SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS O N - A N D O F F - CA M P U S I N T E R V I E W S

Notre Dame Law School welcomes employers from all over the United States to campus each August to interview rising 2Ls and 3Ls through the On-Campus Interview Program. Employers representing more than 275 offices in more than 60 cities interview Notre Dame Law students on campus through the program.

Many students also interview with employers through our Off-Campus Interview Programs, with standing events in New York and Dallas, as well as interviews in several other major cities such as Miami, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., through our partnership in The Law Consortium.

P U B L I C I N T E R E S T P RO G R A M S

Notre Dame has a history of encouraging its graduates to use their education for the public good—it’s a responsibility that flows directly from the University’s Catholic mission.

Notre Dame Law School encourages students to pursue legal careers where they can make important contributions to the world, even if those positions are in fields that pay lower salaries. The Law School offers a generous Loan Repayment Assistance Program and a multitude of fellowships and stipend programs to ensure that financial concerns do not prevent students from entering careers in public interest law and public service.

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C L E R KS H I P AS S I S TA N C E

Our graduates have a strong reputation for landing judicial clerkships.

The Career Development Office and dedicated faculty are equipped to assist students with securing clerkships. In the years following their graduation, individuals from our 2017–2021 classes have obtained at least 188 clerkships in federal, state, and local courts across the United States, including the U.S. Supreme Court.

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NATIONAL NATIONAL NETWORK NETWORK

Notre Dame Law School’s Homecoming, held annually in the fall on a weekend when the Fighting Irish have a home football game, is one of many events where alumni connect with each other and with current students.

One of the benefits of earning a degree from Notre Dame Law School is that graduates become members of a vibrant alumni community.

Notre Dame Lawyer Committees, which organize events and service projects, are active in more than 30 major cities. These loyal alumni are eager to assist students and new graduates with networking and mentorship as they start their careers.

As a Southern California native, I knew I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone and live somewhere new for law school. When considering various schools across the country, I prioritized a law school that would allow me to practice anywhere in the United States after graduation through a strong and farreaching alumni network.

And that is exactly what I found in Notre Dame.

alumni perspective AUSTIN DUNN CLASS OF 2022 La Habra, California

The Law School organizes networking opportunities throughout the academic year, during winter break, and over the summer. These events take place on campus and across the country to aid students in their nationwide job searches.

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Law students cheer on the Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium wearing The Law School Shirt, which is designed by law students each football season and sold by the Student Bar Association.

COMMUNITY The University of Notre Dame is widely regarded as one of America’s most beautiful college campuses, and the Law School is located in the heart of it.

With grassy, tree-lined quads, Collegiate Gothic architecture, two lakes, and nationally recognized landmarks like our Main Building’s Golden Dome and the Hesburgh Library’s “Touchdown Jesus” mural, Notre Dame provides an idyllic and inspiring setting for learning and growth.

The Law School’s location at the center of Notre Dame’s campus also contributes to the strong sense of community here, as law students are able to participate fully in the academic and social life of the University.

Notre Dame is both Catholic and catholic. When capitalized, the word refers to the Catholic Church and the faith that drives Notre Dame’s mission to be a force for good in the world. The lowercase word means comprehensive and universal, and it describes how Notre Dame, as a great university, embraces and includes people of all backgrounds, faiths, and viewpoints.

Generations of students have found a home at Notre Dame, and students of all backgrounds will find resources on campus and in the larger South Bend community to nurture their academic progress, wellness, and faith.

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Student volunteers at Green Bridge Growers, a nonprofit run by Professor Jay Tidmarsh’s family

The deciding factor that led to my enrollment at Notre Dame was the people.

As a husband and father, it was important to be in an environment that was supportive of my situation.

Additionally, as a firstgeneration student, I knew that I needed more help than my peers in navigating the maze that law school can be. As soon as I was admitted, Notre Dame provided support every step of the way. They put me in touch with current students and alumni that I speak to regularly to this day.

Students at the Law School’s annual Father Mike Variety Show

alumni perspective MARQUAN ROBERTSON, CLASS OF 2022 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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COMMUNITY

LIVING IN SOUTH BEND

Four Winds Field, home of the South Bend Cubs

The University of Notre Dame is located right next to South Bend, Indiana—a diverse city that’s big enough to provide everything you need without the traffic and high costs of a major metropolitan area.

Notre Dame offers on-campus graduate student housing that is a 10- to 15-minute walk from the Law School.

Many off-campus housing options are available nearby in South Bend and the surrounding community. Living in close proximity to campus and to each other makes it easy for law students to spend time together, whether that time is spent studying or having fun.

Downtown South Bend and several other city neighborhoods have been undergoing a renaissance in recent years. Private developers have renovated several historic buildings, adding more restaurants and hundreds of apartments to the city center. The city is also directing more attention to the St. Joseph River by investing in a riverside trail system and upgrading waterfront parks.

Lake Michigan beaches and sand dunes, as well as southwest Michigan’s wine country, aren’t far away either. And, when students do need a taste of a bigger city, Chicago is just a 90-minute drive away and an easy destination for a day trip.

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Law students at CJ’s Pub in South Bend

River Lights in downtown South Bend

Downtown South Bend and St. Joseph River

Eddy Street Commons, located adjacent to Notre Dame’s campus, houses a variety of retail stores, restaurants, hotels, and apartments.

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VISIT

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law.nd.edu/visit We look forward to meeting prospective students during the 2022–2023 academic year, subject to health and safety protocols associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Please check law.nd.edu/visit for up-to-date information, as plans are subject to change.

You may apply to Notre Dame Law School via LSAC beginning September 1.

Our Admissions Committee seeks to enroll a talented, diverse class that will help Notre Dame Law School achieve its mission of educating lawyers who serve the good of the human family.

We evaluate applications in a holistic manner to identify those candidates whose academic talent, personal background, professional experiences, and points of view will ensure our community personifies the pursuit of excellence and leadership for the betterment of society.

Prospective students will have opportunities to connect with our admissions staff and student ambassadors in-person and remotely.

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UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGES REPRESENTED IN THE ENTERING CLASS

Adelphi University American University Angelo State University Baylor University Benedictine University Bob Jones University Boise State University Boston College Boston University Brown University Butler University Canisius College Case Western Reserve University Clark University Clemson University College of William & Mary Colorado College DePaul University Dominican University Duke University Emmanuel College Emory University Florida State University Fordham University Franciscan University of Steubenville George Washington University Gordon College Harvard University Hillsdale College Indiana State University Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University South Bend Iona College Iowa State University Lake Forest College Liberty University Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University Maryland Marian University Marist College Miami University of Ohio Michigan State University Mississippi College Montana State University New York University Northwestern University Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Pepperdine University Purdue University Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Rice University Rowan University Rutgers University Saint Edward’s University Saint Louis University Saint Mary’s College of California Samford University Spring Arbor University Syracuse University Temple University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University Texas State University The King’s College Thomas Aquinas College Trinity University Truman State University United States Military Academy University of Alabama University of Arizona University of California-Irvine University of California-Riverside University of California-Santa Barbara University of California-Santa Cruz University of Dallas University of Delaware University of Florida University of Houston University of Illinois Chicago University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Kansas University of Maryland University of Miami University of Michigan University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of North Carolina University of North Texas University of Notre Dame University of Southern California University of Tennessee University of Texas University of Virginia University of Washington University of Wisconsin Ursinus College Vanderbilt University Villanova University Wabash College Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Wayne State University West Virginia University Westmont College Willamette University Wofford College Yale University

DATES, DEADLINES, AND FEES a p p l i c at i o n dat e s and deadlines

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OCT 1

Applications Accepted

FAFSA opens

MAR 15 FEB 28 Application Deadline

FAFSA deadline

ND Law’s Federal Code: 1840 a p p l i c at i o n requirements

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Application form

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Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited college or university LSAT or GRE Personal statement Resume Two letters of recommendation recommended “Why Notre Dame Law School?” essay “Different Kind of Lawyer” essay

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*Application Fee

$65,936 Tuition and Fees 2022–23

$10,350 Estimated Room and Board 2022–23

* Service and need-based fee waivers application available at law.nd.edu/waiver

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class profile degrees

2,929

166

49% Women

J.D., LL.M., J.S.D.

36%

20–53

24

dual degrees

170

168

162

J.D./MBA (3-year and 4-year options)

3.89

3.81

3.65

Applications Received

1Ls Enrolled

Students of Color

Age Range of 1Ls

LSAT 75th Percentile

Average Age

LSAT Median

Undergraduate GPA 75th Percentile

LSAT 25th Percentile

Undergraduate GPA Median

34

J.D./M.A. in English J.D./M. in Engineering

Undergraduate GPA 25th Percentile

J.D./M. in Global Affairs

117

States represented (including D.C.)

J.D./M.S. in Engineering, Science & Technology Entrepreneurship

Undergraduate colleges and universities represented

J.D./Ph.D. in Political Science

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OR 8 ID 2

MN 9 WI 12

SD WY 1

NV 3

CO 13

CA 78

AZ 8

AK 4

TX 41

AR

LA 5

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VA 17

MS 1

AL 1

NJ 19 DE 8 MD 5 DC 67

NC 10

TN 8 GA 15

SC 2

FL 37

HI 2

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WV KY 15

MA 20

RI 2 CT 6

PA 25

OH 32

IN 65

MO 12 OK 1

NM 6

ND

IL 182

KS 4

NH

NY 90 MI 46

IA 4

NE 8

UT 1

ME

VT

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