About Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Tech

Chicago-Kent College of Law - Chicago-Kent is Illinois Tech’s individual institute. It is a private law school in the USA accredited by ABA in 1936, with a membership in the Association of American Law Schools since 1951. It is nationally recognized as the 2nd oldest law school in the state of Illinois, and yet, one of the most prestigious law schools in the State of Illinois and perfectly positioned in the heart of America.

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Part of the Tech University

Chicago-Kent is the nation’s only law school tied to a Tech University, it is a first-page ranked university among the top 100 best law schools in the USA, having topped the rankings for years. It is a law school with a high-quality reputation and flexibility, holding a unique niche among this country's premier law schools, and producing leaders in law, government, and society. Our top-ranked programs in Intellectual Property, Trial Advocacy, Legal Writing, Innovation and Technology, Global business, and other disciplines prepare the students not just to succeed but also to excel in their fields. Our carefully curated curriculum with ever-changing real-world content is designed to empower you to be a business problem-solver. While each class presents different content, you can expect a consistent experience from the very start. Our innovative law content is designed to empower you to be a business executive, problem-solver, and community leader, with knowledge transferred into impact.

Top rankings

One of The Best in The Nation!

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in the nation for Trial Advocacy

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in the nation for Intellectual Property Law

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in the nation among part-time programs

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in the nation for legal writing

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in Chicago and 40th in the nation for Scholarly Impact of Law School Facilities

Our Global Business Master's Program is a hub for business and financial services excellence

At CK, our Global Business Master's Program is a hub for business and financial services excellence. We specialize in equipping students with the skills and insights needed to thrive in the global business arena, offering a tailored curriculum that emphasizes financial acumen and strategic business expertise.

At Chicago-Kent, We Excel in Technology and Innovation

Chicago-Kent has an Excellence in Academic Performance

You will gain courtroom experience arguing in the hot seat before a panel of veteran judges. Our teams are permanent to beat in advocacy competitions. Our trial advocacy and moot court teams are a case in point: they are ranked among the best in the nation

A Different Kind of Legal Education

One that will prepare you to excel in the legal profession not just now but 20 years from now.

Vibrant Community

Chicago-Kent represents a vibrant community, committed to developing lifelong partnerships and to creating new perspectives in law and innovations for a sustainable future. Therefore, our programs were creatively designed to encourage and foster productivity by providing you with an optimal learning environment and ideal networking conditions.

Chicago-Kent graduates are thoroughly ready to innovate in the rapidly changing legal industry. We find and enroll our family members among talented, highly motivated professionals who change their organizations, communities, countries, and the world.

Innovating Rapidly

Technological Advancements

We educate graduates who are adept at quickly familiarizing themselves with technological advancements that are constantly altering the practice of law. And with Chicago's dynamic law community surrounding them every day, our students learn to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a degree from Chicago-Kent, you will be fully ready to find your place in the new world.

Submit your application

Documents shall be submitted in English. If your diploma is monolingual in your native language other than English, please make its English translation (notarization is not obligatory).

Send your application to:
saladmissions@kentlaw.iit.edu
admissions@salchicagokent.com

Or fill out an online application

About Chicago-Kent