Juris Doctor

The Juris Doctor (JD) is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law and allows individuals to take the bar exam in all 50 states. The JD program at the University of Illinois is full-time for three years of study. The 3-year JD program at Illinois Law provides students with a first-rate legal education. The curriculum is timely and robust, exposing students to a healthy blend of doctrinal law, theoretical perspectives, and real-world skills.

The College of Law at Illinois is one of the oldest law schools in the country, with influential faculty, a smart and collegial student body, and a strong alumni network.

Since 1897, the University of Illinois College of Law has offered students a rigorous, broad-ranging, and innovative legal education on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus, one of the world's great research universities.