Pritzker School of Law
The totals provided on this page include tuition, loan fees, room and board, transportation, and other expenses that the Financial Aid Committee takes into account when determining your required educational budget. All budgets are for nine months unless otherwise noted.
JDJD-MBALLM, LLM IHRLLM-TaxExecutive LLM in Chicago (one summerMaster of science in Law
JD
First year and transfer JD students
| Category | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,253 | $33,253 | $66,506 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,240 | -- | $4,240 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $937 | $937 | $1,874 |
| Budget Total | $49,325 | $45,085 | $94,410 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Second and third year JD students
| Category | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,253 | $33,253 | $66,506 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,050 | -- | $4,050 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $937 | $937 | $1,874 |
| Budget Total | $49,135 | $45,085 | $94,220 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
JD-MBA
First year JD-MBA students (12 month budget)
| Category | Fall 2019 Semester | Spring 2020 Semester | Summer 2020 Quarter | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $47,084 | $47,084 | $0 | $94,168 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $150 | $150 | $0 | $300 |
| Health Insurance** | $4,240 | -- | -- | $4,240 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $5,412 | $21,648 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $606 | $1,818 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $885 | $3,541 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $462 | $1,848 |
| Loan Fees | $1,485 | $1,485 | $314 | $3,284 |
| Budget Total | $63,704 | $59,464 | $7,679 | $130,847 |
* JD-MBA students pay Law tuition and Student Activity Fees for the duration of their 3-year program, even when in residence at Kellogg.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Second year JD-MBA students (10 month budget)
| Category | Fall 2019 Quarter | Winter 2020 and Spring 2020 Quarters | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $47,084 | $47,084 | $94,168 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance** | $4,050 | -- | $4,050 |
| Room and Board | $7,216 | $10,824 | $18,040 |
| Books | $606 | $1,212 | $1,818 |
| Personal | $1,180 | $1,770 | $2,950 |
| Transportation | $616 | $924 | $1,540 |
| Loan Fees | $1,485 | $1,485 | $2,970 |
| Budget Total | $62,387 | $63,449 | $125,836 |
* JD-MBA students pay Law tuition and Student Activity Fees for the duration of their 3-year program, even when in residence at Kellogg. While they are at Kellogg during their second year, they are charged their tuition and Student Activity Fee in the Fall quarter and the Spring quarter.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Third year JD-MBA students (9 month budget)
| Category | Fall 2019 Semester | Spring 2020 Semester | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $47,084 | $47,084 | $94,168 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance** | $4,050 | -- | $4,050 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $1,485 | $1,485 | $2,970 |
| Budget Total | $63,514 | $59,464 | $122,978 |
* JD-MBA students pay Law tuition and Student Activity Fees for the duration of their 3-year program, even when in residence at Kellogg.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
LLM, LLM IHR
| Category | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $34,790 | $34,790 | $69,580 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,240 | -- | $4,240 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $1,170 | $1,170 | $2,340 |
| Budget Total | $51,095 | $46,855 | $97,950 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
LLM-Tax
| Category | Fall 2019 | Spring 2020 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $33,253 | $33,253 | $66,506 |
| Student Activity Fee^ | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance** | $4,240 | -- | $4,240 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $1,447 | $606 | $2,053 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $1,170 | $1,170 | $2,340 |
| Budget Total | $50,399 | $45,318 | $95,717 |
* The tuition budget for part-time Tax-LLM students will be based on actual enrollment, charged at $3,325/credit.
^ The Student Activity Fee is not included in the cost of attendance for students in the part-time Tax-LLM program.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Summer 2020 Executive LLM in Chicago
(one summer, 4 month budget)
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,580 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 |
| Health Insurance* | $901 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 |
| Books | $606 |
| Personal | $1,328 |
| Transportation | $693 |
| Budget Total | $81,376 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Master of Science in Law
Full-time residential MSL students
| Category | Fall 2019 Semester | Spring 2020 Semester | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $27,382 | $27,382 | $54,764 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,240 | -- | $4,240 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $767 | $767 | $1,534 |
| Budget Total | $43,284 | $39,044 | $82,328 |
This budget assumes enrollment in all 4 sessions per semester.
Students whose total enrollment surpasses 32 credit hours will be charged a one-time extended studies fee of $1,500.
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Part-time residential MSL students
| Category | Fall 2019 Semester | Spring 2020 Semester | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $13,692 | $13,692 | $27,384 |
| Health Insurance** | $4,240 | -- | $4,240 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $767 | $767 | $1,534 |
| Budget Total | $29,444 | $25,204 | $54,648 |
* This budget assumes that the student will enroll in all four sessions per semester. The tuition budget noted above assumes enrollment in seven credits per semester, charged at $1,956/credit. The Chicago Office of Financial Aid will send out more information about applying for summer loan funding in early March of each year.
Students whose total enrollment surpasses 32 credit hours will be charged a one-time extended studies fee of $1,500.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Online MSL students
| Category | Fall 2019 Semester | Spring 2020 Semester | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $11,736 | $11,736 | $23,472 |
| Health Insurance** | $4,240 | -- | $4,240 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Loan Fees | $767 | $767 | $1,534 |
| Budget Total | $26,795 | $22,555 | $49,350 |
* This budget assumes that the student will enroll in both sessions per semester. The tuition budget noted above assumes enrollment in six credits per semester, charged at $1,956/credit.
Online students who will enroll in the 2019 On-Campus Power Week will be able to borrow additional loan funding to cover their tuition for the Power Week as well as $303 for books, $400 for travel, and $1,259 for lodging and food for the week. More information about requesting this additional loan funding, as well as additional loan funding for the regular online Summer session, will be sent out in early March of each year.
Students whose total enrollment surpasses 32 credit hours will be charged a one-time extended studies fee of $1,500.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
JDJD-MBALLM, LLM IHRLLM-TaxExecutive LLM in Chicago (one summerMaster of science in Law
JD
First year and transfer JD students
| Category | Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,051 | $32,051 | $64,102 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,134 | -- | $4,134 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $845 | $845 | $1,690 |
| Budget Total | $47,925 | $43,791 | $91,716 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Second and third year JD students
| Category | Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,051 | $32,051 | $64,102 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance* | $3,950 | -- | $3,950 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $845 | $845 | $1,690 |
| Budget Total | $47,741 | $43,791 | $91,532 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
JD-MBA
First year JD-MBA students (12 month budget)
| Category | Fall 2018 Semester | Spring 2019 Semester | Summer 2019 Quarter | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $45,382 | $45,382 | $0 | $90,764 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $150 | $150 | $0 | $300 |
| Health Insurance** | $4,134 | -- | -- | $4,134 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $5,412 | $21,648 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $606 | $1,818 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $885 | $3,541 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $462 | $1,848 |
| Loan Fees | $1,325 | $1,325 | $314 | $2,964 |
| Budget Total | $61,736 | $57,602 | $7,679 | $127,017 |
* JD-MBA students pay Law tuition and Student Activity Fees for the duration of their 3-year program, even when in residence at Kellogg.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Second year JD-MBA students (10 month budget)
| Category | Fall 2018 Quarter | Winter 2019 and Spring 2019 Quarters | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $45,382 | $45,382 | $90,764 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance** | $3,950 | -- | $3,950 |
| Room and Board | $7,216 | $10,824 | $18,040 |
| Books | $606 | $1,212 | $1,818 |
| Personal | $1,180 | $1,770 | $2,950 |
| Transportation | $616 | $924 | $1,540 |
| Loan Fees | $1,325 | $1,325 | $2,650 |
| Budget Total | $60,425 | $61,587 | $122,012 |
* JD-MBA students pay Law tuition and Student Activity Fees for the duration of their 3-year program, even when in residence at Kellogg. While they are at Kellogg during their second year, they are charged their tuition and Student Activity Fee in the Fall quarter and the Spring quarter.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Third year JD-MBA students (9 month budget)
| Category | Fall 2018 Semester | Spring 2019 Semester | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $45,382 | $45,382 | $90,764 |
| Student Activity Fee* | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance** | $3,950 | -- | $3,950 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $1,325 | $1,325 | $2,650 |
| Budget Total | $61,552 | $57,602 | $119,154 |
* JD-MBA students pay Law tuition and Student Activity Fees for the duration of their 3-year program, even when in residence at Kellogg.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
LLM, LLM IHR
| Category | Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $33,533 | $33,533 | $67,066 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,134 | -- | $4,134 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 | $2,120 |
| Budget Total | $49,622 | $45,488 | $95,110 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
LLM-Tax
| Category | Fall 2018 | Spring 2019 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $32,574 | $32,574 | $65,148 |
| Student Activity Fee^ | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance** | $4,134 | -- | $4,134 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $1,060 | $1,060 | $2,120 |
| Budget Total | $48,663 | $44,529 | $93,192 |
* The tuition budget for part-time Tax-LLM students will be based on actual enrollment, charged at $3,257/credit.
^ The Student Activity Fee is not included in the cost of attendance for students in the part-time Tax-LLM program.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Summer 2018 Executive LLM in Chicago
(one summer, 4 month budget)
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $64,642 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,060 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 |
| Books | $606 |
| Personal | $1,328 |
| Transportation | $693 |
| Budget Total | $76,597 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Summer 2019 Executive LLM in Chicago
(one summer, 4 month budget)
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $67,066 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 |
| Health Insurance* | $901 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 |
| Books | $606 |
| Personal | $1,328 |
| Transportation | $693 |
| Budget Total | $78,862 |
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Master of Science in Law
Full-time residential MSL students
| Category | Fall 2018 Semester | Spring 2019 Semester | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $26,392 | $26,392 | $52,784 |
| Student Activity Fee | $150 | $150 | $300 |
| Health Insurance* | $4,134 | -- | $4,134 |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $16,236 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $1,212 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $2,656 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $1,386 |
| Loan Fees | $835 | $835 | $1,670 |
| Budget Total | $42,256 | $38,122 | $80,378 |
This budget assumes enrollment in all 4 sessions per semester.
Students whose total enrollment surpasses 32 credit hours will be charged a one-time extended studies fee of $1,500.
* Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Part-time residential MSL students
| Category | Fall 2018 Semester | Spring 2019 Semester | Summer 2019 Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $1,885/credit | $1,885/credit | $1,885/credit |
| Health Insurance** | $4,134 | -- | -- |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $5,412 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $606 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $885 |
| Transportation | $693 | $693 | $462 |
| Loan Fees | $835 | $835 | $314 |
This budget assumes that the student will enroll in every session per semester.
Students whose total enrollment surpasses 32 credit hours will be charged a one-time extended studies fee of $1,500.
* The tuition budget for part-time residential MSL students will be based on actual enrollment, charged at $1,885/credit.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).
Online MSL students
| Category | Fall 2018 Semester | Spring 2019 Semester | Summer 2019 Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition* | $1,885/credit | $1,885/credit | $1,885/credit |
| Health Insurance** | $4,134 | -- | -- |
| Room and Board | $8,118 | $8,118 | $5,412 |
| Books | $606 | $606 | $606 |
| Personal | $1,328 | $1,328 | $885 |
| Loan Fees | $835 | $835 | $314 |
This budget assumes that the student will enroll in both sessions in Fall and Spring.
Students whose total enrollment surpasses 32 credit hours will be charged a one-time extended studies fee of $1,500.
Online student who will enroll in the 2019 On-Campus Power Week will be able to borrow additional loan funding to cover their tuition for the Power Week as well as $303 for books, $400 for travel, and $1,259 for lodging and food for the week. More information about requesting this additional aid will be sent out in mid-Spring.
* The tuition budget for online MSL students will be based on actual enrollment, charged at $1,885/credit.
** Health Insurance is only included in the cost of attendance if the student indicates in their financial aid application materials that they are using university health insurance (NU-SHIP).