Chicago,
IL,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Juris Doctor with Certificate in Family Law in Chicago United States | DePaul University
DePaul University
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Chicago United States
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Qualification
Juris Doctor
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
53,716
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
As an attorney, you'll encounter distinct challenges daily, ranging from navigating intricate contracts to effectively presenting arguments in court. That's why DePaul College of Law provides foundational legal education combined with innovative practical training, equipping you to handle contemporary legal issues. Through both academic coursework and real-world experience, DePaul's thorough program readies you for a legal career and more.
To obtain a Family Law Certificate, students must fulfill the 86-credit Juris Doctor requirements. Within their JD electives, they need to complete 15 credits from specified courses, including two mandatory classes and at least three electives. Candidates must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in certificate courses. Should students exceed the 15-credit requirement, all grades from additional approved courses will contribute to their certificate GPA calculation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who have completed coursework or earned degrees from international institutions should submit their international transcripts through LSAC's Credential Assembly Service. This service is included in the standard Credential Assembly Service fee. International transcripts received will be sent to the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) where the transcript will be authenticated and analyzed. The data will be assembled into an International Credential Evaluation document that contains AACRAO's summary, copies of the transcripts (and translations, as necessary).
90 on the iBT, 577 on the PBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, 115 on the DuoLingo English Test.
90 on the iBT, 577 on the PBT, 6.5 on the IELTS, 115 on the DuoLingo English Test.
Tuition
USD
53,716