T14Stable
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law
Rankings History (2016-2025)
#10Current Ranking
010-Year Change
Year-by-Year Rankings
#10
2016#10
2017#10
2018#10
2019#10
2020#9
2021+1#11
2022-2#9
2023+2#10
2024-1#10
2025| Year | Ranking | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | #10 | -- |
| 2017 | #10 | -- |
| 2018 | #10 | -- |
| 2019 | #10 | -- |
| 2020 | #10 | -- |
| 2021 | #9 | +1 |
| 2022 | #11 | -2 |
| 2023 | #9 | +2 |
| 2024 | #10 | -1 |
| 2025 | #10 | -- |
Ranking Analysis
Northwestern Law has held steady in the #9-11 range throughout the decade. Its unique emphasis on professional experience (many admitted students have significant work experience), Chicago location, and accelerated JD program distinguish it among elite schools.
Notable Changes
- Ranked #9-11 every year, most often at #10
- Offers one of the few accelerated two-year JD programs in the T14
- Strong focus on experiential learning and professional development programming