Kaplan offers a number of flexible learning options–whether you want to take local classes in the heart of the Windy City or learn at your own pace from the comfort of your home.
For nearly 80 years Kaplan has been helping prospective law students get into top law schools like the fourth nationally ranked University of Chicago Law School.
Prep designed for you. Each student is different — different scores, schedule, learning method, etc. — Kaplan offers a number of flexible learning options to get you. Prep in the classroom, online or with a private tutor, it’s all up to you.
Want to work in big law? Graduates from the University of Chicago have an average six-figure starting salary — and a median LSAT of 170. Higher LSAT = Top School = Top Salary.
Illinois LSAT Prep Courses
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Kaplan LSAT Advantage Online Courses
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Illinois LSAT Classes
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Homewood Suites Schaumburg: 815 E. American Lane , Schaumburg , IL 60173 - more info
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Doubletree Skokie: 9599 Skokie Boulevard , Skokie , IL 60077 - more info
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Downers Grove Kaplan Center: 3030 Finley Road Suite 130, Downers Grove , IL 60515 - more info
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Northwestern University: 633 Clark St. , Evanston , IL 60208 - more info
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DePaul University -Lincoln Park: 2320 N Kenmore Ave. , Chicago , IL 60614 - more info
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Kaplan Medical, Chicago: 205 West Randolph, 2nd Floor Ste 200, Chicago , IL 60606 - more info
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Illini Union: 1401 West Green Street , Urbana , IL 61801 - more info
09/23 - 10/23 M, W
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LSAT Testing Center Locations in Illinois
| LSAT Test Center Location | June 2019 | Sept./Oct. 2019 | Dec. 3, 2019 | Feb. 4, 2020 |
| Southern Illinois University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Eastern Illinois University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | × | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| John Marshall Law School | ✔ | × | × | × |
| Kenwood Academy | × | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Loyola University – Chicago | ✔ | ✔ | × | ✔ |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | ✔ | × | × | × |
| Richland Community College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Northern Illinois University | × | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Northwestern University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| College of DuPage | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Illinois College | × | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Western Illinois University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Western Illinois University – Quad Cities Campus | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Illinois State University | × | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bradley University | × | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| University of Illinois – Springfield | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| University of Illinois – Urbana – Champagne | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| College of Lake County Southlake Campus | × | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Law schools in Illinois
| Law School | Nat. Rank | Avg. LSAT | Accept. % | Avg. Salary |
| University of Chicago Law School | #4 | 170 | 21.9% | $160,000 |
| Northwestern University School of Law | #12 | 168 | 22.6% | $160,000 |
| University of Illinois College of Law | #40 | 161 | 45.7% | $79,500 |
| Loyola University Chicago School of Law | #72 | 153 | 54% | $63,700 |
| Chicago-Kent College of Law | #86 | 156 | 62% | $65,000 |
| DePaul University College of Law | #111 | 152 | 66.6% | $60,000 |
| Northern Illinois University College of Law | #144 | 148 | 64.6% | $55,000 |
| Southern Illinois University School of Law | N/A | 149 | 78.6% | $47,500 |
| John Marshall Law School | N/A | 147 | 73.2% | N/A |
Rank according to U.S. News and World Report
- Northern Illinois Law School has an average LSAT score of 148.
- The admissions rate is 65%, making it a somewhat competitive law school.
- The average GPA is 3.05.
- The average starting salary of graduates in the private sector is $55,000 and in the public sector it is $50,000.
- The admissions deadline is April 1.