We strive to have the College of Law mirror the ethnic, cultural and gender diversity of our global world. The College of Law is dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all members of society.
The diversity of our student population is further reflected in our faculty. We pride ourselves in having one of the most diverse law faculties in the nation. Since 2003, The Princeton Review has included NIU College of Law among its annual list of the top ten law schools that have the most diverse faculty.
The NIU College of Law attracts a gender mix that reflects balance between males and females in today's society. Here are admission statistics from the entering Class of 2009:
NIU College of Law attracts students from a wide range of ages with a vast pool of experiences to share with one another. Our law school has students who have recently graduated and some whose children are graduating from college. We have husbands and wives, and brothers and sisters attending. We have people who are going for their first career and many who are changing, enhancing, or going for their second career. This diversity of age, ranging from the early 20's to the late 50's, makes for an enriching educational environment. For the entering Class of 2009 the average age is 25.