Praxis Program (J.D. Certificate)

USA

What will I learn?

Chicago-Kent has always prided itself on providing a wide variety of hands-on learning options. The Praxis Program capitalizes on these robust skills offerings to guide participants through an individualized course of study designed to provide exposure to the core competencies required of successful lawyers.

With this program, the law school responds to calls from the legal community for new graduates who are thoroughly trained in both the skills and the art of legal practice. Participants will learn to think and talk about their education in new ways, explore issues of law practice management, and learn how to build and market their own portfolios.

Program Overview

Participants will learn to think and talk about their education in new ways, explore issues of law practice management, and learn how to build and market their own portfolios.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Praxis Program could work as any type of attorney, including:

Law firm associate or partner

Litigator

Prosecutor

Public defender

Public interest attorney

Solo practitioner

Which department am I in?

Chicago - Kent College of Law

Study options

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$32,040.00 (27,03,341) per year
Books- 930 PA

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Main Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

Full Time (2 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$32,040.00 (27,03,341) per year
Books- 930 PA

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2025

Venue

Main Campus

10 West 35th Street,

Chicago,

Illinois,

60616, Midwest, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Illinois Tech requires a four-year bachelor's degree conferred with a minimum cumulative undergraduate grade-point average of 3.0/4.0 (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution for regular admission. Individual departments may have different requirements, however.

Minimum Test Score Total for Admission without an Illinois Tech English Language Assessment Requirement

Internet TOEFL - 90+

Paper TOEFL - 600+

IELTS - 6.5+

PTE - 63+

Duolingo English Test - 110+

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Illinois Institute of Technology

Illinois Tech is Chicago’s leading tech university. Illinois Tech graduates get a significant ROI and exceptional career outcomes.

  • Innovative, modern university set in an incredible city
  • Excellent graduate outcomes within six months of completion
  • Contemporary facilities and a modern approach to teaching
  • Active learning programs offer access to hands-on work