How do I know when my account expires?

@ and @ - thanks so much for the advice. It's good to hear that PI is something that NU is prioritizing and that PI law students won't be all alone in the law school journey, which was a fear of mine! lol. Money will be the biggest factor for me so hopefully the exam will go how I hope it will. Also, its so weird that you mentioned Al Otro Lado. I'm working with them for the full year before I go to school next fall. It's a great organization. I hope you got a chance to speak to one of the co-directors!

This is for any NU and Chicago law folks. I'm applying to law school now and am really hoping to stay in Chicago since I have a strong network there already. I am pretty much only interested in pubilc interest law, specifically immigration (asylum, refugee, U, T, VAWA, etc.) and any civil rights/policy work that deals with immigration/immigrant populations. For that reason, I ruled out U Chicago. They don't seem to have courses or clinic that focuses on this (I interviewed several alumni and current students who have confirmed this). The other options in Chicago that I am considering are Northwestern, Depaul, and Kent.

I am curious whether Northwestern has a strong PI focus. From what I see online, it does not seem like that is something they focus on, but all I have to go off of is the website. Any current students or alumni that can give me their own personal experience on this?

My other concern is the money. I went to Northwestern for my undergrad and got a masters soon after. Therefore, I have a healthy amount of debt and would like to minimize any further borrowing. How generous is Northwestern? Is full tuition possible? What metrics do they use to assess financial aid packages?

I concur with @ 's question.

Also, what is their opinion on personal statements that include political views, especially if it is an important part of why someone is going to law school (e.g. fighting for immigration rights and the influence of the current stance of the fed govt on immigration on one's decision to go to aw school)?

And, what sort of elements do they think are important in a diversity statement?

Hey, there! Looking for an accountability buddy as well!