JURIS DOCTOR (JD)
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The Juris Doctor (JD) Program of Northwestern University (NWU), Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, is a professional law degree program designed to prepare students for the legal profession and public service.
Applicants to the Juris Doctor (J.D.) program of Northwestern University must first complete a bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university before they can enroll in law school.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. Freshman Requirements
The following are the application requirements for Freshman applicants to Northwestern University College of Law Juris Doctor Program.
(1) Copy of original Transcript of Records from last school attended.
(2) Copy of Certificate of Good Moral Character from the College/University where Baccalaureate Degree was completed.
(3) Copy of original Baccalaureate Degree Diploma.
(4) Copy of PSA/Birth Certificate
B. Transferee Requirements
The following are the application requirements for Transferee applicants to Northwestern University College of Law Juris Doctor Program.
(1) Copy of original Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades from last school attended.
(2) Copy of Certificate of Good Moral Character from last school attended.
(3) Copy of Certificate of Honorable Dismissal from last school attended.
(4) Copy of PSA/Birth Certificate
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
(1) Prepare clear, scanned PDF copies of all documentary requirements. Photographed documents will not be accepted.
(2) Applicants must make every effort to complete and submit all required documents.
(3) A Transcript of Records (TOR) or Certified List of Grades (for transferees) is mandatory. Applications submitted without either of these documents will be denied.
(4) Any remaining documentary requirements, except those specified as mandatory, may be submitted at a later date.
(5) All required original documents must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar no later than before the first preliminary examinations. For the diploma, a photocopy is sufficient; the original diploma is not required.
(6) Applicants who hold a bachelor's degree must submit their Bachelor's Degree Transcript of Records (TOR) for the application.
(7) Applicants who hold a master's or doctoral degree must initially submit their Bachelor's Degree TOR when applying. For the submission of original documents, they must also submit the TOR issued by the institution where they completed their master's or doctoral degree.
(8) Applicants must be officially enrolled and must coordinate with the Office of the Registrar before submitting their original documents.
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