Meet the Class of 2029

In our Q&A series with incoming JD students, we asked about their backgrounds, expectations, and aspirations as they enter law school
Class of 2029 sign with students getting name tags

The University of Chicago Law School welcomed 202 JD students to campus this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. The impressive group hails from 34 states, 88 undergraduate institutions, and a remarkably wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Below is a sampling of 10 members of the Class of 2029 who participated in our "Meet the Class" Q&A series.