Campaign Success

Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has concluded its largest fundraising campaign ever, Motion to Lead, raising an incredible $265 million. Over 13,000 donors contributed gifts of all sizes that impact every aspect of the Law School. We are so grateful to our extraordinary community of alumni, friends, faculty, and staff, for supporting this campaign, which has bolstered our future and will benefit the Law School for decades to come.


Student Support Video
Clinic and Faculty Support Video

Deans' Report Video


Infographic: $235 million dollars raised as of Oct 2018 out of $250 million goal



Infographic: 11,202 total donors as of October 2018



More than doubled the Law School's endowment from $223M to $483M
52 new scholarships created and nearly $55M contributed to scholarships

Tripled the amount of financial aid awarded to JD students ($4.7M to $17M)
5 new professorships established, which help us recruit and retain our exceptional faculty


Thank You for Supporting the Motion to Lead Campaign