NYU Law School
General Info
The New York University School of Law (NYU Law) is the law school of New York University. Established in 1835, the school offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in law, and is located in Greenwich Village, in the New York City borough of Manhattan. NYU Law was the first law school established in New York City. It is currently ranked 4th nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and is the highest ranked law school in the State of New York.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.nyu.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) law.moreinfo@nyu.edu
- (Location) New York, NY
NYU Law School Admissions
NYU Law School is considered a Competitive law school, which accepts only 34% of its applicants. Comparatively, Nyu is Significantly Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 5716 | 1892 (33.10%) | 426 (7.5%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 3.61 | 3.78 | 3.87 |
| LSAT | 166 | 169 | 171 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $59,330 | $59,330 |
| Part Time | N/A | N/A |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $26,634
- Living off-campus: $26,634
- Living at home: $26,634
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 11/15
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 02/15
- Application Fee: $85
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NYU Law School Community
NYU Law School is considered to have a Highly Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Nyu is Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 149
- Part Time: 150
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 96
- # Minority Faculty: 40
Ratio
9.4 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: No
- Law Specific Housing: Yes
NYU Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. NYU Law School 1L section size is 43% larger than law schools in New York and 55% larger than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 226
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 380
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 73
- Law Journals: 781
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 1.6%
- Second Year: 0.4%
- Third Year: 0.6%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
NYU Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The NYU Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 99% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 81.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 69.0%
- Business: 4.0%
- Government: 5.0%
- Public Interest: 11.0%
- Academia: 1.0%
- New York: 71%
- California: 8%
- District of Columbia: 4%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 81.0%
- First Time Takers: 464
- Average School: 95.7%
- Average State: 78.6%
- Pass Difference: 17.1%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- New York: 78.6%
- Passed: 360 of 376 (95.7%)
- State Average: 78.6%
- Difference: 17.1%