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Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School offers a vibrant intellectual community emphasizing teaching excellence, leading-edge scholarship, and innovative academic programs designed to prepare students for a wide range of practice areas. It is an independent institution, unaffiliated with any university or college, and the only law school in Brooklyn. We offer our students an exceptional legal education, and we provide them with the essential building blocks for a successful career: real-world experience, a strong network, and a supportive environment.
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Brooklyn Law accepts the LSAT or the GRE. There is no application fee. While there is no deadline to apply, applications received before February 1st are given first consideration. The application process for the 3-year (full-time) and 4-year (part-time) programs is the same.
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Degrees Offered
We offer full-time (3-year) and part-time (4-year) J.D. programs and an LL.M. program.
Programs and Curriculum
With an extensive curriculum of over 240 courses, workshops, and seminars, our students can explore any area of specialization. We have seven academic centers, four journals, and six certificates.
Our clinical program is one of the best in the nation, landing Brooklyn Law on preLaw Magazine's list of Top Schools for Practical Training. We have more than 20 clinics and externships in diverse areas of specialization, ranging from public interest to trade secrets, to offer our students hands-on experience. Students work on cases with real clients guided by leading practitioners in their fields.
Faculty
In 2023, Brooklyn Law School ranked #31 on the 2023 Forward-Looking Academic Impact Rankings (FLAIR), which examines how frequently faculty members are cited within law review articles. Our professors are leading authorities in their fields whose work is nationally recognized for excellence. They are deeply committed to the intellectual growth of their students and serve as important mentors who provide academic and career guidance that helps to set our students on the path to success.
Special Programs
Our annual Business Bootcamp, typically held during winter intercession, introduces students to the fundamental issues that confront all business professionals. This "mini-MBA" provides students with the vocabulary and framework they will need to communicate effectively with clients and evaluate their needs. Business Boot Camp is taught by a team of business and finance professionals from Deloitte Financial Advisory Services in collaboration with Brooklyn Law faculty and alumni.
The Law School also has a variety of fellowships that allow students to gain a deep understanding of their career focus. For example, the Edward V. Sparer Public Interest Law Fellowship prepares lawyers to work for social justice. The core component of the program is a 10-week paid summer internship with a public interest organization in the U.S. or abroad. Fellows also attend monthly luncheons that highlight current public interest issues. There are also fellowships for students interested in commercial bankruptcy law, immigrants' rights, health law and policy, international business law, international human rights law, and more.
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Students Say
The “simply brilliant” Brooklyn Law professors “are from prestigious backgrounds and careers.” But perhaps equally important, they enjoy “engaging students and passing on their passion for the law.” The school's “classroom experience is excellent,” but the professor's passion extends beyond that: They are “always … happy to meet outside of class for discussions or extra help.” One shares, “I have been thoroughly impressed with the scholarship of the majority of my professors.”
Being in New York City's largest borough puts Brooklyn Law within blocks of some of the busiest courts, law offices, and government agencies in the country, and “the school cultivates great relationships with the local state and federal court systems” to the point where “many intern during the summer or [a school] semester.” Facilities-wise, the library “is currently being renovated [to be] top-notch,” and “the library staff and other administrators are helpful and friendly.” Another student says, “You can tell that the administration is thoughtful about the students and the faculty.” As the cherry on top of a solid city education, Brooklyn Law's 23,000-strong alumni network spans the globe and “is involved and enthusiastic about helping students get jobs, find careers, and attend events as both guests and lecturers.” Overall, the school's “strong presence in big law and vast network in the New York City area is something to be proud about.”
Career overview
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The Career Development Center provides students with personalized advising services, internship opportunities, comprehensive job resources, and strong alumni networks. The National Law Journal consistently ranks Brooklyn Law as a "Go-To Law School" based on the number of graduates landing jobs at the nation's top 100 law firms. For the Class of 2023, 90% of our graduates seeking employment secured jobs within ten months.
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The average annual tuition for full-time students is $72,592, and for part-time students, it is $54,444, plus $850 in fees, for the 2023-2024 academic year. The estimated annual housing cost is $18,000.
Financial Aid
Last year, 89.2% of enrolled students received some form of financial aid. Financial aid from federal and state resources is based on eligibility and financial need. Brooklyn Law also awards merit scholarships and offers need-based grants. Check our website for details about the various types of aid available.
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Brooklyn Law School boasts an unparalleled community of doers and thinkers. For the 2023 entering class, we welcomed 367 students to our 3-year program and 23 to our 4-year program. They came from 36 U.S. states and 15 countries of citizenship. Thirty-eight percent were students of color. With more than 40 student organizations and a network of 24,000 alumni, we offer a wealth of opportunities to connect and grow personally and professionally.
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Campus and Location
Nestled between historic Brooklyn Heights and vibrant Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Law is within walking distance of numerous courts, civic offices, law firms, and community organizations. We are also just minutes away from Manhattan by subway and close to several major transportation hubs. However, students rarely need to venture far to find great restaurants, shops, theaters, parks, farmers' markets, sporting events, concerts, and cultural attractions.
Facilities
The main campus building at 250 Joralemon St. houses our 78,000-square-foot law library. It is located on six levels and maintains a collection of more than 400,000 volumes in print, microform, and e-book formats, as well as a wealth of research databases.
Our campus also includes a beautiful residence hall with more than 239 furnished apartments located just three blocks from the main building. With 24-hour security and onsite laundry, it offers comfort and convenience at below-market rates.
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