Welcome, Future Lawyers!
Your successful legal career begins at New York Law School. From industry-leading curriculum to world-class faculty, you'll see why NYLS has been a leader in legal education for 130 years and counting.
New York Law School students benefit from:
- Flexibility with full-time and part-time options
- A nationally recognized legal education
- Innovative, industry-leading academic programs
- Real-world practical experience
- A diverse and supportive community
Since 1891, New York Law School has been reinventing legal education to meet the needs of today’s students and tomorrow’s lawyers. Our state-of-the-art Tribeca campus provides the perfect launchpad for your legal career—just steps from New York City's top law firms, courts, startups, and Wall Street. Our J.D. and LL.M. programs are thoughtfully designed to prepare students for thriving legal careers. All we're missing is you.
Flexible Programs That Fit Your Life
Full-Time J.D.
Get your law degree in three years with our full-time Day Division. You’ll take core foundational courses, choose from 250+ upper-level electives, and you can pick a specialty at one of our six academic centers and pick your specialty at one of our six academic centers.
Part-Time J.D.
If you work full-time or have other daytime obligations, NYLS Pro’s flexible hybrid classes will help you pursue a legal education that fits your schedule. Earn your law degree in four years with our part-time Evening Division program.
Students can also choose to pursue a joint J.D./M.B.A., J.D./M.A., or J.D./LL.M. programs.
A successful law career is waiting for you at NYLS. Get started today.
A Diverse, Vibrant Community
New York Law School students have grit and drive. They're leaders and changemakers from different backgrounds with unique experiences—making our community diverse and vibrant.
NYLS at a Glance
- Best Law Schools for Diversity by preLaw magazine
- 83% first-generation law students
- 95% of the Class of 2023 was employed 10 months after graduation (most recent data available)
- 85% of the Class of 2024 passed the New York Bar Exam the first time
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Office of Admissions and Student Financial Services
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