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Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School offers a vibrant intellectual community emphasizing teaching excellence, leading-edge scholarship, and an innovative academic program designed to prepare students for a wide range of fields of specializations. It is an independent institution, unaffiliated with any university or college, and the only law school in Brooklyn. The Law School offers students flexible J.D. degree options, including a part-time 4-year program ranked 17th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
We not only offer our students an exceptional education in the law, but we also provide them with the essential building blocks for a successful career: real-world experience, a strong network, and a supportive community.
Overview
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Brooklyn Law accepts the LSAT (Law School Admissions Test) or the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations). There is no application fee. While there is no deadline to apply, applications received before February 1st will be given first consideration. The application process for the standard and part-time programs are the same. Students can learn more about the applying to Brooklyn Law by signing up for a virtual information session.
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Degrees Offered
We offer full-time and part-time (4-year) J.D. programs, as well as LL.M. programs. With an extensive curriculum of over 240 courses, workshops, and seminars, our students can explore any area of specialization. We have eight academic centers, four journals, six certificate programs, and more than 25 clinics and externships in a wide range of concentrations.
Programs and Curriculum
Our clinical program is one of the oldest and most comprehensive in the nation, landing Brooklyn Law on preLaw Magazine's list of Top Schools for Practical Training. We have more than 25 clinics and externships in diverse areas of specialization, ranging from public interest to real estate, to offer our students substantive hands-on experience. Students work on real cases with real clients guided by leading practitioners in their fields.
Faculty
Ranked amongst to top law school faculties in the nation according to Brian Leiter's Law School Reports, 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.
For students interested in public interest, we have a number of fellowships which allow them to gain a deep understanding of their career focus. 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. The Public Interest / Public Service (PipS) fellowship is a two-year program sponsored by Brooklyn Law School, in cooperation with governmental agencies and nonprofit organizations, which encompasses the third year of law school and first post-graduate year. The mission of PipS is to improve the practical skills of new lawyers, while expanding the ability of nonprofit organizations and government agencies to provide legal services.
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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 listed Brooklyn Law as a "Go-To Law School" based on the number of graduates landing jobs at the nation's top 100 law firms. Brooklyn Law School also was among the top law schools that saw their alumni promoted to partner in 2020. For the Class of 2019, over 90% of our graduates where seeking employment had secured jobs within 10 months.
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Overview
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Average annual tuition is $61,550 for full-time students and $46,162 for part-time students, plus $496 fees, for the 2020-2021 academic year. Estimated annual housing cost is $16,200.
Financial Aid
Last year, 98% 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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2020 total enrollment had 1,037 full-time students and 109 part-time students. Fifty-nine percent were women, 41% were men, and less than 1% were non-binary. Twenty-nine percent were students of color.
Brooklyn Law has more than 40 student organizations which offer opportunities to explore academic work beyond the classroom, connect with classmates with similar passions and interests, and build professional networks.
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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, one of the largest and most modern law libraries in the New York City metropolitan area. It is located on six levels and maintains a collection of over 400,000 volumes in print, microform, and e-book format, as well as a wealth of research databases.
Our campus also includes our administrative and clinics offices, which are located at 111 Livingston St., and two beautiful residence halls located a short walk from the main building.
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