From the School
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.
Overview
From The School
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.
Applicants
3,758
Acceptance Rate
50%
Median Undergrad GPA
3.54
Accepted Applicants Who Attend
378
Test Scores
LSAT
25th-75th percentile
(enrolled students)
(enrolled students)
157 - 162
Application Process
Rolling Admissions
Yes
Application Fee
$0
CAS Service Used
Yes
Applicants accepted in terms other than fall
Yes
Transfer Applicants Accepted
Yes
Deferred Admission
Yes
Other Admission Factors
Academic
LSAT Score
Undergraduate GPA
Letters of Recommendation
Essay / Personal Statement
Selectivity Rating
Overall
From The School
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.
Faculty Information
Total Faculty
233
12
Underrepresented Minorities
Students Say
Since 1901, Brooklyn Law School has been educating promising law students in a range of fields, from torts to civil liberties to intellectual property, calling upon its 鈥渆xpansive network in New York City鈥 to connect with alumni and field training opportunities. Today, the diverse school consists of 1,000 students who have access to more than 200 courses and a curriculum that blends classroom academics (with a special emphasis on legal research and writing) with experiential learning. The renowned clinical program is designed to leave graduates with a comprehensive set of professional skills鈥攅very student must take at least one clinic or externship to graduate鈥攚hich means Brooklyn Law is 鈥渒nown for producing great practical lawyers.鈥 Plus, students find these clinical opportunities to be 鈥渉ighly encouraged and fairly prestigious [while offering] great networking.鈥 One adds, 鈥淭he clinics are an incredible addition to help with the practice side and experience.鈥 Another goes on to say, 鈥淭he legal writing team is excellent in providing a firm background in legal research and drafting, which makes acclimating to summer jobs far easier.鈥 For added innovation, the school incorporates Hybrid In-House Clinics, which are seminars taught by instructors working at an outside office or agency. In each seminar, the students act as the lawyer, having the chance to perform in situations that range from the Housing Rights Clinic or a Prosecution Clinic at the Brooklyn District Attorney's office.
The 鈥渟imply brilliant鈥 Brooklyn Law professors 鈥渁re from prestigious backgrounds and careers.鈥 But perhaps equally important, they enjoy 鈥渆ngaging students and passing on their passion for the law.鈥 The school's 鈥渃lassroom experience is excellent,鈥 but the professor's passion extends beyond that: They are 鈥渁lways 鈥 happy to meet outside of class for discussions or extra help.鈥 One shares, 鈥淚 have been thoroughly impressed with the scholarship of the majority of my professors.鈥
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 鈥渢he school cultivates great relationships with the local state and federal court systems鈥 to the point where 鈥渕any intern during the summer or [a school] semester.鈥 Facilities-wise, the library 鈥渋s currently being renovated [to be] top-notch,鈥 and 鈥渢he library staff and other administrators are helpful and friendly.鈥 Another student says, 鈥淵ou can tell that the administration is thoughtful about the students and the faculty.鈥 As the cherry on top of a solid city education, Brooklyn Law's 23,000-strong alumni network spans the globe and 鈥渋s involved and enthusiastic about helping students get jobs, find careers, and attend events as both guests and lecturers.鈥 Overall, the school's 鈥渟trong presence in big law and vast network in the New York City area is something to be proud about.鈥
The 鈥渟imply brilliant鈥 Brooklyn Law professors 鈥渁re from prestigious backgrounds and careers.鈥 But perhaps equally important, they enjoy 鈥渆ngaging students and passing on their passion for the law.鈥 The school's 鈥渃lassroom experience is excellent,鈥 but the professor's passion extends beyond that: They are 鈥渁lways 鈥 happy to meet outside of class for discussions or extra help.鈥 One shares, 鈥淚 have been thoroughly impressed with the scholarship of the majority of my professors.鈥
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 鈥渢he school cultivates great relationships with the local state and federal court systems鈥 to the point where 鈥渕any intern during the summer or [a school] semester.鈥 Facilities-wise, the library 鈥渋s currently being renovated [to be] top-notch,鈥 and 鈥渢he library staff and other administrators are helpful and friendly.鈥 Another student says, 鈥淵ou can tell that the administration is thoughtful about the students and the faculty.鈥 As the cherry on top of a solid city education, Brooklyn Law's 23,000-strong alumni network spans the globe and 鈥渋s involved and enthusiastic about helping students get jobs, find careers, and attend events as both guests and lecturers.鈥 Overall, the school's 鈥渟trong presence in big law and vast network in the New York City area is something to be proud about.鈥
Career overview
From The School
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.
% of graduates who are employed within ten months of graduation
90%
% of job accepting graduates providing useable salary information
43%
Career Services
On campus summer employment recruitment for first year JD students
Yes
On campus summer employment recruitment for second year JD students
Yes
# of Employers that Recruit on Campus Each Year
200
Employers who most frequently hire graduates
Bronx District Attorney's Office; Brooklyn District Attorney's Office; Brooklyn Legal Services; Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft; Cahill Gordon; Cleary Gottlieb; Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP; Deloitte LLP; Debevoise & Plimpton LLP; Duane Morris; Epstein, Becker & Green, P.C.; Ernst & Young, LLP; Fried Frank; Goldman Sachs; Goodwin Proctor, LLP; Hughes, Hubbard & Reed, LLP; J.P. Morgan Chase; Kings County District Attorney's Office; KPMG LLP; Miami-Dade State Attorney?s Office; Morgan Stanley; NYC Law Department; New York County District Attorney's Office; Paul Hastings; Paul Weiss; Proskauer Rose; Price Waterhouse Coopers LLP; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom; Simpson Thacher & Bartlett; The Legal Aid Society; U.S. Department of Justice; U.S. JAG Corps; Venable; White & Case
Graduates Employed by Area
55%
Private Practice
12%
Government
10%
Public Interes
7%
Business/Industry
Graduates Employed by Region
84%
Mid-Atlantic
Prominent Alumni
David Dinkins
Mayor, City of New York
Larry A Silverstein
Chairman, Silverstein Properties (One World Trade Center)
Susan Posen
Chair of House of Z LLC / Zac Posen
Barry Salzberg
Retired CEO of Deloitte &Touche USA, Professor of Business Strategy at Columbia Business School
Errol Louis
Host of NY1's Inside City Hall and CNN Political Commentator
Overview
From The School
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.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Feb 1
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Annual Total Aid Package Awarded
$62,123
% Students Receiving Some Aid
95%
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$69,800
Estimated On-Campus Room and Board
$26,763
Estimated Off-Campus Room and Board
$26,763
Estimated Cost for Books / Academic Expense
$2,000
Fees
$556
Overall
From The School
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.
Student Body Profile
Total Enrollment
1,072
Number of Foreign Countries Represented
47
Average Age at Entry
26
% Out-of-State
16%
% International
4%
Demographics
28.00%
% Under-represented Minorities
93% are full time
7% are part time
62% female
38% male
Campus Life
Students Say
鈥淓xtracurricular activities and honor societies are highly active at the school,鈥 so most social activities take on an academic or career-shaping tint. Still, 鈥渕ost students are friendly and cooperative鈥 rather than cutthroat. The honor societies (such as Moot Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and the Journals) 鈥渁ll host social events to bring their cohort together as a community,鈥 and the school provides 鈥済ood student affairs programs and mental health support.鈥 These 鈥渟trong extracurricular programs鈥 place an 鈥渆mphasis on student involvement,鈥 and 鈥渟tudent organizations are also generally effective at providing networking opportunities.鈥 Here, 鈥渟tudents are willing to work together,鈥 so 鈥渃amaraderie is strong amongst 鈥 section groups.鈥 The school's location is near the transit hubs of Downtown Brooklyn, which 鈥渕akes it really easy to access other parts of Brooklyn and anywhere in Manhattan.鈥 But for those who don't want to travel, 鈥渢here are many bars, restaurants, and other fun activities nearby.鈥 Similarly, students find that Brooklyn housing (as opposed to Manhattan) provides 鈥渁 lot more space and a relaxed neighborhood feel.鈥
More Information
% of Classrooms with Internet Access
100%
Admissions Office Contact
From The School
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.
Contact
Katherine Zhang
Assistant Director of Admissions
Assistant Director of Admissions
Address
250 Joralemon Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone
718-780-7906
Email
admitq@brooklaw.edu
