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New York Law School
New York City, New York
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
New York Law School is a prestigious JD program located in New York City, New York. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, New York Law School was ranked 121 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, New York Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 388 with an acceptance rate of 52.7%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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Founded in 1891, New York Law School (NYLS) is an independent law school located in the heart of New York City’s legal, government, financial, and emerging tech centers. Known as “New York’s law school,” NYLS embraces the city as its classroom by complementing a rigorous legal education with an innovative and diverse set of “uniquely New York” experiential learning opportunities. Since opening its doors nearly 125 years ago, the Law School has produced graduates who have gone on to hold high elected and appointed office in the city, lead large and small firms, and gain broad recognition as captains of business and industry. The Law School’s renowned faculty of prolific scholars has built its strength in such areas as constitutional law, civil and human rights, business and finance law, media and information law, tax law, real estate, and a number of interdisciplinary fields. The Law School is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.