New York University
#8Location: New York City, New York
- LSAT Median
- 169
- GPA Median
- 3.83
- Acceptance Rate
- 27%
- Class Size
- 427
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15 Best Law Schools in New York 2025
Explore 15 ABA-accredited law schools in New York with comprehensive data on rankings, admissions statistics, and outcomes.
15
Law Schools
4
Top 50 Ranked
41%
Avg. Acceptance Rate
Columbia University
#10Location: New York City, New York
- LSAT Median
- 172
- GPA Median
- 3.71
- Acceptance Rate
- 18%
- Class Size
- 366
Cornell University
#18Location: Ithaca, New York
- LSAT Median
- 167
- GPA Median
- 3.73
- Acceptance Rate
- 24%
- Class Size
- 194
Fordham University
#38Location: Bronx, New York
- LSAT Median
- 164
- GPA Median
- 3.64
- Acceptance Rate
- 27%
- Class Size
- 418
St. John's University
#63Location: Queens, New York
- LSAT Median
- 162
- GPA Median
- 3.71
- Acceptance Rate
- 41%
- Class Size
- 273
Yeshiva University (Cardozo)
#63Location: New York City, New York
- LSAT Median
- 162
- GPA Median
- 3.60
- Acceptance Rate
- 31%
- Class Size
- 379
University of Buffalo—SUNY
#94Location: Buffalo, New York
- LSAT Median
- 156
- GPA Median
- 3.51
- Acceptance Rate
- 44%
- Class Size
- 203
Syracuse University
#107Location: Syracuse, New York
- LSAT Median
- 157
- GPA Median
- 3.58
- Acceptance Rate
- 43%
- Class Size
- 239
Albany Law School Of Union University
#117Location: Albany, New York
- LSAT Median
- 158
- GPA Median
- 3.58
- Acceptance Rate
- 46%
- Class Size
- 191
Brooklyn Law School
#117Location: Brooklyn, New York
- LSAT Median
- 156
- GPA Median
- 3.31
- Acceptance Rate
- 53%
- Class Size
- 399
New York Law School
#121Location: New York City, New York
- LSAT Median
- 153
- GPA Median
- 3.35
- Acceptance Rate
- 50%
- Class Size
- 385
Hofstra University
#125Location: Hempstead, New York
- LSAT Median
- 152
- GPA Median
- 3.35
- Acceptance Rate
- 61%
- Class Size
- 280
Pace University
#141Location: White Plains, New York
- LSAT Median
- 151
- GPA Median
- 3.21
- Acceptance Rate
- 60%
- Class Size
- 207
CUNY
#156Location: Queens, New York
- LSAT Median
- 155
- GPA Median
- 3.29
- Acceptance Rate
- 30%
- Class Size
- 171
Touro College
#169Location: Central Islip, New York
- LSAT Median
- 148
- GPA Median
- 3.00
- Acceptance Rate
- 56%
- Class Size
- 209
Law School Admissions in New York
New York offers 15 excellent opportunities for aspiring lawyers to pursue their JD degrees. With an average acceptance rate of 41%, law schools in New York range from highly competitive to more accessible institutions. The median LSAT score across all New York law schools is 159, with a median GPA of 3.49.
New York is home to 4 law schools ranked in the top 50 nationally, making it an attractive destination for legal education. Whether you're looking for prestigious programs in major cities or more affordable options in smaller communities, New York's law schools offer diverse paths to a legal career.
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