About NYU Law
At a Glance
Founded: 1835 in New York City
Dean: Richard Revesz
Academic Year Calendar: Semester
Degree Programs Offered: J.D, LL.M., J.S.D.
Joint Degrees
- J.D./LL.M. in International Law
- J.D./LL.M. in Taxation
- J.D./M.A. or Ph.D. in Economics, History, Philosophy, or Politics
- J.D./M.A. in French Studies
- J.D./M.A. in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- J.D./M.B.A.
- J.D./M.P.A or J.D./M.U.P.
- J.D./M.S.W.
- Harvard University
- Melbourne Law School, University of Melbourne
- National University of Singapore
- Princeton University
J.D. Application Early Decision Deadline: November 15
J.D. Scholarships and Academic Scholars Program Deadline: January 1
J.D. Application Regular Decision Deadline: February 15
J.D. Scholarships and Academic Scholars Program Deadline: January 1
J.D. Application Regular Decision Deadline: February 15
Student to Faculty Ratio: 9.0 to 1
Centers and Institutes: 29
Student-run Publications: 10
Student Organizations: 73
J.D. Student Body
- J.D. students: 1,471
- J.D. degrees awarded in 2012: 482
- Male/female ratio: 58%/42%
- Students of color: 26%
- International: 4%
Fall 2012 Entering J.D. Class Profile
- 452 full-time day students (no part-time or evening)
- LSAT 75th%/25th%: 173/169
- Undergraduate GPA 75th%/25th%: 3.8/3.5
- 39 states represented
- 30% students of color
- 30% enrolled directly after college
- 64% out of college one to four years
- 6% out of college five or more years
- 11% hold advanced or professional degrees
Costs, Financial Aid and Scholarships (2011-12)
- Tuition and fees: $48,950
- Room and board: $21,354
- Average scholarship or grant award: $21,831
- Percentage of students receiving grants: 35.66%
Public Interest Funding
Loan Repayment Assistance Program for students pursuing careers in public service
15% of graduating students were funded in 2011, when 480 active participants received nearly $5 million in benefits.
Loan Repayment Assistance Program for students pursuing careers in public service
15% of graduating students were funded in 2011, when 480 active participants received nearly $5 million in benefits.
Public Interest summer funding grants
1Ls receive $4,500 and 2Ls receive $6,500. In summer 2012, 283 1Ls and 145 2Ls received grants to work in the U.S. and more than 40 other countries.
1Ls receive $4,500 and 2Ls receive $6,500. In summer 2012, 283 1Ls and 145 2Ls received grants to work in the U.S. and more than 40 other countries.
Careers
During 2010-2011, 612 private law firms, public interest organizations, government agencies, corporations, and public accounting firms visited NYU School of Law to interview students. The interviewers came from 30 states and 5 foreign countries; 74% were from outside New York.
Median overall salary of the Class of 2011: $160,000