Prospective Exchange Students
Introduction
New York University School of Law is the preeminent global law school featuring innovative teaching, research, and intellectual and professional development in a uniquely collegial environment. Like our great city, NYU School of Law is a "melting pot" of legal scholars and practitioners, economists, social scientists, and representatives of the innovation industries.
The essence of the Law School experience is the close interaction between our faculty and students. Creating and nurturing a stimulating intellectual environment is central to the educational philosophy of the Law School, and these characteristics hold high appeal for both students and faculty. NYU School of Law offers more than 200 rich and diverse courses and programs on issues that permeate all aspects of law in the 21st century. This extensive curriculum broadens perspectives and opens new ways of seeing and understanding, not only the law, but the world around us.
Located in Greenwich Village, New York City, NYU School of Law is a vibrant part of this metropolis. Members of the Law School community enjoy an inexhaustible array of cultural options, thrive from the opportunity to work with diverse populations, and benefit from a rich educational experience that extends far beyond the confines of the classroom.
General Information
NYU School of Law participates in exchange programs with 16 law faculties abroad:
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Additionally, law students who currently attend a university affiliated with New York University's International Exchange Program may apply to attend NYU School of Law for one semester after completing their law program's first year. These applicants are considered on a case-by-case basis.
In order to apply for an exchange semester, all prospective students must apply through their home institution first. If you are selected to study at NYU by your home institution, your exchange coordinator will notify NYU School of Law. You may then proceed with the NYU School of Law online application. When the Office of Graduate Admissions at NYU School of Law has received your online application and required documents, it will review your application and make an admissions decision. You will then be notified. Admission is granted from the Office of Graduate Admissions because of the office's expertise in considering international applications.
Registration & Tuition
Prospective international exchange students who are selected to participate in a one-semester exchange will be expected to take a full course load (12 credits) as a non-matriculant exchange student. These exchange students receive priority equal to our LL.M. students when registering for classes; instructions for registering will arrive with the letter of admission.
The tuition and fees for the semester of exchange are paid to the student's home institution; at no time does an exchange student pay any tuition or registration fees to NYU School of Law.
Additional Course Requirements for Foreign Exchange Students
Exchange students whose legal training is not based upon the common law are required to enroll in "Introduction to U.S. Law" which is held during the week prior to the beginning of the fall semester. This non-credit course is designed to introduce foreign-trained lawyers to American Law, the American legal system, and American legal education. If you are participating in the exchange program in the spring semester (January to May), you do not have to enroll in any introductory course.
Hauser Global Law School Program
The Hauser Global Law School Program functions as a home away from home for all international exchange students at the Law School. As a liaison to New York University for all exchange students, the Program should be the point of contact for any questions or issues that may arise while attending the Law School. Ms. Christine Jensch administers the exchange program for the Law School and can be contacted by email at lawglobal@exchange.law.nyu.edu.
Application & Required Documents
On-line Application
All prospective exchange students must apply using the on-line application. Detailed instructions found here.
Application Deadline
The NYU online application is due on April 15 for August enrollment and October 15 for January enrollment.
Transcripts
Official Law school transcripts, and English translations if the transcript is not in English, are required. The transcript must be provided directly to NYU School of Law from the law school registrar or exchange program coordinator. Please be sure that any prior name that appears on the transcript is indicated on the exchange student application.
Personal Statement
Please submit a statement of not more than 250 words. You may wish to describe your professional interests and goals, as well as the merit of exchange studies. If available, please include a curriculum vitae along with the statement.
Permission Letter
Please request a letter authorizing your participation in the exchange program at NYU from the coordinator of your home university's exchange program.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Applicants whose academic legal training has not been in English, or whose legal training was located in a country where English is not a primary language, must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A total score of at least 600 with minimum scores of 60 in each of the three sections (listening comprehension, structure and written expression, vocabulary and reading comprehension) is required for consideration. Applicants who take the computer-based TOEFL must achieve a minimum total score of at least 250 and minimum scores of 25 on each of the subsections. Applicants taking the Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) are required to achieve a minimum total score of at least 100, a minimum score of 26 on the reading and listening subsections, and a minimum score of 22 on the writing subsection. Because the speaking subsection is unique to the iBT, we do not set a minimum score for this subsection. However, the Committee on Graduate Admissions will look for scores of at least 22. There is no conditional admission status for applicants who do not achieve this minimum standard. The Test of Written English (TWE) portion of the TOEFL is also recommended.
A photocopy of a TOEFL score report sent directly from the law school registrar or exchange program coordinator will be accepted provide the score has not expired and the photocopy is an attested true copy by the registrar or the coordinator. Please note that the Examinee's Report you receive from ETS is NOT acceptable. Applicants also may arrange to have an official score report sent from the Educational Testing Service to NYU School of Law. The institution code for NYU School of Law is 2599.
Students are urged to take the TOEFL exam at least one month before the NYU School of Law online application is due. Delays in receiving students' official scores will delay the admissions decision. Please note that TOEFL scores are not valid after two years from the date of testing.
For more information about the TOEFL and TWE contact:
Test of English as a Foreign Language
Education Testing Service
P.O. Box 6151
Princeton, NJ 08541-6151
Mailing Documents
Because application materials are time-sensitive and may be traveling great distances, we highly recommend applicants use an international courier service, such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL, in lieu of national postal services. All materials sent for application should be addressed as follows:
Hauser Global Law School Program
New York University School of Law
245 Sullivan Street, Suite 340
New York, NY 10012
USA
Tel: 1-212-998-6691
Email: lawglobal@exchange.law.nyu.edu