Office of Career Services (OCS)

NYU Law students meeting with potential employers at Early Interview Week

NYU Law's Office of Career Services (OCS) has the most extensive placement program in the country, successfully connecting students and alumni to top firms, leading public service organizations, prestigious clerkships, and important academic careers. We help students and alumni follow their own road to career satisfaction and success in whatever area they choose.

NYU Law Career Outcomes

  • 97.67% employment rate for JD Class of 2022

  • $215,000 median overall salary 

  • 45,000+ member alumni network

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Contact Us

Our Career Staff are available to answer your questions.

Call our Reception Desk at 212-998-6090 on Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 2:00-5:00 p.m.

Email us at law.careers@nyu.edu

Appointments and Drop-in Hours

Appointments for Current Students: To set up a phone, Zoom, or in-person appointment, please call our receptionist at 212-998-6090, or email law.careers@nyu.edu or your counselor (not both). 

Drop-In Times for Current Students: 
Fifteen-minute same-day drop-in appointments are available by video call or phone.  You may call (212-998-6090), or email (law.careers@nyu.edu) beginning at 9:30 a.m. to reserve a spot for later that day.

JD Hours:

  • Monday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
  • Thursday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

LLM Hours:

  • Monday:  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday:  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday  2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

LLM Drop-Ins: In addition to the above instructions, you may also login to CSM to schedule an appointment with Efua Feldman or Clara Solomon.

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