Brooklyn Law School is an attractive option for those who want to practice law and enjoy the amenities of New York City. Brooklyn Law School is located in picturesque Brooklyn Heights and is only a few subway stops from downtown Manhattan.

Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School generally ranks amongst the nations top 60 law schools. Professors excel in business law and international law, and the clinical training provided to students is excellent as well.

Statistically, there are many comparisons between Brooklyn Law School and Yeshiva (Cardozo) schools of law. Very close in location, these law schools also fare nearly the same in national law school rankings and the degree of difficulty in gaining admission.

However, the law school comparisons end when you examine the two schools’ focus, with Brooklyn Law School being very focused on teaching practical and not academic law skills. Students at Brooklyn Law School find themselves well prepared for the otherwise daunting New York Bar, as many classes focus upon teaching the 18 subjects covered on the bar.

Brooklyn’s close proximity to several courts, including the U.S. district court, State Supreme and Family Courts, and the offices of the U.S. attorney may help explain Brooklyn Law School's emphasis on court externships, moot court, and other skills that focus upon the practice of law versus the theoretical study of law.

Attending Brooklyn Law School is not cheap, with tuition at this private law school now over $35,000, not counting the high cost of housing. Thankfully, Brooklyn Law School just opened Feil Hall, which provides luxury apartments for 360 students. Feil Hall also houses "Geraldo's Cafe," a coffee bar and student lounge named for infamous alumnus Geraldo Rivera.

For students admitted to Brooklyn Law School, LSAT scores generally range from a 160-163 and GPAs between a 3.0-3.5.

Overall, students generally enjoy their experience at Brooklyn Law School, particularly praising the professors as very accessible, with an open door policy for office hours. Brooklyn Law School is very accommodating for its part-time evening students, often scheduling its most sought after classes in the evening, oftentimes to the chagrin of the full-time students.

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