New York University Law School offers an impressive array of attributes that make it overall one of the best law schools in America. A stellar legal reputation that consistently lands it in the top 5 law schools in America is coupled with a great quality of life, exceptional career prospects, and a unparalleled location right in the center of Greenwich Village.

Admission to NYU Law School is very competitive and numbers oriented. In 2006 only 20% of the over 8500 students who applied were accepted, with the 25th/75th percentiles for GPA being a 3.5/3.85 and a LSAT score of a 168/173. New York University Law School also offers an early admissions option, with those applicants who complete applications by October 15 receive a decision before the end of December. This is a non-binding early option, although unlike other early admissions programs, a rejection in the early admissions pool is final for that year (as opposed to rolling over for reconsideration in the regular pool).

NYU Law School makes considerable use of their wait-list and those who are wait-listed are wise to stay in touch by making phone calls and sending letters letting the admissions office know that NYU is still your number one choice. To increase their yield, NYU Law School will often discretely seek a verbal acceptance from the candidate that they will be coming before admissions is offered. Thus, continued interest is a strong plus. NYU Law School also has a relatively large transfer class, so those who are initially denied have a second chance.

Just like everything else in New York City, tuition to New York University Law School is not cheap. Tuition is now well over $35,000 and room and board, even at the law school dorms, is another $19,000 per year. Campus housing is available to all students who seek it, with Mercer dorm offering the nicest facilities of the three dorms.

However, the world class education and employment opportunities provided by NYU Law School make this a wise investment in your legal career. Founded in 1835, New York University Law School is one of the oldest and most preeminent law schools in America. Students rave about the excellent classes and the accessibility of the renowned professors. The only negative consistently voiced is that first-year classes are held in large 100 person sections, a size that is only equaled by Harvard Law School.

While classes are demanding, law students at NYU are competitive only with themselves and not with others. A relaxed and friendly atmosphere permeates the law school. While most students at nearby Columbia Law School would rather be elsewhere (such as Harvard or Yale Law School), most NYU Law School students are quite content to be where they are.

Students both work hard but also play hard, taking advantage of the weekly Bar Reviews (where a different local bar is frequented every Thursday night) and other happy hours sponsored by the school. Located in bustling and safe Greenwich Village, a spectrum of restaurants and clubs are available and cater to law students.

A beautiful law library and newly completed addition add to what was already a pretty, although urban, campus.

The strong national reputation of NYU Law School coupled with one of the finest career services offices makes for an astounding array of employment prospects for NYU grads. Unlike other law schools that solely push high paying corporate jobs, NYU Law School makes a dedicated effort to assist students seeking public interest jobs. Examples include having a separate career office for public employment and also the 20 Root-Tilden scholarships that are available annually, which give recipients 2/3 off tuition if they are interested in public law. New York University Law School also has a very generous loan repayment program for those in public interest law.

NYU Law School has both world-class and engaging professors focused on both teaching and scholarship. The faculty is particularly strong in international law and tax law, which are simply the best programs in the nation. The faculty is also expert in intellectual property law, clinical training, trial advocacy and environmental law, with all being ranked in the top 10.

Overall, New York University Law School offers an attractive combination of excellent academics, a high quality of life, all set in exciting Greenwich Village. Lacking the Ivy League reputation of its cross town rival Columbia Law School, NYU provides many other attributes that may make it a more attractive choice for many.

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New York University Law School Contact Information:

40 Washington Square S
New York, NY 10012
(212) 998-6060
Application deadline: February 1st

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As an update to the profile above, NYU Law School has benefited from a divisive process of choosing a new Dean for Columbia Law School. More or less, the professors aligned in two camps behind the two candidates and when the Dean was chosen, 2 well regarded professors left Columbia Law School for NYU. In 5-10 years, it seems very possible that NYU Law School will be regarded as the better of the two, with their being viewed as nearly equal now (perhaps judges viewing Columbia better, big firms giving NYU grads a slight edge).

When the first US News Law School rankings came out they ranked NYU 9th. Over the last 20 years, New York University Law School has done a great job of attracting excellent faculty, especially in the fields of international, tax, and constitutional law. It also benefits from its NYC location.

I think these factors help explain how New York University Law School is now always in the top 5 law schools in the country.

I thought this was the most fitting place for my question about NYU now. This is where I'm planning to go, but I received an email the other day stating that they will be unable to offer me ANY institutional aid. How common is this for NYU Law? What percentage of NYU Law students receive financial aid?

I've been admitted for the Master of Laws in the General Studies Program, but I'm really looking forward to ask them if I can change it for the International Studies program. What are the chances that I can change? Would you recommend for me to change the program? I know that it is a very personal decison but my interests are more in the international area, although the fact of being able to create my curriculum and maybe focus it in 2 areas is atractive, I'm a bit confused.

That statistic actually does make me feel less depressed. Numbers are a glorious thing.

Does anyone know about the layout of NYU? Are classes spread out in multiple buildings? Is it a complicated campus to learn? I've SEEN it once, during my first and only trip to NYC, but I wasn't sure how many/which buildings were significant.

Also, if I want to sign a lease for August, should I start travelling there for apartments at the end of June or in July?

Hey, I just wanted to mention, as a current NYU 1L, that Ken posted a mistake in his original post above.

It is not correct that all of our 1L classes are large lectures with 100 students. I have 4 classes, as do all other 1L students. Two of our classes, in my case, Civil Procedure and Criminal Law are 100 student lecture classes. For all 1Ls, the other two classes are smaller. My contracts class has about 50 students, and we all take a class called "Lawyering" our first year which has about 25 students. It is a year-long seminar which involves legal research, legal writing and legal role playing (practicing being a lawyer). It is graded pass/fail.

Also, although two of our classes our large, in both of mine, students usually go up to the professor after class to ask questions one-on-one. My criminal law professor goes to one of the student lounge/cafes after class, and sits and chats, answering questions with whatever handful of students choose to join him. Plus they all have office hours. It's very easy to get to know the professors here.

Also, I'll add, the students here are very friendly and very smart.

Hi all,

Hope this isn't too dumb a question.

I was wondering if NYU uses the Socratic Method. My school doesn't use it and basically I think it makes for a somewhat disappointing experience. I'm thinking of applying to NYU and I wouldn't want to go there and be disappointed later. Thanks!

You mean New York Law School??

Yes, the professors use the socratic method, some more intensely than others.

This isn't *my* law school, and I am not sure if this is getting talked about in other threads on TLS, but I found this article re: faculty hirings at NYU, which was also posted on Leiter's Law Blog, to be an interesting read:

Recruiting with Real Estate

Thought I'd bump this thread. I am seriously considering NYU and was just wondering why it's not getting too much on "Discuss your school" forum.

So who is going? Will you be living on-campus? Have you visited or are planning to go to an upcoming ASD?

NYU talk is all over, just search for it under "Advanced Forum Search"

I'll bump the 18th thread for you.