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Founded in 1835, New York University School of Law has a long record of academic excellence, national scholarly influence, and innovative achievements. It has consistently been a pacesetter in legal education, pioneering new approaches to practical-skills training and the early recognition that law has an increasingly global dimension to which all students should be exposed in the classroom. Its innovative lawyering and clinical programs; interdisciplinary colloquia; public interest initiatives; and law-and-business transaction courses have all served as models for others. The law school has a proud history of fairness and openness: More than 100 years ago, NYU Law became one of the first law schools to routinely admit women and other groups discriminated against by many other institutions, and it continues to offer opportunities to exceptional students from groups historically underrepresented in the profession. The school’s location in one of the world’s financial and cultural capitals provides students ready access to the very best practitioners and policy makers, including top executives in business and finance, as well as leaders of international, governmental, and public interest organizations. Through its numerous clinics, centers, and institutes, the law school provides unparalleled professional experience for students who graduate to pursue careers in government, business, and, of course, the legal profession.

The JD Program

The curriculum at NYU School of Law is designed to offer students the best possible foundation in legal theory and practice, and to empower them with the skills they need to be successful lawyers—and leaders—in the 21st century. Taught by top-tier faculty, the curriculum is distinguished by its depth and breadth across all traditional areas of legal study, its interdisciplinary strength, and its global perspective. The law school is committed to providing students with a sophisticated understanding of how US law interacts with—and is informed by—the regimes of other nations and the international community, and to educating lawyers who will use their degrees to become leaders of the profession and of society.

Long an innovator in legal education, the law school continually updates its curricular and programmatic offerings to ensure that NYU Law graduates are optimally equipped to compete in the 21st century legal marketplace. Recent additions include foreign study programs in Buenos Aires and Paris; a Washington, DC-based Legislative and Regulatory Process Clinic; increased training in business and financial literacy and leadership; and offerings in cybersecurity law, policy, and technology. Social entrepreneurship and artificial intelligence are also growing areas of focus and expertise.

Previous innovations have included the addition of a first-year Legislation and the Regulatory State course and a first-year elective that allows students to choose among Constitutional Law, Corporations, International Law, Tax, or Property. The Lawyering Program, recognized for its excellence by a Carnegie Foundation report on the state of law school education, complements the theoretical and doctrinal courses offered in the first year and sets the foundation for 40+ fieldwork clinics that students can choose from in their 2L and 3L years, including the recently added International Transactions Clinic.

Students take classes taught by faculty who are leaders in their fields, ranging from international, environmental, constitutional, and criminal law to civil procedure, torts, intellectual property, and administrative law and policy, among others. NYU Law’s distinguished interdisciplinary curriculum includes its preeminent law and philosophy program and a robust law and business program. The latter offers unique transactional courses that teach students how lawyers can add value to the strategic development, design, negotiation, and implementation of deals in law, finance, real estate, entertainment, tax, and business. Aside from these programs, students enjoy intellectual and pedagogical diversity, mixing traditional classes with a choice of courses in cutting-edge fields such as the law of democracy and compliance and risk management, as well as colloquia, clinics, independent research, journal work, study abroad, fellowships, and more.

Student Journals and Activities

There are 10 student-edited publications, and additional writing opportunities are available through the Moot Court Board. There are more than 80 student organizations, including Law Students for Human Rights, the award-winning Suspension Representation Project, and the school’s student government group, the Student Bar Association.

Institutes and Centers

A rich intellectual life outside the classroom is sustained by more than 30 institutes and centers, including the Brennan Center for Justice, the Hauser Global Law School Program, the Robert L. Bernstein Institute for Human Rights, the Frank J. Guarini Center on Environmental and Land Use Law, the Institute for Policy and Integrity, and the Pollack Center for Law and Business. These enterprises bring together leading faculty and professional teams of lawyers, economists, and policy experts to produce research and commentary that influence the real world of law, policy, and business. They also provide students with unique opportunities to travel to places where legal services are needed and to work on sophisticated projects in the areas of national security, real estate, criminal justice, human rights, and international law, among others. Among our newest centers are the Center for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, which serves as a hub for faculty and students who wish to pursue research on these issues, and our Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law, which supports the study of the relationship between race, ethnicity, and economic inequality on one hand, and the successes and failures of legal structures on the other. Also recently added are the Institute for Corporate Governance and Finance, dedicated to studying and encouraging the development of institutional investors as a responsible force in corporate governance, and the Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship, which is committed to improving legal systems for entrepreneurs seeking to advance social justice.

Career Placement and Bar Passage

NYU School of Law has an extensive career services program. Career planning for first-year students includes personal career counseling, workshops on all aspects of the job search, specialty panels featuring speakers from all areas of practice, and a videotape mock interview program. Each year, more than 600 private law firms, public interest organizations, government agencies, corporations, and public accounting firms visit the law school to interview students. More than 70 percent of these employers are from outside New York.

The Public Interest Law Center provides students interested in public service with comprehensive support, including advice on courses and career opportunities. The Public Interest Summer Funding Program guarantees funding to all first- and second-year students who work in public interest positions. The Public Interest Law Center, in conjunction with other area law schools, also sponsors an annual public interest legal career fair, the largest event of its kind in the country.

Tuition and Aid

NYU School of Law has multiple avenues through which it helps eligible students meet their legal education costs. The school offers a substantial number of students awards based on their intellectual potential, evidence that they will enrich the educational environment, and financial need. In addition, the school offers a number of programmatic scholarships. The Root-Tilden-Kern Scholarship Program selects entering students for their intellectual potential and demonstrated commitment to public service through law. AnBryce Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students who are among the first in their immediate families to pursue a graduate degree. Furman Academic Scholarships are given to students who show promise in becoming legal academics. Scholarships are also available in the areas of business law, international law, Latino human rights, public policy, cybersecurity, patent law, and law and technology. Additionally, under the school’s generous Loan Repayment Assistance Program, a JD graduate working in an eligible public interest position for 10 years—and earning up to $100,000 a year—may qualify to have all of his or her eligible federal law school loans forgiven.

Admission Decisions: Beyond the Numbers

The admission process is highly selective, seeking individuals of exceptional ability with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and points of view. The Committee on Admissions reviews each undergraduate transcript closely, with attention to factors such as trends in the applicant’s grades, class rank, the ratio of pass/fail to graded courses, the diversity and depth of coursework, and the length of time since graduation.

Other aspects of the application also influence the decision. For example, the committee evaluates work experience and extracurricular and community activities for evidence of advancement, leadership, and the capacity for assuming responsibility. Factors other than undergraduate grades and standardized test scores may be particularly significant for applicants who have experienced educational or socioeconomic disadvantages.

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As an undergraduate, there are several ways to explore the option of law school, both academically and through practical experience.

Law-Oriented Courses:

As an undergraduate, you may want to enroll in one or two law-oriented courses to test your interest in the study of law. Some may use the same texts (casebooks) used by law schools, but most will be taught in traditional undergraduate format. Therefore, they do not necessarily prepare you for law school, and law schools do not require them or similar courses. Several courses in the College offer exposure to the law. They change from year to year and semester to semester, so be certain to consult the departments' websites as well as the fall and spring course schedules to familiarize yourself with the most current offerings.

Law and Society Minor:

This minor provides prelaw students with a more integrated approach to the law and legal issues as examined through the prism of the social sciences. Again, these courses do not necessarily prepare you for law school, and law schools do not require them or similar courses. It is a five-course minor that draws primarily on the CAS Departments of Politics and Sociology. Note that courses used for this minor may NOT be double-counted towards your major or other minor. For more information, visit the sociology website .

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Obtaining “hands-on” experience through an internship in the legal field is an excellent way to determine if a career in law is right for you. It will also make you a more competitive candidate for law school admissions. Undergraduates have served as interns in the Courts, government agencies, non-profit organizations, legal public interest agencies, and law firms. NYU’s Wasserman Center for Career Development  lists internships (paid, non-paid, and for-credit) on Handshake. Internships are updated weekly with current positions for the fall, spring, and summer terms. To schedule an appointment with a career counselor, call the Wasserman Center at (212) 998-4730.

Alumni Mentor Network:

To learn first-hand about a wide variety of legal areas, register for the mentoring program. This program, administered by the  Wasserman Center for Career Development , allows students to benefit from the professional experiences of College alumni who are practicing attorneys. The program offers informational interviews, job-shadowing, contacts, and networking opportunities. Students need to meet with a career counselor at the Wasserman Center in order to request a mentor. For more information, call (212) 998-4730 or visit their website. Speaking of mentoring, we encourage you to learn more about  Lawyer Alumni Mentoring Program  (LAMP) for CAS undergraduates.

Career Exploration:

To see if “law” generally fits your interests, skills, career goals, and educational path, speak with a career counselor at the  Wasserman Center for Career Development . They can help you with descriptions of and other desired information about many occupations, as well as providing information on law schools.

Another crosscheck for your interest in law may be to test your tolerance for ambiguity. To the layman, law appears to be an extremely precise field. Something is clearly right or wrong, legal or illegal. Yet any law student or lawyer can tell you that law is full of “ifs”, “buts”, and “maybes”. It is not a world of black and white, but instead murky shadows and shades of gray. Interpretation, analysis, and even competence in the courtroom may depend upon your ability to stay afloat in an ocean of ambiguity. If you are the type who likes precision and exactness, then you might think twice about a career in law.

For students motivated by idealistic or humanitarian interests, the long hours and hard work devoted to learning legal fundamentals may seem (and sometimes are) irrelevant to long term goals. A law student must learn every aspect of the law, regardless of specific career plans. If you are interested in human rights law or civil liberties, you must be willing to learn a great deal about contracts, torts, civil procedure, corporate law, and taxation.

Similarly, although many prelaw students embrace the idea of a legal career because of a personal antipathy toward such quantitative disciplines as mathematics, economics, and the sciences, you must keep in mind that lawyers are most often called upon to deal with conflict, and since most conflict is financial (even in divorce cases) the horror of numbers simply cannot be avoided. You must be familiar with accounting principles and know how to read a balance sheet, even if you are working for the National Resources Defense Council and attempting to save a pristine Alaskan forest.

Law school is a long, arduous, and sometimes monotonously indirect route that will eventually enable you to acquire the tools to effectively represent any client, from the largest corporation to a dispossessed tenement tenant.

Waiting to Apply to Law School:

Many students do not apply to law school until years after they have graduated from college. Indeed, at the most competitive law schools — such as our own and that of Harvard — more than 50% of the first year class have been out of school for at least one year. Given the choice, law school admissions committees often prefer more mature and experienced applicants. If you have any doubt about going to law school, wait! Do something else — work, travel, volunteer. There is no “track” from which you are going to be derailed.

NYU School of Law: How to Get Accepted

NYU Law is one of the largest and most diverse law schools in the US and top of the New York law school rankings . This school provides students with a customizable program experience with 16 available areas of study. This interdisciplinary approach functions effectively with the experiential and clinical aspects of the program, giving students an opportunity to address real-world issues. In this article, we will discuss admissions requirements, law school admissions statistics , academic curriculum, and other information to help you prepare your application to this program.

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Mission statement, strategic plan.

Key components of NYU Law\u2019s strategic plan include leadership & innovation, diversity & inclusion, and student access. The school\u2019s strategy is to secure itself as a global leader through its interdisciplinary approach and by anticipating future trends in legal education. Faculty at NYU seek to cultivate a collaborative environment through the education of unique perspectives and diversity not just in race and gender, but in other areas as well. They are committed to empowering students from all different backgrounds to access the academic and professional support they need to succeed in their careers. ","label":"Strategic Plan","title":"Strategic Plan"}]" code="tab1" template="BlogArticle">

Master’s programs: NYU Law offers nine different LLM programs, starting with a basic Master of Laws. The other options include Competition; Innovation & Information Law; Corporation Law, Environmental & Energy Law; International Business Regulation, Litigation & Arbitration; International Legal Studies; International Taxation; Legal Theory; and Taxation. The Master of Laws degree program allows students to customize their learning experience with over 300 course options; adaptability is an essential component of its determination to allow students to align their intellectual and professional goals.

JD program: The Juris Doctor program at NYU Law encompasses a foundational curriculum during the first year of study. Classes are kept small at approximately 26 students, which enables a more collaborative and supportive class structure. Some of the introductory courses include torts, criminal law, procedure, contracts, and property and constitutional law. Students can also take any of the following spring electives: income taxation, international law, criminal procedure: police practices, corporations, constitutional law, and intellectual property. Students enrolled in this program also have access to over 80 student groups designed to help them contribute and belong to the NYU community.

Dual programs: The dual degree programs offered at NYU Law give students the opportunity to complete a JD and a master’s degree in a condensed time frame. If students are interested in pursuing a dual degree, they must submit an application to both schools. Note that admissions decisions will be made independently, which means acceptance by one school does not guarantee acceptance by the second. Here are the following dual degree options:

This dual degree option will earn students a JD and a Master of Social Work (MSW). This degree can be completed at the NYU Silver School of Social Work. With the training from this program, students are equipped to become more effective social workers with the legal skills to better advocate for their clients and the community. ","label":"JD\/MSW","title":"JD\/MSW"}]" code="tab2" template="BlogArticle">

The curriculum at NYU Law combines a series of foundational courses in the first year with externship fieldwork. For the first-year curriculum, the following courses are required: contracts, criminal lawyering, legislation and the regulatory state procedure, torts, and an elective. Elective options include constitutional law, corporations, criminal procedure: police practices, income taxation, intellectual property, international law, and property.

Aside from the core curriculum, students must also satisfy a writing requirement. For option A of the writing requirement, students must produce an analytical paper of no less than 10,000 words under the supervision of a faculty member. Students have a few choices for the structure and form of the document: it may be a traditional journal note, empirical research with analysis, a proposal for law reform, or a memorandum of law or a discussion of a significant legal issue. Students will complete the paper as part of a directed research credit or as part of a seminar or class activity. For writing requirement option B, students complete a 5,000-word paper in two different classes. Each paper can take a variety of forms, including a brief, motion, contract, or policy analysis, among others. Writing completed as part of a clinic or externship can also satisfy the option B requirements.

To fulfil the experience requirements, activities are offered in the form of simulation courses, field placements, and clinics. Offerings for each of these experience categories can change each semester and season, so make sure to check availability on the course description webpage at NYU Law. Examples of simulation courses include alternative dispute resolution, contract drafting, and family practice simulation. Clinics involve both seminars and fieldwork. Again, clinic availability is subject to change; for seminars, current options include an advanced civil rights clinic seminar, advanced global justice clinic seminar, and advanced immigrant rights clinic seminar. Fieldwork options include the business transactions clinic, advanced reproductive justice clinic, and immigrant defense clinic. Externships require the completion of a seminar in addition to the placement work. Available externships include advanced civil federal legal services, government anti-corruption, and housing law.

Let’s take a look at some of the admissions statistics for NYU Law:

For the most recent entering class profile, LSAT scores were 174 in the 75th percentile, 172 in the 50th percentile, and 170 in the 25th percentile. The undergraduate GPA was 3.93 in the 75th percentile, 3.86 in the 50th percentile, and 3.73 in the 25th percentile.

Approximately 2,800 students applied to NYU Law for a class size of roughly 440 students in the LLM. For the JD, nearly 9,000 students applied for the fall entering class. In a recent class profile, there were 10,713 completed applications and 1,556 offers of admission for an acceptance rate of 14.52%.

NYU Law’s standards of admission state that the vast majority of applicants demonstrate characteristics that would suggest they will succeed academically. Besides academic performance, NYU Law looks for strong indicators of potential to contribute to the NYU Law community and the legal profession as a whole. The most significant factors that NYU Law mentions include intellectual potential, academic achievement, character, community involvement, and work experience. Note that most accepted students graduated from college at least a year before applying. This gap between application and graduation allows students to gain relevant work experience and develop the skills and attributes that NYU Law is looking for; having this time also allows students to adequately prepare for the LSAT exam. Because of the emphasis on experience, you will also need to make sure you have strong law school extracurriculars to get accepted.

Tuition, Financing, and Scholarships

Financing and scholarships are two important factors to consider when you’re applying to law school. NYU Law presents a breakdown of anticipated expenses for enrolled students:

• Tuition: $73,216 USD
• Health, registration, service, and tech fees: $3,074
• Room and board: $26,059
• Books and supplies: $1,500
• Health insurance: $4,077
• Miscellaneous: $1,144
• Loan fees: $220
• Total: $109,290

International students will have additional expenses besides the ones mentioned above. Here’s a breakdown of some of the estimated costs for international students.

Note that all fees are subject to change based on the year, semester, program, and other factors. Students should talk to a law school advisor and calculate their own projected fees using NYU Law’s reference guide for tuition and fees.

Students who wish to apply for financial aid must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). The FASFA will become available after October 1 st of each year, so you should apply as early as possible to have your submission reviewed quickly. 

Aside from scholarships awarded on the basis of financial need, there are also merit-based scholarships awarded to a select few outstanding students. To increase your chances of qualifying for a scholarship, you should review NYU Law’s standards for admission. All students will be considered for merit-based scholarships based on reviewed attributes in their application, such as academic potential, academic achievement, character, community involvement, and work experience. These criteria suggest not only strong GPA and LSAT scores, but also a cohesive representation of leadership potential in law school extracurriculars.

The Application Process

Students applying to NYU Law must submit their application materials via the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC). There are several steps to be aware of as you’re assembling your materials ahead of the deadlines to apply. Let’s take a look at these steps in more detail:

Additional information \u2013 this is an optional part of the application; you may choose to submit a description of disabilities, a history of standardized test performance, an explanation of LSAT scores if multiple tests were taken, circumstances affecting academic performance, or economic or social disadvantage. This is also sometimes referred to as a law school addendum. "}]" code="timeline1">

Let’s return to the admission standards on NYU’s website to preface this section. This information will help you as an applicant craft and adjust your materials to fit the desirable characteristics of a candidate for NYU Law. First, NYU Law reviews applicants based on credentials that suggest strong potential to succeed in the program; this can be inferred from transcripts, specific courses, and cumulative GPA. Admissions committees are also interested in the potential to contribute to NYU Law’s community; this metric is judged based on academic achievement (awards or honors), character, and work experience. All these factors will be reviewed holistically. Keep this in mind as you consider the following requirements:

You are required to submit a  law school resume  as part of your application. Your resume will mainly be used to review your work experience. While you aren\u2019t required to have any particular work experience on the document, it will give you a competitive advantage over the other applicants if your resume reflects consistent work in one area closely related to law. A good example of directly related work experience is paralegal work; some states don\u2019t require a certificate to become a paralegal, and you will gain exposure to a law environment, which can show admissions you\u2019re prepared for the field. This will also indicate to admissions that you are committed to pursuing a career in law. "}]">

You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your NYU profile. Early applicants will receive an answer from admissions by late December. Note that early applicants are reviewed based on the same admissions criteria as all other applicants; although their enthusiasm for pursuing NYU is noted, it does not give applicants a tangible advantage. Regular applicants will receive either an acceptance, denial, or waitlisted notification by late April. Some early applicants will have their applications reviewed as part of the regular application period if they don’t receive an offer in December. Final decisions for waitlisted applicants may not be made until late summer, so be sure to check the status of your application frequently throughout the spring and summer.

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Phone: 212-998-6060

Email: [email protected]

Official website: https://www.law.nyu.edu/

The application deadline for early decision is November 15, and February 15 for regular applicants.

NYU selection criteria include the following: intellectual potential, academic achievement, community involvement, character, and work experience .

You should submit two letters of recommendation from a qualified referee, such as a professor or employer. If you’re applying to certain scholarships, you will need to submit a third.

NYU Law does not grant interviews during the application process, but you are invited to introduce yourself and discuss any vital information via the personal statement.

NYU Law accepts both the LSAT and the GRE; note that all scores for both standardized tests must be submitted if you take either more than once.

Early applicants are not given any significant advantage over regular applicants, but the enthusiasm that an early application suggests will be considered in a holistic review of applications.

There aren’t any specified formatting requirements; the length and content are at your discretion. You may choose to clarify any of the information in your materials, or you may describe your motivation for pursuing NYU Law.

Dual degree programs include the JD/LLM in international law; JD/PhD or JD/MA in economics, philosophy, or politics; JD/MA in French studies; JD/MA in Latin American and Caribbean Studies; JD/MBA; JD/MPA or MPU; or JD/MSU.

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This budget governs the total amount of aid (loans or a combination of grants and loans) that is available to a student in any given year. Students may not borrow in excess of the approved budget. Each year the budget is adjusted to reflect changes in costs and expenses. This budget is estimated and subject to modification.

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Note for International Students:

In addition to the standard educational expenses associated with the NYU Law School cost of attendance, international students should expect added financial obligations related to relocation and transition to studying in the U.S. (i.e., VISA fees, SEVIS, international travel, settling in, etc.). For your reference, we have included a list of some of the estimated fees incurred by a typical NYU international student:

• Estimated U.S. Visa Application Fee: $185
• Estimated SEVIS Fee: $220-$350
• Estimated NYU Global Services Fee: $90-$100 per semester
• 1 Estimated Early Arrival Health Insurance Fee: $230-$400
• 1 Estimated Early Arrival Daily Housing Rate: $58-$120

Estimated expenses associated with international students’ early arrival. Students should include these in their budget unless they receive a waiver of mandatory introductory summer classes or provide evidence of alternative health insurance coverage.  

In addition to the above fees, expenses for international travel and costs associated with settling into a new residence in a foreign country can vary widely depending upon individual circumstances. International students should expect that they will need to cover such additional expenses [not included in the standard Student Expense Budget] of at least $1,500 to $5,000.

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Requests for Student Records may be obtained by completing the Student Record Request form. To request a Transcript please use the "Secure PDF Electronic Transcript" link, listed below, which offers a no-fee paper option via the National Student Clearing House.

Requests for official transcripts require the authorization of the student or alumni requesting the transcript.

New York University issues transcripts in two formats:

• Signed & sealed paper transcript (no fee) - Please note this option is currently unavailable; Please use the "Secure PDF Electronic Transcript link, listed directly below, which also offers a no-fee paper option via the National Student Clearing House
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If you attended NYU after 2001 and are able to access NYUHome/Albert, you can request an official paper or electronic transcript from the Albert Student Center. The Request official transcript link can be found under the My Academics section of Albert Student Center.

Tip: Before you complete your request, check to ensure that all your grades have been posted. If you are a recent graduate, also check to ensure that your degree has been posted. You can view all posted grades and ensure that your degree has been recorded by viewing your unofficial transcript.

Instructions for Students who Attended Before 2001, are Unable to Access NYUHome/Albert or do not Have a NetID

A transcript may be requested in writing by either completing the form available in the Records Office, by faxing a signed letter to (212) 995-4523, or by email to Records and Registration with a pdf attachment including the information below. You may also send a signed letter to:

Office of Records and Registration 245 Sullivan Street, Ste. 400 New York, NY 10012

You must include all of the following information:

• Social Security or Student ID Number
• Current Name and any name under which you attended NYU
• Current Address
• Date of Birth
• School of the University attended and for which you are requesting the transcript
• Dates of Attendance
• Date of Graduation
• Full Name & Address of the person or institution to which the transcript is to be sent

Students and Alumni now have the option of requesting Official Electronic Transcripts. E-transcripts are available for current students on Albert and directly from the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC)

If you are in need of a transcript immediately, the StudentLink Center, located at 383 Lafayette Street, 1st floor, can process emergency transcripts. Only 3 transcripts will be granted per student.

Students who have access to NYUHome/Albert are able to download Unofficial Transcripts. Unofficial transcripts are available at the NYU site by using your netID and password. Generally, a netID is discontinued if not used after a month's time for security purposes which you can reactivate online. You can learn your netID assigned to you by using your University ID (begins with "N") and date of birth through the NYU home page or by submitting a formal signed request to the address above or to Records and Registration. For more information regarding netIDs and passwords, please visit the NYU NetID page.

Transcripts cannot be produced for anyone whose record has been put on hold for an outstanding University obligation.

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Ms in health law & strategy, link to online application, key admissions criteria.

To be admitted to the MS in Health Law and Strategy program, applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience including mid- or senior-level management experience.

The admissions process is rigorous and selective. The Admissions Committee considers applicants holistically based on the qualities they will bring to the MS in Health Law and Strategy program.

The application to the Master of Science in Health Law & Strategy for Fall 2024 can be found here .

Admissions process

STEP ONE Contact us with any questions. You may reach our admissions representatives at [email protected] and 212.992.6093.  Follow us on LinkedIn .

STEP TWO To start your application,  create an account . If you have already created an account,  log in   using the same account details you created. 

As a reminder, applications are due by 11:59pm ET on the day of the deadline . If you have any questions throughout your application process, please email us at [email protected].

Your online application consists of the following:

• Two essays (approximately a page each)
• Two letters of recommendation (one personal and one professional)
• Official College transcripts*
• TOEFL or IELTS result (if required)
• Non-refundable application fee of $85

*Official transcript instructions: If your institution has a process for emailing official electronic transcripts (such as services available through eSCRIP-SAFE, Parchment, or National Student Clearinghouse), please have your institution(s) send it/them directly to: [email protected] . If your institution does not offer a digital transcript service, please submit your official transcripts by post to the following address:

• 139 MacDougal St., Room 615
• Wilf Hall (attn: MS in Health Law and Strategy)
• New York, NY 10012

Cost and paying for your education

Invest in your future in health law.

The MS in Health Law and Strategy program is designed to allow you to work while you earn your degree, so you can put what you learn into practice right away. This unique program positions you for promotions within the health sector, or for the opportunity to change or pursue careers in the health sector.

The Class of 2025 program fee is USD $87,510. This fee includes tuition, registration/service fees, course materials, and official events. Hotel and travel expenses for the residencies are not included.

A non-refundable tuition pre-payment of $1,000   is required to secure a spot in the class and begin the pre-program coursework.

The program fee will be paid in installments of approximately:

• $28,170 for the Fall 2024 semester
• $29,170 for the Spring 2025 semester
• $29,170 for the Summer 2025 semester

Dates are subject to change based on the NYU Bursar calendar.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

There are no scholarships offered for this program, however most US citizens or permanent residents are eligible for federal student loans. Private student loans are available to US citizens or permanent residents and international students, if eligible.

Applying for Financial Aid

To apply for financial aid, please submit the FAFSA using the code for NYU: 002785 as soon as you start your application. All eligible admitted students will be reviewed for federal financial aid, provided that they complete the most recent FAFSA and submit all necessary items to the NYU Office of Financial Aid.

After completing the FAFSA, students may be eligible for Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans and the Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan:

• Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan: The Direct Unsubsidized loan can cover up to $20,500 per academic year.
• Federal Direct Graduate PLUS Loan: The Graduate PLUS Loan can cover up to the cost of attendance minus any financial aid received.

Need-based application fee waivers may also be available for applicants experiencing financial hardship. Applicants must provide a written statement of financial need, accompanied by documentation of financial status.

Employer Sponsorship

Some employers may provide tuition benefits, including tuition reimbursement or loans, to employees seeking a graduate degree. If you think you may be eligible for financial assistance from your employer, reach out to your human resources or employee benefits department.

Yellow Ribbon Program

NYU School of Law is proud to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program . Yellow Ribbon is a part of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 and provides education benefits to military veterans who have served on active duty since September 11, 2001. Beginning with the fall 2018 semester, NYU School of Law will contribute the maximum amount in Yellow Ribbon benefits to be matched by the VA for all Yellow Ribbon eligible veterans.

To learn more about the Yellow Ribbon Program, please visit the NYU School of Law website .

For more information about applying for VA benefits, please visit the Veteran Students at NYU Law page .

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Support NYU Law

NYU Law to launch new initiative targeting environmental racism

This Fall, the Law School will launch the NYU Law Environmental Justice Laboratory (EJL). The EJL will work with partners, including impacted communities, to address longstanding environmental racism and build a just, decarbonized future. Two of the Law School’s centers—the Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law (CRIL) and the Guarini Center on Environmental, Energy and Land Use Law —will work together to develop and oversee EJL’s strategic direction and operations.

A gift from attorneys Marie Napoli LLM ’01 and Paul Napoli provides for the establishment of the EJL.

“This gift innovatively targets the intersection of two areas of pressing social concern, environmental harm and racial inequity,” said Dean Troy McKenzie ’00. “Environmental justice has been an emerging area of focus here at the Law School and across the country. This funding will enable us to significantly expand that work and contribute meaningfully to the field. I’m grateful to the Napolis for their extraordinary generosity.”

The EJL will provide law students with a unique opportunity to engage in cutting-edge policy advocacy, litigation, and research in the field of environmental justice. It will aim to develop a critical mass of legal practitioners, academics, and clinicians dedicated to addressing environmental problems that disproportionately burden communities of color and low-income neighborhoods, and promoting environmental and social change.

“Through this broad-based approach, the Environmental Justice Laboratory will help to train the next generation of environmental justice advocates and serve as a significant force in addressing past environmental injustice and shaping a more equitable future for all of us,” said Associate Professor of Clinical Law Vincent Southerland , faculty director of CRIL.

“I appreciate the generosity of the Napolis in funding this important initiative,” said Professor Katrina Wyman , faculty director of the Guarini Center. “I look forward to partnering with people inside and outside of NYU Law to realize the potential of the Environmental Justice Laboratory.”   

During their 30 years of law practice, Marie and Paul Napoli have focused on complex litigation. Among the cases they have handled are claims for contamination to land and water supplies from petroleum, chemicals, and other toxins. Their environmental advocacy extends to several high-profile matters involving environmental justice and public health, including the Flint, Michigan, water contamination case and a lawsuit against 3M, also for chemical contamination of drinking water. Through their work on these matters, they witnessed firsthand the disproportionate impact of environmental pollution on communities of color across the country. The Napolis’ connection to the NYU Law is multigenerational: Their daughter is a Class of 2026 JD student, and Paul’s father, Joseph Napoli, received his LLM from the school in 1973.

In a statement, Marie and Paul Napoli said, “We are delighted to announce our gift supporting the Environmental Justice Lab, a testament to our deep commitment to advancing environmental justice and supporting the critical work that lies ahead in this essential field. Recognizing the monumental challenges and the imperative need for dedicated research and advocacy, we are confident that there is no better place to address these issues than with the team at NYU Law. Under the leadership of Professors Southerland and Wyman, and with valuable input from Dean McKenzie, it is our hope that the Environmental Justice Lab will stand as a beacon of hope and progress in the quest to tackle some of the most pressing environmental concerns of our time.”

Posted April 22, 2024

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