Legal Education in New York

New York, New York — Founded in 1858 — one of the top law schools in the world with more than 300 courses and 20 centers and programs.

New York, New York — Located in Greenwich Village — consistently ranked among the top five law schools nationally with particular strength in tax law, international law, and public interest.

Ithaca, New York — Ivy League law school offering an intimate, collaborative learning environment — pioneered the first clinical legal education program in the nation.

New York, New York — Jesuit law school in the heart of Manhattan — strong connections to New York City courts, government, and the legal profession.

New York, New York — Located in Greenwich Village — known for its Innocence Project and strengths in intellectual property, entertainment, and technology law.

Brooklyn, New York — Independent law school in downtown Brooklyn — offers JD, LLM, and dual degree programs with a focus on practical training.

Queens, New York — Catholic and Vincentian law school in Queens — ranked among the top 75 nationally with expertise in bankruptcy and elder law.

Albany, New York — New York's oldest independent law school, founded in 1851 — located steps from the State Capitol, Court of Appeals, and legislature.

Syracuse, New York — Known for its emphasis on lawyering in the public interest — offers JD/MBA, JD/MPA, and other dual degree programs.

Buffalo, New York — New York's public law school — pioneered the study of law and social policy. Affordable tuition with strong employment outcomes.

Hempstead, New York — Located on Long Island near New York City — offers day and evening JD programs with a focus on practical skills training.

White Plains, New York — Ranked #1 in Environmental Law nationally — campuses in White Plains and New York City with a focus on experiential education.

New York, New York — Independent law school in the heart of TriBeCa — full-time day and part-time evening JD programs since 1891.

Central Islip, New York — Long Island's only law school — day and evening JD programs with strengths in family law, real estate, and public interest.

Long Island City, New York — The only public interest law school in the nation — committed to serving the needs of underserved communities.

Garden City, New York — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AS degree in Legal Studies and Paralegal Certificate — one of the oldest ABA-approved programs in the state.

Brooklyn, New York — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AS and BS programs in Paralegal Studies — the only CUNY school offering ABA-approved paralegal education.

Hamburg, New York — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved bachelor's degree and certificate programs in paralegal studies — courses taught by practicing attorneys.

Forest Hills, New York — Successor to the former NYCI program — AOS degree in Court Reporting with real-time and CART captioning training.

Information about court reporter positions and certification requirements within the New York State court system.

Court-connected mediation and ADR programs statewide — community dispute resolution centers operate in every county.

Statewide association supporting community mediation centers and professional mediators — training standards and continuing education resources.

National professional organization offering the LNCC certification — the only legal nurse consultant credential accredited by ABSNC.

Official guide. Requirements: 18+, NY resident or non-resident with NY office, pass written exam, $60 fee. Four-year commission.

Official bar exam body. New York administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 266. Also requires the New York Law Exam (NYLE) and NYLC.

Required open-book online test covering New York-specific law — must pass in addition to the UBE for admission.

Official CLE regulatory body — experienced attorneys must complete 24 credits biennially, including 4 ethics and 1 diversity. Newly admitted: 32 credits in first 2 years.

New York's largest CLE provider — seminars, webcasts, and publications across all practice areas.

National certifications for legal support staff — ALP, PLS, and CLP credentials.