Law School Profile · New York, New York

New York University School of Law

2025 First Year Class data, sourced from the ABA 509 Required Disclosure. Data last updated July 2026.

Median LSAT

Middle 50%: 169 – 174

172

Median GPA

Middle 50%: 3.81 – 3.97

3.92

Admissions funnel · 2025 First Year Class

via ABA 509

Applications

10,546

100%

Accepted

1,412

13.4%

Matriculated

430

30% yield

Application basics · 2025 First Year Class

via ABA 509
Application deadline
February 15th
Application fee
$85
Accepts GRE
Yes
Part-time program
Not offered

Selectivity

Is NYU hard to get into?

New York University School of Law is among the more selective law schools in the country. 13.4% of the 10,546 applicants in the 2025 First Year Class were offered admission. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 169 and 174 on the LSAT, with GPAs between 3.81 and 3.97.

See where your LSAT score stands

NYU's median LSAT is 172. Enter your scaled score — or convert from questions missed on a PrepTest — and we’ll compare it against the 169174 middle 50% range.

Out of 77 scored questions — don't count the unscored experimental section.

Scaled score

77 correct out of 77

180

6 points above NYU's 75th percentile (174)

Based on LSAC scoring curves for PrepTests 101–159 (post-August 2024 format).

Admissions events

New York University School of Law admissions events

Open houses, information sessions, and admissions office hours are the easiest way to get to know NYU before you apply — but every school posts them differently, so they're easy to miss. Here are the upcoming NYU admissions events we're tracking, with links to register.

  • VirtualRegistration required

    Virtual Information Session

    Tuesday, September 8, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM EDT

    Virtual (webinar)

    A senior member of the admissions team gives an overview of NYU School of Law and the application process, with live Q&A. Webinar format, about 45 minutes, not recorded. Registration required.

    Register
  • In personRegistration required

    On-campus Information Session and Tour

    Friday, September 18, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

    NYU School of Law, Greenwich Village, New York, NY

    On-campus session with a senior member of the admissions team — presentation, Q&A, and a guided tour of the NYU School of Law campus. Registration required.

    Register
  • VirtualRegistration required

    Virtual Information Session

    Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM EDT

    Virtual (webinar)

    A senior member of the admissions team gives an overview of NYU School of Law and the application process, with live Q&A. Webinar format, about 45 minutes, not recorded. Registration required.

    Register
  • VirtualRegistration required

    NYU Law Student Life Panel

    Thursday, October 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

    Virtual

    Hear directly from current students about life at NYU Law. Held virtually, about an hour, not recorded; open to all prospective students. Registration required.

    Register
  • In personRegistration required

    On-campus Information Session and Tour

    Tuesday, October 13, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

    NYU School of Law, Greenwich Village, New York, NY

    On-campus session with a senior member of the admissions team — presentation, Q&A, and a guided tour of the NYU School of Law campus. Registration required.

    Register
  • VirtualRegistration required

    Virtual Information Session

    Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM EDT

    Virtual (webinar)

    A senior member of the admissions team gives an overview of NYU School of Law and the application process, with live Q&A. Webinar format, about 45 minutes, not recorded. Registration required.

    Register
  • VirtualRegistration required

    NYU Law Community Panel: Programmatic Scholarships

    Wednesday, October 28, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

    Virtual

    Community panel on NYU Law's programmatic scholarships. Held virtually, about an hour, not recorded; open to all prospective students. Registration required.

    Register
  • In personRegistration required

    On-campus Information Session and Tour

    Friday, October 30, 2026 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

    NYU School of Law, Greenwich Village, New York, NY

    On-campus session with a senior member of the admissions team — presentation, Q&A, and a guided tour of the NYU School of Law campus. Registration required.

    Register
  • VirtualRegistration required

    NYU Law Student Community Fair

    Wednesday, November 4, 2026 · 6:45 PM – 8:00 PM EST

    Virtual

    A student panel on personal experiences and insights, followed by interactive breakout sessions where attendees connect with student organizations. Registration required.

    Register
  • VirtualRegistration required

    NYU Law Community Panel: Veterans and Former Government Employees

    Thursday, November 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

    Virtual

    Community panel featuring Students for the Education and Representation of Veterans (SERV) and former government employees. Held virtually, about an hour, not recorded. Registration required.

    Register
See all NYU admissions events on law.nyu.edu

Tuition and aid

via ABA 509

2025 First Year Class — annual tuition, cost of living, and grant aid as reported to the ABA.

Cost of attendance

Annual tuition
$83,952
Estimated 3-year tuition
$251,856
Annual cost of living
$36,094
Estimated 3-year total
$360,138

Grant aid

Students receiving aid
66%
Median scholarship
$20,000
25th percentile
$12,000
75th percentile
$35,750

2024 graduates — first-time bar passage and employment status as reported to the ABA.

Full-time legal employment

Long-term, JD-required positions

91.4%

First-time bar passage

Across all reported jurisdictions

96.7%

Employment by employer type

Based on 523 graduates

  • Large firms (501+ attorneys)283 54.1%
  • Public interest116 22.2%
  • Mid-size firms (26–500)44 8.4%
  • Federal clerkships27 5.2%
  • Government24 4.6%
  • State / local clerkships10 1.9%
  • Unemployed5 1.0%
  • Business & industry4 0.8%
  • Small firms (1–25)3 0.6%
  • Academia3 0.6%

Top jurisdictions where graduates work

New York

graduates

365

District of Columbia

graduates

33

California

graduates

30

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Every number on this page comes from one of three federally mandated ABA Required Disclosures for New York University School of Law:

Data last updated July 2026. These figures and events are compiled from public sources and can be outdated or change without notice — always confirm current numbers, deadlines, and event dates on New York University School of Law's official website before making any decisions: www.law.nyu.edu.

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