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 509Applications
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.
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 169–174 middle 50% range.
Out of 77 scored questions — don't count the unscored experimental section.
Scaled score
77 correct out of 77
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Tuition and aid
via ABA 5092025 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:
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- ABA Employment Summary (2024 graduates) ↗
- ABA Bar Admission Outcomes ↗
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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.