“New York City's only public law school, dedicated to public interest and social justice lawyering.”
CUNY School of Law is a public law school in Long Island City, New York, founded in 1983 as the only publicly funded law school in New York City. Its curriculum integrates clinical teaching with traditional legal studies and emphasizes civil rights, indigent defense, and public interest law.
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The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Public-interest focused JD integrating clinical education throughout the curriculum.
Top-ranking clinical program with real-world client representation across immigration, human rights, housing, and more.
Public-interest-focused J.D. with a guaranteed clinical semester.
Part-time evening program for working professionals and caregivers.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
