Juris Doctor (J.D.) in Social Justice and Public Interest Law
Comprehensive clinical practice in criminal defense, immigration asylum, civil rights litigation, and urban housing justice in New York courts.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Demonstrated public service record and competitive LSAT/GRE score
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 100+ or IELTS 7.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Accepted
- Thesis / Research statement
- Public interest commitment essay
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters from mentors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Public Interest Honors Scholarships providing up to full tuition coverage
- Application fee
- $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- $58,500/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official New York Law School documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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