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New York Law School Dean's Scholars Full Tuition Fellowship

NYLS's most prestigious merit award granted to exceptional incoming JD candidates with stellar academic records and demonstrated legal leadership potential.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Undergraduate GPA >= 3.75 and LSAT >= 163 (or equivalent percentile GRE)
English language proficiency: Exempt
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Exempt
Thesis / Research statement: Dean's Scholars competitive essay and interview
Recommendation letters: Three letters of academic and professional recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: 100% full tuition coverage ($58,500/year value) renewable for all three years of legal education ($175,500 total value)
Application fee: $0
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (100% full tuition coverage)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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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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