History
New York Law School was chartered by the state of New York on June 11, 1891. The first classes were held on October 1, 1891 in Lower Manhattan
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| Total Cost On-Campus Attendance | N/A |
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| Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty | 14 : 1 |
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| Enrollment Total (all students) | 1,042 |
Academics
The New York School of law is located in Lower Manhattan, New York in the TriBeCa neighborhood. This private institution is the oldest independent law school in the United States and 84% of students pass the New York bar exam on the first administration. The law school was one of the first institutions to establish an evening division to provide working individuals with an alternative to full-time studies.
The American Bar Association and the Association of American Law Schools accredit the New York Law School. The school offers two divisions, which include part-time evening and full-time day programs. The school currently offers certificates, bachelor
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Admissions
Students must have earned a bachelor
Financial Aid
A completed FAFSA form is required to receive financial assistance based on personal need. Loans, grants, scholarships, and payment plans are a few ways that students may pay for a law school education. Available grants include Federal Pell Grant and New York Law School Grant. Students are not required to repay monies received in the form of grants.
New York Law School offers many different scholarship opportunities to students who qualify. The school has received over $205 million in endowment funds to help students earn a degree. Students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarships as possible. External Scholarships are also accepted by the law school. The financial aid office makes information about these scholarships available as the information becomes available. Several loans are available to students, and each has varying requirements and repayment options. A few of the loans that students may qualify for include Direct Subsidized Loan Program, Direct Graduate Plus Loan, and Federal Perkins Loan Program. Tuition payment plans are available through organizations outside of New York Law School. Students should contact the New York Law School Accounting Office for more information about this service.
Additional School Information
New York Law School offers a residential hall in the East Village of Manhattan. 12-month leasing terms (August to July) are available to student in 2 and 3 bedroom apartments. Apartments contain a full bathroom and a kitchen. Students should contact the New York Law School Housing Office for more information.
Students who attend New York Law School come from varying backgrounds so it is important to create opportunities for students to interact with one another. The school offers over 40 organizations to accommodate different experiences and interests. Student organizations include Lawyers Without Boarders, International Law Society, Moot Court, American Constitution Society, Domestic Violence Project, Phi Alpha Delta International (PAD), Stonewall Law Students Association (SALSA), Public Interest Coalition (PIC), Black Law Students Association (BLSA), Legal Association for Women (LAW), The Global Human Rights Bulletin, and Medial, Entertainment, and Sports Law Association (MESLA).
Bibliography
Estrich, Susan. How to Get Into Law School. New York: Riverhead Books, 2004. Print
Jamie, Catherine McGrew. A Brief History of New York City. Charleston: CreateSpace, 2010. Print.
New York Law School. 3 May 2011. Web. 3 May 2011.
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