Albany Law School
Albany Law School is a private law school affiliated with the University at Albany, and is located in Albany, New York. Albany Law School has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1930.
Acceptance Rate
47.6%
Tuition & Fees
$61K
Students With Grants
92.9%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
82.1% / 90.2%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Albany Law School and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
47.6%
Median LSAT
156
Median GPA
3.47
First-Year Class Enrollment
225
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- Online LLM
- Online MS (Master of Science)
- LLM for International Lawyers
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MPA (Master of Public Administration)
- JD/MA in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
- JD/MBA (Master of Business Administration)
- JD/MA in History
- JD/MA in Criminal Justice
Certificates or Concentrations:
- Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Advanced Certificate in Financial Compliance and Risk Management
- Advanced Certificate in Health Law and Healthcare Compliance
- Advanced Certificate in Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy
- Advanced Certificate in Government Affairs and Advocacy
LLM
Spring: Dec 1, 2024
Spring (international applicants): Nov 1, 2024
Fall: Aug 1, 2025
Fall (international applicants): Jul 1, 2025
Two-Year JD
Spring: Dec 31, 2024
JD Three-Year Program
Spring: Dec 31, 2024
Fall (priority): Mar 15, 2025
Fall (regular): Aug 1, 2025
Online Graduate Programs
Fall online session 1 (priority): Jul 5, 2025
Fall online session 1 (regular): Jul 19, 2025
Fall online session 2 (priority): Aug 30, 2025
Fall online session 2 (regular): Sep 13, 2024
Spring online session 1 (priority): Dec 1, 2024
Spring online session 1 (regular): Dec 31, 2024
Spring online session 2 (priority): Feb 2, 2025
Spring online session 2 (regular): Feb 23, 2025
Summer online session 1 (priority): Apr 6, 2025
Summer online session 1 (regular): Apr 27, 2025
Summer online session 2 (priority): May 11, 2025
Summer online session 2 (regular): Jun 8, 2025
Flex JD Three-Year Program
Priority: Mar 15, 2025
Final: Aug 1, 2025
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 54
Student/Faculty Ratio: 6.25:1
Total JD Enrollment: 591
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 113
Cost & Financial Aid
Learn about the cost of attending Albany Law School and the availability of financial aid.
Tuition & Fees
$61K
Living Expenses On Campus
$0K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$22K
Students With Grants
92.9%
Tuition & Fees
Living Expenses
Students With Grants
Median Grant Amounts
Conditional Scholarships Offered: No
Conditional Scholarships Awarded: 0
Conditional Scholarships Reduced/Eliminated After 1 Year: 0
Extracurriculars
Learn about the opportunities that Albany Law School offers outside the classroom.
Journals:
- Albany Law Review
- Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology
- Albany Government Law Review
Clinics:
- Community Economic Development Clinic
- Domestic Violence Prosecution Hybrid Clinic
- Family Violence Litigation Clinic
- Health Law Clinic
- Immigration Law Clinic
Student Associations:
- Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
- Black Law Students Association (BLSA)
- Cardozo Legal Society
- Italian American Law Student Association (IALSA)
- Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA)
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Domenick L. Gabrielli Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Competition
- Karen C. McGovern Senior Prize Trials Competition
- Donna Jo Morse Client Counseling Competition
- Donna Jo Morse Negotiations Competition
- Domenick L. Gabrielli National Family Law Moot Court Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Law Firm Summer Internships in Europe and Latin America
- Summer in Italy Program
- Fulbright Fellowships
- UAlbany's Global Institute for Health and Human Rights
- The Lawyering Program
Learn about the bar passage rate of Albany Law School alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
82.1% / 90.2%
Graduates Employed
94.5%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
89.1%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
47.3%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
80 New Scotland Ave.
Albany, NY 12208-3494
Albany, NY 12208-3494
Most of the statistical data comes from various ABA required disclosures spreadsheets. Consult our data guide for more details about certain items on this page.
