Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University is located in New York City. Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law has been accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) since 1978.
Acceptance Rate
37.5%
Tuition & Fees
$73K
Students With Grants
97.5%
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
83.9% / 91.3%
Learn about topics such as the degrees that you can pursue at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law and what it takes to get into the JD program.
Acceptance Rate
37.5%
Median LSAT
164
Median GPA
3.8
First-Year Class Enrollment
318
Acceptance Rate
Degrees:
- JD
- LLM
- JSD
- MSL (Master of Studies in Law)
- MBE (MS in Bioethics)
Joint/Dual Degrees:
- JD/MBE (MS in Bioethics)
Certificates or Concentrations:
- Online LLM in Intellectual Property
- Online MSL in Cybersecurity, Data and Privacy Law
- Online MSL in Labor and Employment Law
- Dispute Resolution and Advocacy LLM
- Intellectual Property Law LLM
JD
Early Decision: Dec 1, 2024
Priority (summer): Mar 15, 2025
Priority (fall): Apr 1, 2025
JSD
Fall: November 1
LLM
Graduates of U.S. law schools (fall): Jun 15, 2025
Graduates of U.S. law schools (spring): Dec 1, 2024
Graduates of foreign law schools (fall priority): Jun 15, 2025
Graduates of foreign law schools (spring priority): Dec 1, 2024
Summer online LLM: May 3, 2025
Online MSL
Regular: Sep 2, 2024
LSAT
GPA
First-Year Class Enrollment
Demographic Distribution By Race
Demographic Distribution By Gender
First-Year Section Size: 49
Student/Faculty Ratio: 3.12:1
Total JD Enrollment: 932
Total Non-JD Enrollment: 116
Cost & Financial Aid
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Tuition & Fees
$73K
Living Expenses On Campus
$33K
Living Expenses Off Campus
$33K
Students With Grants
97.5%
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
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Journals:
- Cardozo Law Review
- Cardozo Arts and Entertainment Law Journal
- Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution
- Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights and Social Justice
- Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review
Clinics:
- Bet Tzedek Civil Litigation Clinic
- Civil Rights Clinic
- Criminal Defense Clinic
- Divorce Mediation Clinic
- Human Rights and Atrocity Prevention Clinic
Student Associations:
- Antitrust Society
- Anti-Racism Student Association
- Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA)
- Black Law Student Association
- Business Law Society
Moot Court/Legal Skills Competitions:
- Monrad G. Paulsen Intramural Moot Court Competition
- Cardozo FAME Center Intellectual Property Law Moot Court Competition
- Langfan Oratorical Competition
Other Opportunities:
- Dispute Resolution Competition Honor Society
- Interscholastic Moot Court Teams
- Externships
- Simulation and Skills Courses
- Semester Abroad
Learn about the bar passage rate of Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law alumni and the career paths that they have pursued.
Bar Passage Rate 1st Time / 2 Years
83.9% / 91.3%
Graduates Employed
91.5%
Graduates in Jobs Requiring Bar Passage
84.9%
Graduates in Law Firm Jobs
61.3%
Employment Status
Employment Type
Top Three States of Employed Graduates
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New York, NY 10003
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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.