Albany Law School
Founded 1851
President Alicia Ouellette (President and Dean)
Fees USD 56,340
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Albany Law School is a private law school founded in 1851 in Albany, New York, making it the oldest law school in New York State and one of the oldest in the United States. Located in the state capital, Albany Law offers unique advantages for students interested in government law, legislative drafting, administrative law, and public policy. The school enrolls approximately 500 JD students and offers LLM and certificate programs.
Programs
- Juris Doctor (JD) — ABA-accredited JD with extensive government law opportunities
- LLM Programs — Government law, health law, and environmental law
- Government Law Center — Government law specialization and externships
How to Apply
- Application: LSAC CAS
- Application Fee: $60
- LSAT Required
- Acceptance Rate: ~37%
Key Deadlines
- Priority Scholarship: March 1
- Rolling Admissions: Through June 1