Albany Law School
Founded in 1851, Albany Law School is an institution located in New York’s state capital and the oldest independent law school in the United States. Albany’s JD program is available in 3 and 4-year options with the first year taking place in the classroom and the latter years spent part time on-site in one of 120 area law firms. Albany’s campus is also home to six law centers specializing in specific subjects such as government and privacy law. Beyond the classroom, students assist with editing and publishing several legal publications including the Albany Government Law Review and Albany Law Journal of Science & Technology.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
643
Classroom Sizes
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Aid & Grants
Student Loans
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$95,300
What Students Are Saying
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