
Located in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn Law School combines a century of legal education with a modern, practice-focused curriculum and a deep alumni footprint in New York’s legal market.
Students benefit from a wide range of clinics, externships, and simulation courses in business, IP, and public interest law, as well as flexible day and evening programs that attract a diverse student body.
Graduates secure positions in New York City law firms, government agencies, public defender and legal services organizations, and in-house roles at companies and startups across the metropolitan area.
A median LSAT of 160 places Brooklyn Law among the most competitive law schools. Applicants below 157 should consider retaking the exam or emphasizing other strong application components.
Brooklyn Law School is moderately competitive with an acceptance rate of 54.29%. Applicants with scores near the median of 160 LSAT and 3.54 GPA have a strong chance of admission.
While there is no strict minimum, the 25th percentile LSAT score is 157. Applicants scoring below this number face significant challenges but may be considered if they have exceptionally strong soft factors or work experience.
Interview policies vary by year, but top-tier schools like Brooklyn Law often use interviews (by invitation) to evaluate candidates holistically. Check the specific requirements in the Admissions section above.
90% of graduates are employed 10 months after graduation. A significant portion (18%) go into BigLaw firms, while 7% secure federal clerkships.