Cardozo School of Law in New York City
Bringing Law To Life
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Why Cardozo Law?
Cardozo School of Law is renowned for its rigorous academics, innovative programs, and commitment to social justice. Our distinguished faculty and dynamic curriculum prepare students for successful careers in a diverse range of legal fields. Our extensive clinical and field training placements are among the most robust in the nation, leveraging our New York City connections for hands-on opportunities.
Join our network of over 16,000 successful alumni and learn from professors who are both distinguished scholars and passionate advocates.
We are inspired by Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo, who said, “The final cause of law is the welfare of society.”
Cardozo At A Glance
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A Community That is Welcoming to All Students
At Cardozo, we cultivate a welcoming and diverse community dedicated to the welfare of society. We strive to provide a welcoming community to all students. Over 35% of the Class of 2026 identifies as an underrepresented minority. We also offer an educational curriculum that provides deep insight into structural racism and its impact on society, the law, and civil and criminal legal systems.
Cardozo Law News
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Programs and CentersCardozo Law Ranked #7 for Racial Justice
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(left) Norberto Peets pictured with Ana Gabriela Urizar '17 and (right) Peets with Paloma Bloch '23 and Professor Peter Markowitz
AlumniImmigration Justice Clinic Graduates Help Win Motion to Overturn Deportation Order
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Faculty News
Dean Melanie Leslie Announces Six New Faculty Appointments
Faculty In the News
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Faculty News
NALP Names Sherry-Ann Smith-Gomez as Recipient of Service Excellence Award
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Faculty News
Visiting Research Scholar Nargis Baran Featured in The New York Times About Fleeing Her Home in Afghanistan and Starting a New Chapter at Cardozo
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Faculty News
Professor Jessica Roth Appears on Amanpour to Discuss the Rahimi Supreme Court Ruling
Upcoming Events
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The FAME Center Cardozo community only 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM -
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Student Events Open to public 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Our Areas of Study
Learn more about our top-ranked programs, including coursework, clinics, externships and events.
Cardozo Life Magazine
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Fall 2023 Issue - Reframing Crime & Punishment
This year's Cardozo Life spotlights our professors' hard work during the past year to fight for criminal justice reform. Learn more about the work done by the Criminal Defense Clinic, the Perlmutter Center for Legal Justice, the Civil Rights Clinic and more. This issue also covers:
- Alumni Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights
- Scholars Who Fled War to Find a Home at Cardozo
- Feminist Icon Gloria Steinem Receiving Cardozo Peace Award
- Cardozo Faculty in the Media
- Cardozo Professors Protecting Human Rights Around the World