The J.D. program at Cardozo School of Law offers a rigorous and innovative legal education with one of the most vibrant field placement programs in the country. Cardozo is creative, entrepreneurial and innovative in spirit.The school has a strong reputation within the New York legal community for offering programs that thoroughly educate students in a wide variety of legal fields. Located in the heart of Manhattan's legal community, Cardozo offers connections that give students direct exposure to practice and lawyers practicing at the highest levels in their fields.
We invite you to apply to Cardozo School of Law in New York City. There is no fee when you apply.
Bringing Law to Life
A law degree from Cardozo gives you an edge in a range of fields. Our 14,000 alumni work throughout the United States and internationally. Our faculty are leaders in their fields who are dedicated to their students. Our administrators care deeply about your experience and your unique path to success. We are proud of our students, and we are continuously building on Cardozo's successes to enhance our community.
Jeanne Estilo Widerka, Dean of Admissions and Associate Dean of Admissions Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
As an alumna, professor, and now dean, I am proud of Cardozo’s intellectual vigor, creative and entrepreneurial energy, and deep connections to the New York City legal community. There is a unique Cardozo spirit that permeates all aspects of the legal education we offer. I invite you to come for a visit.
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Creative Lawyers for Creative Industries
Our program in Intellectual Property and Information Law is one of the best in the country, with offerings including the Cardozo Data Law Initiative; the Cardozo/Google Patent Diversity Project; The Filmmakers Legal Clinic; the Tech Startup Clinic; and the FAME Center for fashion, art, media and entertainment law. Criminal law offerings include the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program and the Innocence Project. We are a leader in dispute mediation. Our human-rights program includes the Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights and the Atrocity Prevention Clinic. Clinics and internships in Manhattan span from the United Nations to Wall Street, the D.A.'s office to the courts, and from giant media, fashion and entertainment companies to tech startups. You'll find your world within our community.
The Cardozo Gates Scholars Program Supports Students from Underrepresented Backgrounds
The E. Nathaniel Gates Scholars program supports students from underrepresented backgrounds throughout their law school years. The inter-departmental, multi-faceted program includes new opportunities throughout law school for support, community, networking and more. Designed for students who are underrepresented based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation or other criteria, such as those from immigrant backgrounds or first generation in their family to enter a higher education institution, the Gates Scholars Program will help students overcome obstacles and draw on wider community connections.
2022-2023 Gates Ambassadors
The Gates Scholars Program is designed to support students from underrepresented backgrounds throughout their law school years, by building a robust community providing, support, mentorship, events and more. Our Gates Ambassadors support the program’s mission by connecting with prospective Gates Scholars and collaborating with the Administration in the design and implementation of the Gates Scholars Program.
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We are delighted that you are thinking of applying to Cardozo School of Law
Our entry programs allow J.D. candidates to seek admission in either the fall or May.
There is no fee to apply to Cardozo.
Meet our Admissions Team on the road!
We are coming to a location near you! See where we will be visiting this Fall and Spring at local Law School Fairs and Forums, both in-person and online!
We will be adding more events in the near future, so please check back to see if we will be near you this season. The schedule is subject to change.
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My three years at Cardozo taught me how to think creatively about complex issues and to be comfortable with the unknown. The learning curve as a new associate is very steep, so I think back to these lessons often and am so grateful for my experience at Cardozo.
