Tuition for J.D. and LL.M. Students: $61,738 

• Full-Time: $30,869 per semester
• J.D. May-Entry Program: $19,980 Summer '19, $20,579 Fall '19, $20,580 Spring '20*
• The per credit rate for J.D. students taking less than 7 credits per semester is $2,752
• The per credit rate for LL.M. students taking less than  9 credits per semester is $2,938

Student Fees: $670 

• Full-Time: $335 per semester
• J.D. May-Entry Program: $233 Summer '19, $223 Fall '19, $224 Spring '20* 

* J.D. May-Entry students attend and pay for three consecutive semesters in the first year of law school. 

The estimated student budget allows for a simple graduate student lifestyle. This budget determines the total amount of aid (loans, grants, scholarships and resources) that a student may receive in an academic year. 

Living Expense Budget for the 2019-2020 academic year:   

Room

• $14,000 (Fall and Spring)
• $16,800 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Board

• $5,700 (Fall and Spring)
• $7,596 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Books

• $1,200 (Fall and Spring)
• $1,200 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Transportation

• $1,143 (Fall and Spring)
• $1,524 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Health Insurance

• $4,103 (Fall and Spring)
• $5,112 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Loan Fees

• $218 (Fall and Spring)
• $218 (Summer, Fall and Spring)      

Misc.

• $2,300 (Fall and Spring)
• $3,072 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

TOTAL

• $28,664 (Fall and Spring)
• $35,522 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Students who reside in The Benjamin (Cardozo's residence hall) will have the "Room" portion of their financial aid budget automatically increased to match the proper rate for the current academic year. Students who do not reside in The Benjamin may have their "Room" or any other estimated budget item within the annual Cost of Attendance reviewed for an increase through our Budget Adjustment Process (see below in Additional Information). 

**Federal Loan Program Fees are included in the budget when applicable. 

Full-Time Tuition

• $61,738 (Fall and Spring)
• $61,139 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Fees

• $670 (Fall and Spring)
• $670 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

Living Expenses

• $28,664 (Fall and Spring)
• $35,522 (Summer, Fall and Spring)

TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE 

• $91,702 (Fall and Spring)
• $97,311 (Summer, Fall and Spring)