New York legal education
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Law Schools
ABA-accredited JD programs in New York
Columbia Law School
New York, New York — Founded in 1858 — one of the top law schools in the world with more than 300 courses and 20 centers and programs.
New York University School of Law
New York, New York — Located in Greenwich Village — consistently ranked among the top five law schools nationally with particular strength in tax law, international law, and public interest.
Cornell Law School
Ithaca, New York — Ivy League law school offering an intimate, collaborative learning environment — pioneered the first clinical legal education program in the nation.
Fordham University School of Law
New York, New York — Jesuit law school in the heart of Manhattan — strong connections to New York City courts, government, and the legal profession.
Cardozo School of Law — Yeshiva University
New York, New York — Located in Greenwich Village — known for its Innocence Project and strengths in intellectual property, entertainment, and technology law.
Brooklyn Law School
Brooklyn, New York — Independent law school in downtown Brooklyn — offers JD, LLM, and dual degree programs with a focus on practical training.
St. John's University School of Law
Queens, New York — Catholic and Vincentian law school in Queens — ranked among the top 75 nationally with expertise in bankruptcy and elder law.
Albany Law School
Albany, New York — New York's oldest independent law school, founded in 1851 — located steps from the State Capitol, Court of Appeals, and legislature.
Syracuse University College of Law
Syracuse, New York — Known for its emphasis on lawyering in the public interest — offers JD/MBA, JD/MPA, and other dual degree programs.
University at Buffalo School of Law — SUNY
Buffalo, New York — New York's public law school — pioneered the study of law and social policy. Affordable tuition with strong employment outcomes.
Hofstra University Maurice A. Deane School of Law
Hempstead, New York — Located on Long Island near New York City — offers day and evening JD programs with a focus on practical skills training.
Pace University Elisabeth Haub School of Law
White Plains, New York — Ranked #1 in Environmental Law nationally — campuses in White Plains and New York City with a focus on experiential education.
New York Law School
New York, New York — Independent law school in the heart of TriBeCa — full-time day and part-time evening JD programs since 1891.
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
Central Islip, New York — Long Island's only law school — day and evening JD programs with strengths in family law, real estate, and public interest.
CUNY School of Law
Long Island City, New York — The only public interest law school in the nation — committed to serving the needs of underserved communities.
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Paralegal Programs
Accredited paralegal education and certificate programs
Nassau Community College — Legal Studies/Paralegal
Garden City, New York — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AS degree in Legal Studies and Paralegal Certificate — one of the oldest ABA-approved programs in the state.
New York City College of Technology — Paralegal Studies
Brooklyn, New York — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved AS and BS programs in Paralegal Studies — the only CUNY school offering ABA-approved paralegal education.
Hilbert College — Paralegal Studies
Hamburg, New York — ABA-Approved — ABA-approved bachelor's degree and certificate programs in paralegal studies — courses taught by practicing attorneys.
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Court Reporter & Captioning Programs
Stenography, digital reporting, and real-time captioning training
Plaza College — Court Reporting Program
Forest Hills, New York — Successor to the former NYCI program — AOS degree in Court Reporting with real-time and CART captioning training.
New York State Unified Court System — Court Reporter Careers
Information about court reporter positions and certification requirements within the New York State court system.
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Mediator & ADR Certification
Alternative dispute resolution training and qualified neutral roster
New York State Unified Court System — ADR
Court-connected mediation and ADR programs statewide — community dispute resolution centers operate in every county.
New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA)
Statewide association supporting community mediation centers and professional mediators — training standards and continuing education resources.
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Legal Nurse Consulting
Certification programs for RNs providing litigation support
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Notary Public Certification
How to become a notary public in New York
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Bar Admission & Exam
Pathways to becoming a licensed attorney in New York
New York State Board of Law Examiners
Official bar exam body. New York administers the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) — minimum passing score of 266. Also requires the New York Law Exam (NYLE) and NYLC.
New York Law Exam (NYLE)
Required open-book online test covering New York-specific law — must pass in addition to the UBE for admission.
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Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Requirements for licensed New York attorneys
New York CLE Board
Official CLE regulatory body — experienced attorneys must complete 24 credits biennially, including 4 ethics and 1 diversity. Newly admitted: 32 credits in first 2 years.
New York State Bar Association — CLE
New York's largest CLE provider — seminars, webcasts, and publications across all practice areas.
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Legal Secretary & Legal Assistant Programs
Certificate and degree programs for legal support professionals
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