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Cardozo School of Law

Rank 52 (USNWR 2022)
164
Median LSAT
3.74
Median GPA
30.8%
Acceptance rate

Also known as

  • Cardozo School of Law
  • Yeshiva University (Cardozo)
  • CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW
  • Cardozo Dozo

Cardozo School of Law is a law school located in New York City, New York. The school was ranked 52 in 2022 by USNWR. Annual enrollment for Cardozo School of Law is approximately 322.

Admissions website: https://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions

Admissions email:  lawinfo@yu.edu

Admissions phone: 212.790.0274

Can I get into Cardozo School of Law with aGPA andLSAT?

Cardozo School of Law Key Statistics

Previous year ABA 509 data
Percentiles 25 50 75
LSAT 160 164 166
GPA 3.53 3.74 3.86
Miscellaneous Count Percentile
# Applications 3820 84
# Admissions offers 1178 -
Class size 322 87
% Accepted 30.8% 71
% Yield 26.4% 28

During the 2022 application cycle, 3,820 people applied and 1,178 were offered admission.

Yeshiva University (Cardozo) has a 1L class size of 322, and yield of 26.40%. 311 out of 1,178 applicants who were offered admission accepted, meaning that 26.40% of the people who were offered admission ended up attending the school.

The 1L class at Yeshiva University (Cardozo) has a median LSAT of 164. The 25th percentile LSAT is 160 and the 75th percentile LSAT is 166.

The median GPA is 3.74. The 25th percentile GPA is 3.53 and the 75th percentile GPA is 3.86.

Cardozo School of Law LSAT & GPA graph for 2021-2022

LSD has stats for 452 applicants for the 2021-2022 application cycle.

The graphs show applicant results plotted against GPA and LSAT. The dotted lines on the graphs represent the 25/50/75th percentiles reported by the school in their ABA 509 report from the previous year.

Each data point represents an LSD user that shared their application results for the benefit of future applicants.

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How much does Cardozo School of Law cost per year?

$66,487.00
Tuition
93rd percentile
$95,771.00
CoA
93rd percentile
60.20%
Grads with debt
5th percentile
$118,801.00
Average debt
54th percentile
$65,000.00
Salary, 25th %
43rd percentile
$135,000.00
Salary
81st percentile
$70,000.00
PI Salary
98th percentile
49.90%
Employment rate
47th percentile
90.90%
Bar pass rate
55th percentile

Cost of attending Cardozo School of Law

In 2022, tuition was $66,487 and the annual cost of attending was $95,771 (tuition plus living expenses).

Cost of Attendance (CoA) is the estimated total amount you will have to spend every year to go to school. Unlike tuition, CoA includes expenses like rent, food, and insurance.

Cardozo School of Law employment outcomes

JD graduates from Yeshiva University (Cardozo) make $135,000 (median) upon graduation if they work in the private sector. If they go into the private sector, a grad can expect to make $70,000.

61.8% of law graduates from Yeshiva University (Cardozo) go directly to work for law firms, while 3.5% clerk for a judge. 9.9% of graduates go into public interest.

90.9% of Yeshiva University (Cardozo) graduates pass the bar on their first try.

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Some interesting facts about Cardozo School of Law

Established in 1998, Cardozo’s LLM program is known for its innovative programming, flexibility, rigorous scholarship, and for producing passionate advocates.

Cardozo Law offers students a stimulating educational experience, rooted in the values of ethics, public service, and scholarship. Known for providing high intellectual standards and pioneering hands-on experiences, Cardozo Law also provides students with a deep understanding of how law relates to other expressions of the human spirit, including philosophy, economics, politics, history, art, and literature. Cardozo offers superb programs in intellectual property law, alternative dispute resolution, international and human rights law, public interest law, corporate law, and legal theory. Extensive clinical and externship opportunities draw on the resources available in New York City and train students in connecting theory with practical application of the law. Learning by doing helps our students master the research, teamwork, oral advocacy, and leadership skills that employers value. A Cardozo legal education emphasizes the pursuit of intellectual excellence while providing a wealth of lawyering opportunities that give the Cardozo student a real-world advantage.

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Yeshiva University (Cardozo)

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bringbooze
17:29
is cardozo accepting people today
11:59
My date changed to 1/11 then 2/22. I applied 11/30 and it’s a reach for me too but idk what’s taking so long
what's a date change?
Giants84
13:19
I am guessing there is no way to get off the WL with this insane cycle, might as well write off
when did u get your WL email?
SparklingSelfishElephant
16:01
Are they calling or emailing for the As?
DarthBaderGinsburg
16:22
calling and emailing
bringbooze
13:50
date changed to 3/12, anyone else
bringbooze
15:30
ok so for reference: my date changed yesterday and I was given the WL today
SparklingSelfishElephant
15:33
dang im sorry ab the WL
SparklingSelfishElephant
15:34
did they email you?
bringbooze
21:26
yep
TypicalVenomousSalamander
10:45
Had a date change yesterday. Is this a sign of a decision coming this week?
SavoryWoebegoneBarnacle
14:54
@TypicalVenomousSalamander: when did you apply?
TypicalVenomousSalamander
15:35
Late December, so it is probably lumped into early Jan applicants
TypicalVenomousSalamander
16:46
To update anyone, I got the waitlist email just now. At/above medians.
@TypicalVenomousSalamander: whatttt im sorry :( wonder what theyre looking for this cycle and wonder if they've already sent out most acceptances
I’m hearing there was a wave today?
how long after date change did people hear back? Had a date change yesterday and I have a seat deposit due later this week so I'm hoping to hear back before then
bringbooze
19:58
i was waitlisted,,,,,,,,,
bringbooze
19:58
how long until im not anymore lmaoo
compete since 2/7 - I want a refund T_T
SavoryWoebegoneBarnacle
10:42
date change today
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12:50
how is cardozo
Any updates with everyone’s date change? Also when did you all apply?
SavoryWoebegoneBarnacle
14:57
@SteadyQuarrelsomeCat: applied 02/15, UR 02/21, UR2 02/28 (yesterday) ... hopefully will get a decision soon
Wait sorry your first UR was 02/21 and UR2 was 03/28?
I’ve been UR since 02/09 and applied 02/03
I hope you hear soon with good news!
SavoryWoebegoneBarnacle
16:39
@SteadyQuarrelsomeCat: yea got the date change yesterday, thanks!
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