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Albany Law School
Albany, New York
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2024 admissions cycle
Albany Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Albany, New York. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Albany Law School was ranked 117 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2024 admissions cycle, Albany Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 225 with an acceptance rate of 47.6%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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The only law school in the capital of New York State, Albany Law School is the oldest independent law school in North America. Albany, in the center of state government, provides unprecedented opportunities for internships, clinic experience, field positions, and work opportunities. The Albany Law School faculty is dedicated and accessible. Students have access to New York’s highest court, federal courts, and the state legislature, as well as to a thriving tech-based economy in the capital city of the State of New York.