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Brooklyn Law School: Courses, Admission, Cost

About Brooklyn Law School

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1901
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Q:   What is Brooklyn Law School known for?
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Brooklyn Law School was established in 1901 and it is an independent institution. It is ranked 38th as a “Go-To Law School” based on the percentage of graduates hired by the largest U.S. law firms and ranked No. 114 out of 196 in Best Law Schools in the US according to US News and World Report. It offers JD programs and LLM in business law, intellectual property law, and alternative dispute resolution. Some of the Notable alumni of Brooklyn Law School include Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice),  William H. Bratton (Former Police Commissioner of New York City),  David Boies (Prominent attorney known for high-profile cases) and Edward R. Korman (US District Court for the Eastern District of New York).

Brooklyn Law School Ranking 2025

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Q:   What is the rank of Brooklyn Law School in the world?
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The data for the global rank of Brooklyn Law School is not available. However, according to US News Report Brooklyn Law School is ranked No. 114 out of 196 in Best Law Schools in the United States.

Other rankings are as follows-

  • #32 in Business/Corporate Law
  • #34 in Clinical Training
  • #27 in Part-Time Law
  • #16 in Legal Writing
  • #20 in Criminal Law

 

Brooklyn Law School Admission 2025

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Q:   Is it hard to get admission at Brooklyn Law School?
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The acceptance rate of Brooklyn Law School remains somewhere between 46% to 48% and getting into the college is moderately difficult because of the admission requirements and competition pool. The average GPA of Brooklyn Law applicants is 3.54. Applicants have to give LSAT which is a standardized exam administered by the Law School Admission Council for prospective law school candidates. The median LSAT score for BLS is 160. Besides this students have to submit 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, a personal statement and the candidate’s Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report. A personal statement should include your Intellectual interests, values, Strengths and special talents.Applicants can also submit essays explaining how their perspectives contribute to Brooklyn Law’s mission. 

Q:   Is Brooklyn Law School good for International students?
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Yes, Brooklyn Law School is a fair choice for International students. It is a prestigious law college in Brooklyn that offers full-time 3 year and part time 4 year JD programs and LLM with specializations in Business Law, Refugee and Immigration Law, or intellectual property, Media, and Information Law. Brooklyn Law emphasizes practical training through clinics and externships, giving international students valuable real-world experience. It offers merit-based scholarships and need-based grants that cover major part of the tuition and fees. The median salaries of law graduates from Brooklyn Law School range from $66,100 to $101,697.  The college is located in Brooklyn which provides students lots of networking opportunities in metros. 

Q:   What are the deadlines for Indian students to submit applications at Brooklyn Law School?
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Students can choose to apply through the Early Decision Program. Early decision applicants have to submit their application and necessary documents by December 1 and must take the LSAT by November.

For regular admission, there is no strict deadline but students are encouraged to submit the applications before September 1 and applications completed before 1st February will be given priority.

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Brooklyn Law School Scholarships

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Q:   What are the top scholarships for Indian Students at Brooklyn Law School? How do I avail them?
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Following are the top scholarships offered by Brooklyn Law School to Indian and other international students:

Merit Scholarships: A merit scholarship is awarded on the basis of scholastic accomplishment and aptitude for law. Merit scholarships are awarded for an academic year, and in order to renew the scholarship, students need to maintain their GPA, which is assessed at the end of the year. The amount awarded is variable. Merit scholarships offered by the college are the Prince scholarship, Carswell scholarship, Richardson scholarship, Lisle scholarship, and Glasser scholarship. Students are automatically considered for scholarships after enrollment. 

Apart from these scholarships, the college also offers need-based grants, which automatically renew every year. Students seeking need-based grants need to apply on the BSL Connect portal.

Brooklyn Law School Placements

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Q:   What job opportunities are available after doing LLM from Brooklyn Law School?
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The LL.M. curriculum at Brooklyn Law School equips graduates for a variety of legal vocations, and the school's location, employment services, and alumni network offer substantial assistance in landing positions at competitive pay.Job profiles that students can pursue after doing LLM from Brooklyn Law School and their estimated salaries are as follows-

Associate Attorney$87,043
Corporate Counsel$107,500
Legal Counsel$140,000
Law Firm Partner$130,000
Assistant General Counsel$124,140

Brooklyn Law School Fees

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LL.M.(2 courses)
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Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 & Above, TOEFL: 100 & Above, Duolingo
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Q:   What is the application fee of Brooklyn Law School?
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Brooklyn Law School does not charge any application fee to its applicants. Students need to submit their applications through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) website. Applications are only accepted online. Applications through paper or offline mode will not be considered. 

Q:   What are the English proficiency exams accepted by Brooklyn Law School?
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English Proficiency exams accepted by Brooklyn Law School are-

TOEFL- minimum qualifying score is 95, scoring 23 on each of the four sections.

IELTS-  minimum qualifying score 7.0. 

 

 

Q:   How much money is required in Indian rupees to study at Brooklyn Law School?
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The tuition and fee at Brooklyn Law School is  $73,442 (INR 61,64,916) and the cost of books and supplies is approximately $2,000 (INR 1,67,885). The total cost of studying is estimated to be $75,442 which is around 63 lakhs. This cost excludes housing, meals and other miscellaneous charges.







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Because Brooklyn Law School maintains a tough admissions procedure to guarantee high-quality student profiles admittance can be quite difficult. With an acceptance percentage of roughly 47.2%, almost half of the candidates are accepted. Strong academic credentials, usually a GPA of 3.15 or above and

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Students at Brooklyn Law School have positive things to say about the school, including the professors, the location, and the alumni network: 
 
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You may want to choose Brooklyn Law School for your LL.M. program if you prioritize academic prestige, strong faculty, better networking opportunities, and a more globally recognised alumni network. Additionally, if you want to study in a law school with a strong presence in the New York City legal

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Veerraj Sen

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Indian students predominantly prefer taking up Master of Laws (LL.M.) programs, which can be specialised into areas like international law, corporate law, and intellectual property law, at Brooklyn Law School. This course is indeed one of the most sought-after programs offered given its global recog

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Brooklyn Law School is a popular choice for Indian students because of its excellent academic standing, convenient location and career assistance. The university specializes in areas including business law, immigration law, and intellectual property law and provides demanding programs like the J.D.

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University CityBrooklyn, New York, USA
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