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CUNY School of Law

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world rank  12245

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Overview

Founded in 1983, the CUNY School of Law is a non-profit public specialized higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Long Island City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), New York. Officially accredited by the American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar, CUNY School of Law is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. CUNY School of Law offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 42-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CUNY School of Law also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

CUNY School of Law's Control Typepublic

Entity

CUNY School of Law's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

CUNY School of Law' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

CUNY School of Law's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratevery selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1983
Motto Law in the Service of Human Needs
Colours
Mascot
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University Location

Address 2 Court Square
Long Island City
11101 New York
United States
CUNY School of Law's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
CUNY School of Law Phone Number (718) 340 4200
CUNY School of Law Fax Number (718) 340 4372
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of CUNY School of Law is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify CUNY School of Law's academic range and degree level offering.



CUNY School of Law: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

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Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of CUNY School of Law categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at CUNY School of Law.



CUNY School of Law: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 Not reported Not reported
International
students		 Not reported Not reported

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on CUNY School of Law's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

CUNY School of Law's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


CUNY School of Law's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 30-39% making it a very selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


CUNY School of Law's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


CUNY School of Law's Admission Office Admission Office

2 Court Square
Long Island City 11101
(718) 340 4210


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

CUNY School of Law's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


CUNY School of Law's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


CUNY School of Law's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


CUNY School of Law's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


CUNY School of Law's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


CUNY School of Law's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


CUNY School of Law's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


CUNY School of Law is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


CUNY School of Law's Library University Library

Yes Visit CUNY School of Law's Library
CUNY School of Law's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 24,559 physical volumes, 201 physical mediaThe library is managed by a total number of 10 full-time employees, including 5 librarians. CUNY School of Law's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


CUNY School of Law's Housing University Housing

Not reported


CUNY School of Law's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


CUNY School of Law's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


CUNY School of Law's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


CUNY School of Law's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


CUNY School of Law's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

CUNY School of Law's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


CUNY School of Law's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on CUNY School of Law's facilities and services. The information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


CUNY School of Law's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

CUNY School of Law is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1985


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important CUNY School of Law's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of American Law Schools (AALS)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize CUNY School of Law as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important CUNY School of Law's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • City University of New York (CUNY)


Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing, and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

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