Program Overview

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School of Law

The School of Law offers various programs, including the J.D. Program, LL.M. Program, M.S.L. Program, and S.J.D. Program.

Admissions

• J.D. Program
  • Apply
  • Tours and Info Sessions
  • After You've Applied
  • Admitted J.D. Students
  • Financial Aid
• LL.M. Program
  • Apply
  • Areas and Specializations
  • Online LL.M. Programs
  • Admitted LL.M. Students
  • Financial Aid
• M.S.L. Program
  • Apply
  • M.S.L. in Compliance
  • M.S.L in Fashion Law
  • Admitted M.S.L. Students
  • Financial Aid
• S.J.D. Program
  • Apply
  • Colloquium
  • Current S.J.D. Students
  • Admitted S.J.D. Students
  • Financial Aid

Academics

Curriculum

• J.D. Program
• LL.M. Program
• M.S.L. Program
• S.J.D. Program
• Legal Writing Program

Experiential Education

• Clinics
• Externships
• Pro Bono Scholars Program
• Lawyering Skills

Centers & Institutes

• Brendan Moore Trial Advocacy
• Judicial Events & Clerkships
• Asian Americans and the Law
• European Union Law
• Race, Law and Justice

Executive Education

• Continuing Legal Education
• Executive Programs
• Law Firm Management
• Executive Academic Programs

International Programs

• International Student Programs
• Summer Institute
• Legal English Institute
• J.D. Study Abroad
• Semester Study Abroad Programs
• Summer Study Abroad

Student Journals

• Law Review
• Urban Law Journal
• International Law Journal
• IP, Media & Entertainment Law
• Environmental Law Review
• Corporate and Financial Law

Registrar's Office

• Academic Regulations
• Bar Information
• Examination Schedule
• Graduation
• Registration Information

Faculty

Faculty Directory

• Faculty by Expertise
• Full-time Faculty
• Adjunct Faculty
• Emeriti Faculty
• Visiting Faculty

Scholarship

• Centers and Institutes
• Scholarship Highlights
• Faculty Books
• FLASH Scholarship Archive

Faculty Podcasts

In Memoriam

Careers

J.D. Career Support

• Career Planning Center
• Employment Statistics

LL.M./M.S.L./ S.J.D. Career Support

• Graduate Professional Development Program

Employers

• Post a Job
• Recruiting J.D. Students
• Recruiting LL.M. Students
• Student Outreach Opportunities

Life at Fordham Law

Studying Law in New York City

• The Neighborhood
• Build Your Career
• Experiential Education
• Visiting the Campus

Student Life

• Student Affairs Office
• Student Bar Association
• Student Competitions
• Student Organizations
• Student Wellness
• Professionalism Office

Public Interest and Service

• Public Interest Curriculum
• Public Interest Resource Center
• A2J Initiative
• Stein Scholars Program

Diversity Initiatives

• IDEAL Pipeline Program
• REAL Scholars Program
• Diversity Faculty Directory
• Student Diversity Organizations

J.D. Tuition and Cost of Attendance

Generally speaking, most Fordham Law J.D. students are enrolled during the fall and spring semesters only, for nine months. Therefore, when budgeting for the academic year, it is essential to know that your cost of attendance covers only educationally related expenses for those nine months.

Direct Fordham Charges

	J.D. Day Division	J.D. Evening Division
Tuition	$78,078	$58,560
Fees	$1,170	$1,060
Total Direct Charges	$79,248	$59,620

Indirect Expenses to Consider

	J.D. Day Division	J.D. Evening Division
Housing and Food	$27,110	$27,110
Books	$2,160	$2,160
Travel	$2,480	$2,480
Miscellaneous	$5,604	$5,604
Total Indirect Expenses	$37,354	$37,354

Total COA

	J.D. Day Division	J.D. Evening Division
Total COA (Direct Charges and Indirect Expenses)	$116,602	$96,974

Expenses not included in the cost of living (COA)

Students have the option to request a COA adjustment for a one-time computer purchase necessary for their program. Additionally, students also have the option to include non-discretionary expenses incurred, which are not covered by the standard cost of attendance budget, such as childcare expenses or higher rent than what is listed in the COA.

All adjustment requests must be submitted in writing and include the necessary supporting documentation, along with a completed COA Adjustment Request form. Please note that the Law School Financial Aid Office seldom approves budget increases for purposes other than childcare expenses or one-time computer purchases. If you wish to request a COA adjustment, please send an email to the Law School Office of Financial Aid to initiate a discussion regarding your circumstances and a potential review of additional expenses that could be considered for inclusion in the COA.