New York Law School

What is the cost of studying for a year at New York Law School?

The cost of attending New York Law School is more than tuition. A realistic annual budget includes mandatory charges, books, housing, food, transportation, and personal expenses; the amount a student ultimately pays depends on their program, course load, scholarships, and living arrangements.

IPEDS reported full-time graduate tuition of $36,816 for 2024-25 and a part-time graduate charge of $2,301 per credit, with no separately reported required graduate fees. Those are historical graduate-category figures, not a verified current J.D. tuition quote or a complete annual J.D. budget. They should not be combined with a different year's housing estimate to produce a purported current total.

Before accepting an offer, applicants should use New York Law School's tuition schedule and financial-aid cost-of-attendance budget for their specific year and full-time or part-time program. Compare that budget with the written scholarship award, including renewal conditions. The difference between published cost and a student's own cost is especially important in a city where rent and commuting expenses vary substantially.

Eligible students may finance part of that cost through institutional scholarships, federal graduate loans, outside awards, or veterans' education benefits. Federal aid generally requires the FAFSA; borrowing must still be repaid under the applicable loan terms. The financial-aid office can explain how an award package fits within the school's approved cost-of-attendance budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at New York Law School?

New York Law School students can seek legal experience through clinics, externships, and other work-based opportunities, as well as paid positions. These categories should not be treated as interchangeable: an academic placement may award credit, while an ordinary part-time job pays wages, and a paid internship may do either depending on its terms.

The school's career services resources are relevant to finding work. Students can use career advising and employer-facing programming to plan applications, prepare résumés and interviews, and explore internships and post-graduation jobs. Availability and eligibility for particular placements depend on the employer, the student's academic standing, and program rules.

Federal Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is a financial-aid-based employment program rather than a grant paid upfront or a guaranteed job. Applicants who hope to work during school should ask the financial-aid office about their eligibility and the career office about current positions, scheduling expectations, and whether outside employment is compatible with their course load.