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The City University of New York School of Law (CUNY School of Law, pronounced /ˈkjuːni/, KYOO-nee) is a public law school in New York City. It was founded in 1983 as part of the City University of New York and is the only publicly funded law school in the city.[3] CUNY Law's dual mission is "to recruit and train outstanding public interest lawyers" and to "diversify the legal profession."[3]

Key Information

CUNY Law's curriculum is centered around integrating clinical teaching methods within traditional legal studies.[4][5] The curriculum is unique among law schools in its emphasis on civil rights law, indigent defense, and using the law to challenge systemic inequalities.[6]

For the class of 2022, 63.83% obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment within nine months after graduation including 48.12% employed in public-interest law.[7]

Campus

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In 2012, CUNY Law moved from Flushing, Queens to 2 Court Square in Long Island City giving the school nearly 70,000 additional square feet of space. This location is within walking distance of the subway, buses, and Long Island Rail Road. It is only a few blocks away from the Long Island City Courthouse. The move enabled CUNY School of Law to develop a new part-time program, which started in 2015.

The building at 2 Court Square is LEED Gold certified, which means that its construction had a reduced environmental impact and its design increases occupants' health and well-being.[8] A ground floor gallery spans the length of the building’s main curved façade, terminating in a multi-story atrium space. Adjacent to a communicating stair, the atrium space allows for visual and physical connection amongst the departments and floors of the Law school and promotes interaction at multiple levels.[8]

History

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In 1981, CUNY hired Charles Halpern to be the founding dean of a planned law school. Halpern is regarded within the legal community as the "father of public interest law" with a professional career as a Georgetown law professor and co-founder of the Center for Law and Social Policy, an organization based in Washington D.C. that advocates for policies that aim to improve the lives of low-income people.[9]

In Spring of 1982, Dean Halpern hired Howard Lesnick as a Distinguished Professor of Law. Professor Lesnick believed that CUNY law students needed to understand that the law only has significance in relation to the underlying human problems that it addresses.[9]

Lawyer and human rights advocate W. Haywood Burns became the second dean of CUNY Law in 1987, making him the first African American Dean of a New York law school.[10] He led CUNY School of Law in gaining its accreditation, ensuring the survival of its progressive commitment to public interest law.[10]

Academics

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Admissions

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For the entering 2024 class, CUNY Law accepted 40.29% of applicants. Full-time admitted students averaged a 154 LSAT score and 3.55 undergraduate GPA.[11] Part-time students averaged a 153 LSAT score and 3.27 undergraduate GPA.[11] For the class enrolling in 2023, CUNY Law accepted 39.9% of students, the average enrollee having a 153 LSAT score and a 3.51 undergraduate GPA.[12] For the class entering in 2022, CUNY Law accepted 35.27% of applicants with 32.96% of those accepted enrolling, with the average enrollee having a 154 LSAT score and 3.42 undergraduate GPA.[13]

Curriculum and clinical programs

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Entrance to CUNY Law's library

CUNY Law is currently ranked #3 nationally for its clinical education program.[4] The Law School curriculum combines traditional substantive law courses (like contracts, torts, civil procedure and criminal law) with lawyering skills throughout the three years of legal education. The first year curriculum consists of seven required substantive courses, Legal Research, and a four-credit Lawyering Seminar in each semester where students work on legal writing and other lawyering skills through simulations and other role-playing devices. Each third-year student is required to participate in a clinic or concentration for one or two semesters (12 to 16 credits).[citation needed]

Under the umbrella of Main Street Legal Services, Inc., several clinics provide direct service, in-house, supervised live-client representation. The two concentrations are supervised external placements.[citation needed]

  • Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility (CLEAR)
  • Community & Economic Development Clinic
  • Defenders Clinic
  • Economic Justice Project
  • Disability & Aging Justice Clinic (formerly Elder Law)
  • Equality & Justice Practice Clinic (née Concentration)
  • Family Law Practice Clinic (née Concentration)
  • Health & Environmental Justice Practice Clinic (née Concentration)
  • Immigrant and Non-Citizen Rights Clinic
  • Human Rights & Gender Justice Clinic
  • Mediation Clinic
  • Workers Rights Clinic

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Justice initiatives and special programs

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In addition to numerous pro bono opportunities available through student organizations and the Career Planning Office, the Law School supports a number of justice initiatives that serve citizen and non-citizen workers and assist and empower historically underserved communities. These include the Community Legal Resource Network (CLRN), the Center on Latinx Rights and Equality (CLRE), the Center for Urban Environmental Reform (CUER), and the Economic Justice Project (EJP). The Contemplative Lawyering Program offers yoga and meditation.[citation needed]

The Haywood Burns Chair in Civil Rights brings prominent visiting civil rights figures to the Law School in memory of its second dean, a national civil rights scholar and activist.[citation needed]

  • Community Legal Resource Network (CLRN): Begun in 1998, CLRN is the Law School's initiative for alumni's continued work on to promote justice. There are 3 primary initiatives: 1) Launchpad for Justice Fellowship, supporting recent graduates in developing their skills and job readiness though collaborations with Court-based and community-based legal programs in underserved communities. 2) City Counseling Program where experienced alumni provide free legal consultations via legislative offices to constituents on housing, immigration, small business etc. 3) CUNY LawWorks, a low-cost, co-working space for alumni as they set up solo or small-group practices or non-profit organizations devoted to serving pressing needs of the poor and disadvantaged in communities.
  • Center on Latinx Rights and Equality (CLRE): Focuses on issues impacting the Latino community in the United States, with the goal of developing progressive strategies for legal reform. The Center educates lawyers, law students, scholars and the general public and advocates for expanded civil rights in the areas that affect the growing Latinx population.
  • Center for Urban Environmental Reform (CUER): Founded on the belief that environmental justice is a critical aspect of social justice and that communities are entitled to participate fully and meaningfully in environmental decisions that affect them.
  • Economic Justice Project (EJP): Launched in 1997 in response to regressive welfare policies adopted by the City of New York. CUNY law students advocate for policy change at the state and local level along with the Welfare Rights Initiative and other community organizations.[citation needed]

Bar passage

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In 2022, 74.56% of CUNY Law first time takers passed a bar examination. The ultimate bar passage rate for 2020 CUNY Law graduates was 84.51% and five graduates did not take a bar examination within two years of graduation.[2]

Rankings and reputation

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CUNY Law is recognized as a top school for racial justice with an A+ ranking from National Jurist/PreLaw Magazine. who also awarded the Law School the #1 ranking for Most Diverse Law School in 2024.[14] The Princeton Review’s "Best Law Schools for 2024" rankings further acknowledged CUNY Law, with the school securing the #1 spot for "Most Diverse Faculty" nationwide and placing in four out of fourteen top categories (#2 Most Chosen by Older Students; #2 Most Liberal Students; #8 Greatest Resources for Women).[6]

U.S. News & World Report ranked CUNY #1 in Law Schools with the Most Public Interest Graduates, #154 in American Bar Association approved law schools for 2024, and #34 in part-time law programs.[15][16]

Publications

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City University of New York Law Review is a student-run publication devoted to producing public interest scholarship, engaging with the public interest bar, and fostering student excellence in writing, legal analysis, and research. It is published twice-yearly. Issues have included a symposium issue on Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a special issue devoted to student scholarship, a special volume on Elder Law featuring award articles that received awards from the ABA Law and Aging Student Competition, and a forthcoming symposium issue on the work of Ruthann Robson.[citation needed]

Student life

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CUNY Law's incoming class of 2025 is nearly two-thirds BIPOC (26% Hispanic/Latinx, 22.8% Black/African American, 12.6% Asian, 5.1% Indigenous) with many students holding multiple identities.[17] 42% of the incoming students are first-generation college students, and 42% identify as LGBTQ+.[17] The school has ranked as the nation’s most diverse law school in preLaw Magazine’s annual survey for the past three years in a row.[18]

CUNY School of Law in 2008 established the Center for Diversity in the Legal Profession which conducts original research and serves as a clearinghouse for data on the participation of people of color in the law.[citation needed]

CUNY School of Law in Long Island City, Queens

Employment

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According to CUNY School of Law's official 2023 ABA-required disclosures, 63.83% of the Class of 2022 obtained full-time, long-term, JD-required employment nine months after graduation including 48.12% in public interest law and 22.5% in government.[7] CUNY School of Law's Law School Transparency under-employment score is 16.5% indicating the percentage of the Class of 2022 unemployed or working in a non-professional, short-term, or part-time job nine months after graduation, while those graduates who responded in 2017 reported a mean salary of $62,360 and median salary of $59,438.[19]

ABA Employment Summary for 2022 Graduates[7]
Employment Status Percentage
Employed - Bar Passage Required
 
 63.83%
Employed - J.D. Advantage
 
 10.11%
Employed - Professional Position
 
 7.98%
Employed - Non-Professional Position
 
 0.005%
Employed - Law School/University Funded
 
 2.13%
Employed - Undeterminable
 
 0.0%
Pursuing Graduate Degree Full Time
 
 0.0%
Unemployed - Start Date Deferred
 
 3.19%
Unemployed - Not Seeking
 
 0.0%
Unemployed - Seeking
 
 10.11%
Employment Status Unknown
 
 1.6%
Total of 188 Graduates

Notable people

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Deans

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  1. Charles Halpern (1981–1987), founding Dean of CUNY Law.[20]
  2. W. Haywood Burns (1987–1994)
  3. Kristin Booth Glen (1995–2006), stepped down after being elected to the Manhattan Surrogate's Court.[21][22]
  4. Michelle Anderson (2006–2016)[23]
  5. Mary Lu Bilek (2016–2021), stepped down following a controversial comment she made during a faculty meeting[24]
  6. Eduardo R.C. Capulong (March 2021–June 2022), interim[25]
  7. Sudha Setty (2022–Present), first person of South Asian descent to lead a CUNY college.[25]

Faculty

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Alumni

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The School of Law (CUNY Law) is a public institution founded in 1983 as New York State's only public law school, located in , , and dedicated to training attorneys through and a emphasizing and human needs. With a motto of "Law in the Service of Human Needs," CUNY Law prioritizes affordability, diversity in the , and placement in roles, achieving top rankings for graduates entering and nonprofit positions among U.S. schools. However, its bar passage rates, which hovered around 85% ultimately for recent classes, lag behind national averages, and employment outcomes show limited success in high-paying private practice, with many graduates pursuing lower-compensated work amid higher risks compared to elite programs. The school has distinguished itself for innovative , including mandatory clinics and externships from the first year, fostering skills for in underserved communities, but it has also drawn for an activist that has led to controversies, including tolerance of antisemitic , disruptions of campus events critical of progressive causes, and administrative endorsement of speeches decrying and as oppressive. These incidents, amplified by student-led protests and lawsuits over censored commencements, highlight tensions between its public service mission and ideological conformity in an academic environment prone to left-leaning biases.

History

Founding and early development (1983–1990s)

The City University of New York School of Law was established in 1983 as the sole publicly funded law school in New York City, following a charter approval by the New York State Board of Regents in 1973. It opened that September with an initial class of 130 students and approximately a dozen faculty members, housed in a dilapidated former elementary school building in Bayside, Queens. The school's founding aimed to expand access to affordable legal education while prioritizing the training of public interest lawyers committed to leveraging law for social change, diverging from traditional elite-focused models. From its inception, CUNY Law emphasized and public service, introducing concentrations such as in 1986 and Immigrants' Access to Health Care and Public Benefits in 1987 to align with its mission of addressing underserved communities. Provisional accreditation from the was granted upon opening, reflecting initial optimism but also scrutiny over its non-traditional admissions criteria, which favored diverse applicants over high LSAT scores or undergraduate GPAs. Early operations encountered significant hurdles, particularly low bar passage rates that threatened long-term viability; by 1987, a City University trustees' subcommittee recommended reforms to bolster student preparation amid widespread failures on the New York bar exam. These issues stemmed in part from the school's emphasis on recruiting non-traditional students from varied socioeconomic backgrounds, which expanded diversity but initially strained academic outcomes. In the early 1990s, amid financial pressures and accreditation reviews, the institution retrenched by refining its curriculum and support systems, leading to improved bar performance and full ABA accreditation in 1992.

Expansion and mission evolution (2000s–present)

In the 2000s, CUNY School of Law implemented reforms to bolster bar passage rates while upholding its founding mission of training lawyers from underrepresented backgrounds, including stricter admissions criteria such as limiting applicants with LSAT scores below 145 to 10 per year and establishing a 2.5 minimum GPA threshold. These measures addressed early challenges, with first-time bar passage improving from 50% in to 83% in 2007–2008, though rates later declined to 67% by 2011 amid debates over whether enhanced doctrinal coursework diluted central to the school's ethos. Leadership maintained that such adaptations strengthened outcomes without abandoning the core commitment to diversifying the profession and serving underserved communities. Physical expansion accelerated with the school's relocation in summer from a former junior high building in Flushing to a renovated 32,000-square-foot facility in a repurposed training center in , , enhancing accessibility through subway proximity and adding dedicated spaces like classrooms, a mock , and a . In 2024, the institution secured $1.5 million in state funding for renovations transforming an underutilized space into a 3,800-square-foot multiuse center for classrooms, events, and community partnerships, aligning with goals to amplify public impact. Enrollment expanded correspondingly, reaching 670 full-time equivalent students by 2024, with entering classes of about 213 first-year students. The school's dual mission—recruiting and educating attorneys while diversifying the bar—has remained consistent since inception, with incremental evolutions emphasizing , lawyering, and responses to contemporary issues like AI and societal polarization as outlined in the 2024 strategic . This plan builds on prior efforts by prioritizing holistic bar preparation from the first semester, expanding clinical programs (ranked among the nation's top three in 2024), and exploring new offerings such as an LL.M. in , micro-credentials, and enhanced pipeline initiatives like the First Impressions Youth Legal Collaborative to sustain diverse enrollment (42% first-generation college students).

Campus and Facilities

Location and physical infrastructure

The CUNY School of Law is located at 2 Court Square in , , a of . This urban neighborhood provides proximity to , with the campus accessible via multiple public transportation options including subways and buses. The school's physical infrastructure occupies the first six floors of a modern high-rise building, spanning 168,000 square feet, with interior fit-out completed in 2008. Architecturally designed by , the facility features a curved main , a ground-floor gallery leading to a multi-story atrium, and a communicating stair that enhances connectivity across floors. It is LEED-Gold certified, constructed using 90% post-consumer recycled steel, and incorporates rainwater recycling and for reduced environmental impact. Key amenities include classrooms and a mock courtroom on the ground floor, along with a lounge/gallery and security office; floors three through five house additional classrooms, quiet study areas, conference rooms, and an IT ; the sixth floor contains a 32,000-square-foot with study spaces, group work rooms, and faculty offices equipped with translucent glass walls for natural light maximization. In October 2025, the school secured $6 million for renovations to expand community spaces, enabling youth leadership programs, legal workshops, and events to enhance local access to justice. Nearby, child care services are available at CUNY's , approximately a 10-15 minute walk away.

Resources and student support

The CUNY School of Law Library serves as a primary resource for students, offering access to legal and non-legal , study aids, and electronic resources tailored to the community. Students can utilize services such as suggesting new titles for acquisition and accessing lessons with practice questions on various legal subjects by contacting electronic resources staff. Academic support includes the Legal Writing Center, which provides examples, guides, and one-on-one appointments with Writing Fellows for all stages of legal writing. The Irene Diamond Professional Skills Center offers workshops and targeted assistance, particularly for first-year students through the Legal Methods program. Bar exam preparation features comprehensive support, including focused courses, one-on-one skills development, and study planning. In 2024, the school partnered with Kaplan to provide free bar prep access to students. Student Affairs coordinates personal development resources, including case management, counseling services, , and fellowship opportunities. Health and wellness initiatives encompass holistic support, with access to via text to 741741 and urgent care referrals. The Career Planning Office emphasizes placements, offering mixers, job pipelines, and policies for employment. Financial aid options position CUNY School of Law among the more affordable U.S. law schools, with scholarships, grants, federal loans, and work-study available; students apply via CUNYfirst for secure document submission. Specific programs include merit- and need-based scholarships, detailed on the admissions aid page. IT services provide a student portal for viewing records, transcripts, faculty appointments, and financial profiles. Additional supports encompass student organizations, moot court, study abroad, and bulletin boards for event postings.

Academics

Admissions process and student demographics

The admissions process at CUNY School of Law employs a holistic review, evaluating applicants' academic records, LSAT scores (required unless applying via the test-optional pathway without an active score), personal statements, recommendation letters, resumes, and demonstrated commitment to and work. Applications are submitted electronically via the (LSAC), with priority deadlines typically in March for fall entry and rolling admissions thereafter; the part-time evening program has separate timelines, opening in April and closing in July for fall. For the 2024 entering class, the school received 1,673 applications, admitted 674 applicants (yielding a 40.3% acceptance rate), and enrolled 213 students (201 from the applicant pool and 12 via other means). Among full-time enrollees, the 25th-50th-75th percentile LSAT scores were 151-154-159, with undergraduate GPAs at 3.17-3.55-3.75; part-time enrollees had LSATs of 151-153-157 and GPAs of 3.03-3.27-3.58. These metrics reflect a relatively low bar for selectivity compared to higher-ranked schools, prioritizing experiential factors over top-tier performance. The student body totals approximately 670, with a gender distribution of 28% male, 62% female, 9% another gender identity, and 1.5% preferring not to report. Racial and ethnic demographics show 36% White, 29% Hispanic or Latino (of any race), 15% Black or African American, 12% Asian, 6.5% two or more races, 1% American Indian or Alaska Native, and less than 1% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, with 1% unknown; overall, 63% identify as people of color. This composition underscores the school's focus on diversity, though it draws from a public university system serving urban, working-class populations in New York City.

Curriculum structure and teaching methods

The (J.D.) program at CUNY School of Law requires students to complete a minimum of 86 credits to graduate, with full-time students typically enrolling in 12 to 16 credits per semester and part-time evening students in 9 to 11 credits per semester. The curriculum emphasizes and lawyering, integrating doctrinal courses with skills training and clinical practice from the outset. First-year students must complete core doctrinal courses such as Contracts, Torts, , , , and , alongside and lawyering seminars that introduce practical application. Upper-level requirements include and a mandatory clinical component, with students engaging in supervised practice through one of over a dozen clinics focusing on areas like , , and criminal defense. The Lawyering Program spans the first two years with three sequential one-semester courses designed to build foundational skills, incorporating methods such as courtroom observations, guest lectures from practitioners, simulation exercises, and reflective feedback to simulate real-world legal work prior to full clinical immersion. This structure aims to contextualize legal doctrine within frameworks, with faculty often drawing from their own practice experience to emphasize in underserved communities. Teaching methods prioritize over traditional lecturing, with heavy reliance on seminars, , and client-interaction simulations in the Irene Diamond Professional Skills Center, which tailors support to individual student . Elective courses and interdisciplinary options, such as dual degrees with programs, allow customization but must align with the school's mission of training attorneys for roles, requiring service and New York State Bar eligibility components. While this approach fosters hands-on proficiency, critics have noted its potential to prioritize ideological advocacy over balanced doctrinal rigor, though empirical data on outcomes remains tied to the school's self-reported focus on experiential credits comprising a significant portion of the 86-credit total.

Clinical programs and experiential learning

CUNY School of Law's clinical programs emphasize through direct client representation, policy advocacy, and community outreach, primarily serving underserved populations in areas such as , criminal defense, and . Operated under Main Street Legal Services, Inc., these in-house clinics allow students to handle real cases from intake to resolution under faculty supervision, fostering skills in interviewing, negotiation, and litigation. The programs require all students to complete at least one semester of clinical participation for , with third-year students mandated to enroll in a or equivalent supervised fieldwork to integrate classroom theory with practice. Eligibility typically demands good academic standing and completion of at least 41 credits, including foundational courses. This structure positions clinical work as a capstone experience, with advanced options available for continuing projects from initial semesters. U.S. News & World Report has ranked the clinical training program highly, tying for first nationally in 2021 alongside and placing fourth in the 2025 rankings among 198 assessed law schools. These evaluations assess factors like the breadth of clinic offerings, student involvement in live-client work, and faculty expertise in experiential pedagogy. The school offers at least eight specialized clinics, each targeting systemic issues through litigation, transactional work, and interdisciplinary collaboration:
  • Immigrant & Non-Citizen Rights Clinic: Focuses on developing strategies for non-citizen clients, including deportation defense and policy reform.
  • & Gender Justice Clinic: Addresses international violations, sexual and gender-based violence, and anti-trafficking efforts via litigation and advocacy.
  • Defenders Clinic: Trains students in criminal defense to challenge mass incarceration, handling cases in courts from to .
  • Clinic: Supports nonprofit organizations and small businesses in low-income communities through entity formation, contracts, and anti-displacement initiatives.
  • Rights and Clinic: Provides representation for individuals with disabilities, emphasizing access to benefits, guardianship alternatives, and systemic advocacy.
  • Practice Clinic: Advocates for marginalized patients on issues like healthcare access, disputes, and reproductive rights.
  • Equality & Justice Clinic: Pursues civil rights claims, including and , to test legal boundaries in court.
  • Practice Clinic: Represents survivors of and low-income families in custody, support, and protection order proceedings.
In January 2025, the program appointed Lisa Davis, an international advocate and alumna, as dean to expand its scope amid ongoing crises like migration and conflict. Recent innovations include a rapid-response clinic model for acute systemic failures, such as post-disaster . These elements underscore the program's commitment to lawyering, though student outcomes vary by clinic focus and external factors like court backlogs.

Bar passage rates and academic performance metrics

The first-time bar passage rate for CUNY School of Law graduates from the class of 2023 stood at 55.88%, with 114 passers out of 204 takers across all jurisdictions. In New York, the school's primary jurisdiction, the rate was 56.15% (105 out of 187 takers), significantly below the 82.96% average for ABA-approved law schools in the state. The overall rate trailed the ABA weighted average pass rate for graduates from ABA-accredited schools by 26.06 percentage points. Ultimate bar passage rates, accounting for retakes within two years, are substantially higher, reaching approximately 90% for recent classes such as 2021 and 2022 graduates. This pattern reflects a reliance on multiple attempts to achieve licensure, consistent with the school's emphasis on persistence amid initial challenges. Historical data indicate persistently low first-time rates, often in the 50-60% range for classes from 2019 to 2023, compared to national medians exceeding 75% for ABA-approved schools. Employment outcomes serve as additional performance metrics, with 80.8% of the class of 2024 securing any employment ten months after graduation (172 out of 213 graduates). Of those employed, 149 positions (approximately 70% of total graduates) required bar passage, predominantly in organizations (95 roles), followed by (23) and law firms (31). Long-term, full-time legal employment comprised about 67.6% of the class, aligning with the institution's mission but lagging behind national averages for bar-required, high-salary positions. These metrics underscore outcomes shaped by the school's admissions profile, which prioritizes experiential preparation over traditional academic predictors like LSAT scores.

Rankings, Reputation, and Evaluations

Positive rankings and public interest focus

The School of Law, established in 1983, maintains a core mission to train lawyers committed to practice and to promote diversity within the . This focus manifests through mandatory clinical programs, opportunities, and support for careers, including summer grants of $5,000 for eight-week internships in roles. The school's to Justice initiative further advances this goal by preparing underrepresented undergraduates for law school admission and public-oriented legal work. In recognition of its outcomes, ranked CUNY Law first among law schools for the percentage of 2024 graduates (55.55%) entering positions in its inaugural 2025 category for such placements. Similarly, data from the indicate that CUNY Law graduates enter public service at the highest national rate, with 61.17% securing or . has identified the school as the leading pipeline for and jobs based on data. Additional accolades include topping the National Jurist's 2025 ranking for best schools for and leading Princeton Review assessments for faculty diversity, which aligns with the institution's emphasis on inclusive training. These metrics underscore the school's specialized success in fulfilling its public-oriented objectives, despite broader rankings placing it at #156 overall and #29 in part-time programs by .

Criticisms of overall quality and selectivity

CUNY School of Law exhibits relatively low selectivity in admissions, with a median LSAT score of 154 and median undergraduate GPA of 3.44 for entering students. Acceptance rates hover around 40%, higher than those of more selective institutions, reflecting broader admission criteria that prioritize diversity and commitment over traditional metrics. This approach has drawn for potentially admitting students with weaker academic preparation, as evidenced by 25th percentile LSAT scores of 151, placing the school below national medians for ABA-accredited programs. Critics point to persistently low first-time bar passage rates as indicative of subpar academic rigor and preparation. For 2023 graduates, the first-time passage rate stood at 55.9%, significantly below the national average of approximately 80% and state averages exceeding 81%. While ultimate passage rates within two years improve to around 87-90%, the initial low performance has fueled concerns about the curriculum's effectiveness in equipping students for bar exams, particularly given the school's experiential focus over doctrinal training. Employment outcomes further underscore quality critiques, with only 67.6% of 2023 graduates securing JD-required positions, ranking in the 12th percentile among peers. BigLaw placement is minimal at 2.3%, and federal clerkships rare at 0.5%, limiting access to prestigious or lucrative roles despite the mission. In U.S. News rankings, the school places 156th out of 195, reflecting these metrics alongside peer assessments of faculty resources and graduate success. Observers, including analysts, argue this positions CUNY Law as a lower-tier option, with portability challenges outside public sector niches.

Controversies and Criticisms

Ideological uniformity and left-leaning bias

CUNY School of Law's student body has been characterized as highly liberal, with ranking it second nationally for "most liberal students" in 2024, reflecting a environment where progressive perspectives predominate and alternative viewpoints may encounter resistance. This assessment aligns with reports from students and observers noting that the school's emphasis on and fosters an ideologically uniform atmosphere, potentially marginalizing conservative or dissenting opinions. The curriculum reinforces this orientation through required and elective courses centered on racial justice, , and structural inequities, with clinics like the Equality and Justice Clinic explicitly aimed at advancing civil rights litigation against perceived systemic barriers. Faculty members have publicly defended against external criticisms, framing opposition as efforts to suppress discussions of racial inequality, which underscores a collective scholarly commitment to left-leaning frameworks. Such programming, while aligned with the school's mission, contributes to a pedagogical environment where empirical analyses of legal outcomes often prioritize narratives of over alternative causal explanations, limiting exposure to ideologically diverse methodologies. Incidents of highlight the challenges to viewpoint diversity: in 2018, students protested and heckled a on free speech by legal Josh Blackman, disrupting the event and illustrating intolerance for topics perceived as contrary to prevailing campus norms. Similarly, in 2022, faculty endorsed a statement critiqued for its anti- stance, raising concerns about institutional alignment with progressive over neutral academic discourse. Administrative actions, such as Dean Sudha Setty's 2023 commendation of student chants deemed "" against the NYPD and , further signal leadership tolerance for left-wing expressions while potentially alienating those holding moderate or right-leaning positions. Broader critiques point to the risks of this uniformity, with observers arguing that CUNY's emphasis on movement lawyering and ideological training produces graduates ill-prepared for pluralistic professional settings, as evidenced by the school's low bar passage rates amid a focus on over doctrinal rigor. While the institution's public funding and urban context amplify expectations for balanced , the predominance of left-leaning faculty scholarship and organizations—coupled with minimal documented conservative presence—suggests a self-reinforcing , consistent with patterns of ideological homogeneity in U.S. legal academia where political contributions skew overwhelmingly Democratic.

Antisemitism and anti-Israel activism

In December 2021, the CUNY School of Law Student Government Association passed a resolution endorsing the (BDS) movement against , calling for a boycott of the Israeli government and companies supporting its policies. In May 2022, the law school's faculty endorsed the resolution through a vote of acclamation, framing it as an expression of solidarity with Palestinian rights amid allegations of Israeli apartheid. CUNY Chancellor Félix Matos Rodríguez responded by stating that the university does not support BDS, citing New York 157 prohibiting participation in such boycotts, and affirmed that organizational views do not represent the institution while upholding free speech protections. The school has maintained an active (SJP) chapter, which organizes events in solidarity with Palestinian causes, including protests against Israeli policies. In June 2021, interim Dean Eduardo R.C. Capulong issued a statement defending Palestinian activism on , including that of Nerdeen Kiswani, as protected speech under a 2016 CUNY Board of Trustees report distinguishing from , while condemning all forms of racism including . A prominent incident occurred at the May 12, 2023, commencement ceremony, where student speaker Fatima Mohammed delivered remarks linking and to ", oppression, , and even ," referring to "Zionists" multiple times and criticizing donors combating as influencers of school policy. Congressman described the speech as "hateful, dangerous, and antisemitic," citing references to "Zionists" as an antisemitic and urging a U.S. Department of Education investigation for potential Title VI violations under the . This followed a pattern of anti- themes in prior commencements, prompting CUNY Law to suspend student-elected speakers and livestreaming for subsequent ceremonies to mitigate disruptions. The 2023 speech and related activism contributed to complaints investigated by the U.S. Department of Education's , leading CUNY—including the —to enter a June 2024 voluntary agreement addressing discrimination, enhancing policies on and anti-Palestinian bias, and improving reporting mechanisms. Pro-Palestinian responses included walkouts by dozens of graduates at the 2024 and 2025 commencement ceremonies in solidarity with Gaza, alongside lawsuits by students alleging First Amendment violations over the suspension of speeches and recording.

Academic and administrative scandals

In November 2020, during a Personnel and Budget Committee meeting at CUNY School of Law discussing early tenure for white junior faculty member Allie Robbins, Interim Dean Mary Lu Bilek stated, "I am the slaveholder here, not Allie," and "If anyone should have to pay reparations, it should be me," in an attempt to assume responsibility for perceived racial inequities in the tenure proposal process. The remark arose amid objections from some , Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) faculty members to bypassing senior BIPOC colleagues in Robbins's promotion, following her initial unanimous support for the role of Academic Dean earlier in 2020. Faculty and students criticized the statement as invoking harmful racial imagery and distorting discussions of institutional , with a student government letter accusing Bilek of secrecy in handling the matter and hindering efforts. On March 20, 2021, Bilek issued an email apology to the school community, expressing shock at her words, committing to bias education and counseling, and announcing an early retirement after 32 years at the institution, originally planned for later. In May 2023, Dean Sudha Setty faced for applauding a commencement address by graduate Fatima Mousa Mohammed, which accused of "indiscriminately murdering ," labeled the NYPD and U.S. as "fascist," and deviated from the approved script; CUNY Felix Matos Rodriguez and Board of Trustees officials later condemned the speech as . Subsequently, in 2024, the administration's decision to eliminate student-selected commencement speakers—citing prior controversies—prompted a federal lawsuit by eight students, who alleged violations of First Amendment rights and anti- in curtailing traditions at the activist-oriented school.

Publications

Law Review and scholarly output

The CUNY Law Review is an independent, student-run journal published twice yearly, in winter and summer editions, focusing on scholarship addressing issues such as , , and workers' . Launched in its current digital format in March 2016—evolving from the earlier New York City Law Review established in 1996—it emphasizes accessible, free online publication through CUNY's Academic Works repository and includes sections for executive articles by scholars, student notes and comments, practitioner insights, and short timely pieces in its Footnote Forum supplement. The journal engages the bar and fosters student skills in and analysis, with an editorial board of 38 members for the 2025–2026 academic year. While described by the school as a leading civil rights journal, the CUNY Law Review ranks modestly in broader journal meta-rankings, placing around 96th to 131st in recent assessments of citation and prestige metrics, reflecting its niche emphasis on progressive advocacy over general legal scholarship. Submissions are accepted seasonally via , prioritizing pieces that align with its mission of advancing equity and dignity through legal analysis. Faculty scholarly output at CUNY School of Law remains limited in volume, with only five publications archived in the institution's Academic Works repository from 2020 to 2022, and none in 2023 or 2024 as of available records. Examples include works on transforming workfare via and federal job guarantees, critiques of in contexts, and responses to bar exam disruptions during the , often appearing in outlets aligned with and themes. Overall, outputs center on , , reform, and progressive economic interventions, consistent with the school's orientation but lacking evidence of high or placement in top-tier peer-reviewed journals.

Student Life

Campus organizations and activities

Student organizations at CUNY School of Law are overseen by the Office of and contribute to students' social and educational development through professional, cultural, and advocacy-focused activities. Clubs register annually, complete required training, and comply with guidelines outlined in the Student Handbook and CUNY Board of Trustees Bylaws. Students may propose new organizations to address unmet interests by submitting proposals to . Key organizations include the , Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA), Black Law Students Association (BLSA), Agape Christian Fellowship, and the Artificial Intelligence & Blockchain Technology group. The BLSA hosts events such as the annual Soul Food Gala to foster community and cultural engagement. The Student Government represents student interests, allocates resources for programming, and coordinates with administration on policy matters. Prominent activities include the Board, a student-led group that trains participants in appellate advocacy and brief-writing via internal and external competitions, such as the 30th Annual Competition held on September 13. Student organizations also utilize an events toolkit for planning meetings, workshops, and social gatherings, with all events requiring advance submission through official channels.

Activism, protests, and campus climate

CUNY School of Law has been a focal point for student-led , particularly centered on pro-Palestinian causes, which has contributed to a polarized campus climate marked by protests, walkouts, and allegations of . The school's mission and emphasis on issues have fostered an environment where political engagement is encouraged, often aligning with left-leaning advocacy against perceived injustices, including . However, this has frequently drawn accusations of crossing into territory, prompting external investigations and internal tensions. A notable incident occurred at the 2023 commencement ceremony, where student speaker Fatima Mohammed delivered remarks condemning Israel as an "apartheid state" responsible for "genocide against Palestinians," while attacking "Zionist" donors and linking opposition to Palestinian causes with racism and white supremacy. The speech elicited widespread condemnation from public officials, including New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Congressman Josh Gottheimer, who described it as "virulently antisemitic" and called for a U.S. Department of Education investigation under Title VI for fostering a hostile environment for Jewish students. In response, the law school defended the remarks as protected free speech, consistent with its prior support for Palestinian activism, including backing students facing backlash for such views. Subsequent graduations amplified these divisions. In 2024, amid fears of similar controversial speeches, the administration canceled student addresses and the livestream, decisions that prompted a lawsuit from students alleging First Amendment violations and censorship of pro-Palestinian voices. During the ceremony at the Apollo Theater, dozens of graduates and some faculty walked out, chanting slogans like "Free Palestine" and "From the river to the sea," while turning their backs on Dean Sudha Setty in protest. A similar walkout occurred in 2025, with students donning keffiyehs and Palestinian flags to demand university divestment from Israel-linked investments, reflecting ongoing solidarity with Gaza amid broader CUNY system protests. The campus climate has been described as tense, with pro-Palestinian groups like actively organizing events and even the Jewish Law Student Association issuing statements in solidarity with . This environment has led to formal complaints, including a 2024 Department of probe into allegations of a hostile setting for Jewish students, citing incidents of and unchecked anti-Israel rhetoric. Critics, including lawmakers, argue that the predominance of such activism, often unmoderated by administration, signals ideological uniformity and contributes to incidents, while defenders frame it as legitimate advocacy against occupation. Broader CUNY reports have highlighted systemic failures in addressing , exacerbating perceptions of a divisive atmosphere at the .

Employment and Post-Graduation Outcomes

Job placement statistics

According to (ABA) Standard 509 disclosures, CUNY School of Law reports employment outcomes for its graduates approximately ten months after graduation, focusing on full-time, long-term (over one year) positions requiring bar passage. For the class of 2024, 144 of 213 graduates (67.6%) secured such positions, up from 128 of 206 (62.1%) for the class of 2023 and 120 of 188 (63.8%) for the class of 2022. These rates remain below the national median for ABA-accredited schools, where over 80% of graduates typically attain full-time, long-term bar-required jobs. Placements emphasize and roles, aligning with the school's mission to train lawyers for underserved communities. In 2024, 95 graduates entered positions, comprising about 44% of the class and the largest sector; roles accounted for 23, while jobs totaled 31 (14.6%). Similar patterns held in prior years: 88 placements (42.7% of class) in 2023 and 78 (41.5%) in 2022. Big placements, typically defined as firms of 101+ attorneys, remain minimal, at under 3% across recent classes. Unemployment rates for job-seeking graduates have fluctuated between 10% and 18%, with 37 of 206 (18%) for 2023 and 37 of 213 (17.4%) for 2024. J.D.-advantage jobs, not requiring bar passage but leveraging legal training, filled 11-22 slots annually, often in business or education.
Graduating ClassTotal GraduatesFT/LT Bar-Required JobsPercentage Placements Placements (Seeking)
202218812063.8%782019 (10.1%)
202320612862.1%882137 (18.0%)
202421314467.6%953137 (17.4%)
Data reflect post-graduation status as of March in the following year; school-funded positions numbered 1-2 annually.

Salary data, underemployment, and long-term career impacts

Graduates of CUNY School of Law experience median first-year earnings of $73,397, based on U.S. Department of Education for the classes of 2018 and 2019, adjusted to 2021 dollars. This figure reflects the school's emphasis on and government roles, where starting predominate over opportunities; private practice medians for those entering firms have been reported as high as $85,000, though such placements represent a minority of outcomes. Underemployment is evident in official ABA disclosures: for the class of 2024, only 70% (149 of 213 graduates) secured full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage, while 17.4% remained unemployed and actively seeking work as of March 2025. Part-time roles affected 4.2% (9 graduates), and short-term positions another 2.3% (5 graduates), often in non-JD-required or professional capacities. Similar patterns held for the class of 2023, with 63% (130 of 206) in bar-passage-required jobs and 18% unemployed seeking employment. These rates exceed national averages, attributable in part to first-time bar passage of 55.9% for recent classes, delaying entry into licensed practice and funneling graduates into temporary or JD-advantage roles. Long-term career impacts stem from the school's curricular focus on experiential training, yielding high placement in such sectors—43% of 2023 graduates (88 of 206) entered , alongside 13% in —but constraining advancement into higher-paying private or corporate paths. Ultimate bar passage reaches 89% within two years, enabling most to practice eventually, yet initial delays compound , with persistent effects on trajectories due to sector-specific ceilings (e.g., roles often plateau below $100,000 mid-career). Absent robust longitudinal studies, aggregate data indicate CUNY lag peers from more traditionally oriented programs, exacerbated by the school's lower prestige and bar passage challenges, though low tuition mitigates debt-related burdens relative to private schools.

Notable People

Deans and leadership

Natalie M. Gomez-Velez serves as Interim Dean of CUNY School of Law, appointed effective July 1, 2025, following the departure of her predecessor. A longtime faculty member, Gomez-Velez has taught and at the institution for over a decade and holds a J.D. from CUNY School of Law itself. Sudha Setty preceded Gomez-Velez as Dean from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2025, after her appointment by the CUNY Board of Trustees on February 22, 2022. Setty, who holds a J.D. from , previously served as Dean of School of Law and transitioned to President and CEO of the effective July 1, 2025. The deans of CUNY School of Law, established in 1983, have included:
DeanTenureNotes
Charles Halpern1983–1987Founding Dean
W. Haywood Burns1987–1994Oversaw ABA accreditation; first African-American dean of a New York law school.
Kristin Booth Glen1995–2004Stepped down after election as president of the Association of American Law Schools.
Mary Lu Bilek (Interim)2004–2006Served during transition period.
Michelle J. Anderson2006–2016Focused on diversity and pipeline programs.
Mary Lu Bilek2016–2021Appointed as permanent dean in June 2016.
Eduardo R. C. Capulong (Interim)2021–2022Bridge leadership role.
Key current leadership includes Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs David C. Baluarte, who also serves as a of ; Senior Associate Dean of Clinical Education Lisa Davis; and Associate Dean for Administration and Finance Bradley Gano. These administrators oversee academic affairs, clinical programs, and operational functions, supporting the school's emphasis on .

Faculty contributions and profiles

The faculty of CUNY School of Law primarily specialize in , clinical education, and advocacy-oriented scholarship, with expertise spanning areas such as , , , and . Many professors engage directly in litigation, policy advocacy, and alongside teaching, reflecting the institution's emphasis on and initiatives. This focus has produced contributions in legal clinics and publications addressing systemic inequalities, though the predominance of progressive advocacy topics has drawn scrutiny for potential ideological uniformity, as evidenced by the faculty's unanimous 2022 endorsement of the (BDS) movement against , which critics argued promoted a partisan stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict without balanced debate. James Forman Jr., serving as the W. Haywood Burns Chair in Human & Civil Rights for the 2024-2025 academic year, exemplifies high-profile visiting faculty contributions. A winner for his 2017 book Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America, Forman examined the unintended expansion of punitive policies in Washington, D.C., under African American political leadership, drawing on historical data from the onward to argue for alternatives to mass incarceration. During his tenure, he led public dialogues and trial advocacy workshops challenging excessive sentencing practices, such as New York's determinate sentencing laws, influencing student training in criminal defense strategies. Natalie M. Chin, an , received the inaugural CUNY S. Krase/Sandi E. Cooper for Outstanding Faculty in May 2025 for her interdisciplinary scholarship integrating law, sexuality, and . Her work critiques legal frameworks for reproductive and sexual rights through a lens, including analyses of how intersects with bodily in policy contexts like assisted reproduction and end-of-life decisions; this has informed clinical teaching and advocacy efforts at the intersection of and equity. Jennifer Fernandez, associate professor and director of academic support, was awarded the 2024 Association of Academic Support Educators (AASE) Excellence in Academic Support Award for her innovations in inclusive legal education. Her scholarship and programs target barriers faced by underrepresented students, incorporating data-driven interventions to improve bar passage rates and retention, with publications in journals like the Washington University Journal of Law & Policy advocating for ABA standard reforms to enhance diversity in legal practice. Lisa Davis, clinical professor and director of the Human Rights and Gender Justice Clinic, has contributed to international human rights litigation, earning recognition from the New York State Appellate Division in 2023 for decades of advocacy on behalf of LGBTQ+ rights and gender-based violence survivors. Her work includes UN-level interventions and domestic cases challenging discrimination, often blending clinical supervision with policy papers on transnational gender justice. Raquel J. Gabriel, law library director and , won the 2025 Joseph L. Andrews Legal Literature Award from the American Association of Law Libraries for her bibliographic contributions to resources, enhancing access to materials on topics through curated guides and digital archives that support faculty and student scholarship. In 2025, the faculty expanded with seven new hires, including Naz Ahmad, co-director of the Immigrant and Non-Citizen Rights Clinic, whose prior work at focused on deportation defense and asylum claims, and Kirby Anwar, emphasizing economic litigation. These additions bolster clinical capacities in areas like housing and , aligning with the school's experiential model.

Alumni achievements and notable roles

Alumni of the City University of New York School of Law have pursued careers primarily in public interest law, government, and judicial roles, reflecting the institution's emphasis on social justice advocacy. As of November 2024, seven alumni from graduating classes between 1998 and 2002 were elected or re-elected to judicial positions in New York courts, including Bronx Civil Court seats held by Angel Cruz (class of 1999), Deidra R. Moore (1999), and Eliezer Rodriguez (1999); Queens Civil Court by Elizabeth J. Newton (1998); and New York Supreme Court justiceships by Christopher J. Robles (1998) in the 2nd Judicial District, Sandra M. Munoz (2001) and Lumarie Maldonado-Cruz (2002) in the 11th Judicial District. In June 2025, 32 alumni were sworn into the U.S. Supreme Court Bar, with a total of 34 admissions highlighting their advancement in federal practice. Several alumni hold elected legislative positions in New York State. Catalina Cruz (class of 2009) serves as Assembly member for the 39th District, representing diverse Queens communities and focusing on immigrant rights and economic policy. Jamaal T. Bailey (2012) represents the 36th Senate District in the Bronx, advocating for criminal justice reform and community development after earlier roles in legal aid. Daniel J. O'Donnell (1987) has served as Assembly member for the 69th District since 2003, contributing to legislation on civil rights and public health. Cesar Vargas (2011) achieved prominence as one of New York's first openly undocumented attorneys admitted to the bar in 2016, following advocacy for DACA recipients; he later became a U.S. citizen and serves as a in the U.S. Army , supporting immigrant service members. Other , such as Harlene Katzman (1995), hold senior roles in legal services, advancing equitable access to justice through institutional reform. These accomplishments underscore contributions to litigation, policy, and underrepresented community representation, often in urban New York settings.

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