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Maurice A. Deane School of Law

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#48 Go-To Law School Nationally

Law.com’s ranking of law schools with the highest percentage of 2023 JD graduates that are hired as associates at the nation’s largest 100 law firms.

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Everything is Possible

At Hofstra Law, we will provide you with an education rich in both the theory and skills needed for you to thrive in any career.

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Hofstra Law Spotlights

At Hofstra Law, the law is not just something to be studied — it is to be lived.

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Students

Connor Cruz

Discussing the advantageous opportunities at the Law School.

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Students

Giro Maccheroni

Discussing the important network connections at the Law School.

Faith Pappalardo ’21

Alumni

Faith Pappalardo ’21

Gaining the edge needed to succeed after graduation with Career Services.

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Faculty

Prof. Norman Silber

Showing law students the importance of oral history and legal writing.

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Admin

Tara-Marie Desruisseaux

Fostering a community committed to diversity and inclusion for all.

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Class Profile

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Clinics

Discover our 7 clinics and practicums.

Directory

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How to Apply

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Law Library

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Diversity Matters to Us

We believe that having a community of differing perspectives and backgrounds — income, geographic, ethnic and other — enhance our intellectual and social life at the Law School. We have developed unique programming to support our diversity efforts and our diversity student organizations.

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90%

Class of 2022, the Law School reported its highest job placement numbers in the last decade for full-time, long-term bar-passage-required and JD-advantage positions 10 months after graduation.

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There’s something for everyone at Hofstra Law.

Academics

Centers & Institutes

Our centers foster research, education, and action on critical issues facing today’s society.

Student Life

Life at Hofstra Law

Situated on the 244-acre Hofstra University campus, law students have access to the resources available throughout the Hofstra community.