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Maurice A. Deane School of Law

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Academics

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.

Nancy Coulverson

Students

Nancy Coulverson

Discussing National Grid’s Phillip Randall Scott, Esq. Internship.

Jacob Manzoor ’21

Alumni

Jacob Manzoor ’21

Discussing the transition from law school to Big Law associate.

Emily DeGennaro

Students

Emily DeGennaro

Discussing the Hofstra Law experience.

Liam Sugrue

Students

Liam Sugrue

The importance of community in the legal field.

Professor Samantha Kubek

Faculty

Prof. Samantha Greer

Representing veterans in the Clinic.

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Academic Calendar

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Class Profile

Explore stats about our entering class.

Clinics

Discover our 8 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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Law Students Chatting in the Lobby

90%

Class of 2021 employment within 10 months of graduation, including full-time, part-time, long-term and short-term positions.

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Top 25

“Most Innovative Law Schools”

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Professor Lauris Wren

63rd

Nationally for Scholarly Impact

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.