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The legal marketplace is changing at a rapid pace. Our curriculum adapts to these changes, enabling you to enter the profession with the skills necessary to succeed in your chosen field and a resume that stands out from the competition.

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The JD program has full- and part-time day programs, both of which have the same admissions requirements. In addition to the traditional JD program, Hofstra Law offers joint JD/MBA, JD/MALFL, and JD/MPH programs.

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Where Legal Thinking Gets Its Edge

You’ll find Hofstra’s campus just 25 miles east of New York City. The campus is a lush, nationally recognized 224-acre arboretum, filled with colorful tulips and countless opportunities to learn, grow, and discover. Explore our campus virtually or come see us in person.

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Academics

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9:1

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Top 10

“Most Innovative Schools” — preLaw Magazine

No. 53

Go-To Law School Nationally

Law.com’s ranking of law schools with the highest percentage of 2025 JD graduates who are hired as associates at the nation’s largest 500 law firms

95%

Class of 2024 Employment, Including Full-Time, Part-Time, Long-Term, and Short-Term Positions

7

Clinical Programs

25

Miles to Manhattan

Meet Our Students

Anthony Santiago

“I’ve learned so much from my peers and I feel very fortunate to be surrounded by so many amazing smart people who are so passionate about different causes that I can’t help but get passionate about them too.”

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Nancy Coulverson

“When you’re trying to apply to different positions there’s the legacy of the law school that comes with you. Being able to connect with alumni who also have this legacy from Hofstra Law is helpful.”

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Jason Morrin

“When I had the chance to learn about the Law School and some of the programs that it offered it really was an easy choice for me to continue my dad’s legacy.”

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