Admissions Process
Does BLS offer midyear/January/spring entry?
Brooklyn Law admits an entering class once a year for the fall semester which begins in mid-August. A small number of transfer students or visiting students may be eligible for mid-year entry each year, subject to space availability and the timely receipt of the required credentials.

Does BLS grant interviews?
No. Due to the large volume of applications received each year, the Law School normally does not grant personal interviews as part of the admissions process. Only in very unusual situations, where special circumstances exist, will the Office of Admissions grant a formal interview at the request of the student. In such cases, applicants should direct their written requests for an interview to the Dean of Admissions and should relate why they feel their circumstances could best be explained in person. Applicants shall be notified by letter as to whether their request has been granted or denied.

We will, however, be happy to answer your questions if you visit us. Group information sessions and tours offered during the academic year are an effective way to learn about our school and you are encouraged to attend. While admission counselors are happy to meet with prospective students, these sessions are solely for your information and have no bearing on the admission decision. To learn more about our programs for prospective applicants, please go to Visit BLS. Additionally, our Admissions Office is staffed to answer your questions from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, Monday through Friday, and until 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays. You may contact us to ask questions or to request a schedule of tours and other informational programs.

In certain instances an applicant may be advised by the Office of Admissions to schedule a personal interview with the Dean of Admissions. Such an interview is evaluative in nature, is designed to clarify and assess the applicant’s qualifications for admission, and is a critical part of our decision-making process.

I am on a waiting list for admission acceptance. When will I get a decision?
Please refer to Review Process in our Admissions section.

How does the Committee view pass/fail grades on transcripts?
The Committee considers the circumstances; were such courses required or optional, how many and in which subjects are such grades, etc. You should be sure to include any narratives or course evaluations of such transcripts with your application, if they are available.

Does applying for Early Decision increase my chances for admission?
No, the standards and selectivity are the same for Early Decision and regular deadline applicants. Read more information on Early Decision Admission.

Can I defer my admission?
Deferment requests are considered on an individual basis. It is best to apply in the year you intend to enter law school. With sufficient reason, however, deferments may be granted to a limited number of admitted applicants subject to the timely payment of a tuition deposit. Please note that wait-listed students who were then subsequently offered admission, are not permitted to defer their enrollment; they must accept or decline any offer of admission. Any candidate who chooses not to enroll may re-apply, without prejudice, in a future application year.

Note, however, that Merit Scholarships may not be similarly deferred. Candidates awarded Merit Scholarships who subsequently defer their enrollment will be reconsidered for such award on the basis of award requirements in effect for the new year of entry.

What if I have a disciplinary or criminal record?
It is always best to answer questions concerning your disciplinary or criminal record fully and openly, and to provide an explanation and court documents, where relevant. Such records are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and are not necessarily viewed as a negative factor. However, applicants who have been convicted of felonies are advised to contact the Secretary, Committee on Character and Fitness, in the Judicial Department in the jurisdiction in which the candidate expects to practice for a preliminary opinion about their chances of being admitted to the bar after graduation.

Advanced Standing Applicants/Transfer Students
I attended another law school and wish to transfer to BLS. How and when do I do so?
An applicant for admission with advanced standing must have attended a law school that is approved by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

Typically, the most serious consideration is given to transfer applicants who offer numeric and other credentials that would have been competitive for admission to the class they seek to join and who currently maintain a cumulative weighted average of approximately 3.00 (B) or better at their prior law school. There is no minimum number of credits required prior to transfer. The award for advanced standing credit is determined by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs subsequent to an offer of admission. Depending upon the credits and scope of courses taken compared with Brooklyn Law School’s required first-year program of study, students admitted with advanced standing may transfer up to 35 credits earned at another law school. Students enrolled in their primary law school in the spring are welcome to apply for transfer to Brooklyn Law School at any time. However, the Admissions Committee will not review such applications until we have received an official report of all grades, including spring semester grades, earned at the current law school. Typically, this occurs by early July. Please review the Action Checklist for required documentation.

I was dismissed from my previous law school. Can I transfer or start again at BLS?
An applicant who has attended another law school and who has been required to withdraw for academic reasons or under less than honorable circumstances normally will not be admitted to Brooklyn Law School. However, in keeping with ABA Standard 505, a previously disqualified candidate may apply here if two years have elapsed since the date of that disqualification and the candidate can demonstrate a stronger potential for successful law study by the nature of interim work, activity, or studies.

Application/How to Apply
How can I get an application? Can I apply online? Does BLS subscribe to any commercial, web or CD-based application systems?
In a concerted effort to make the application process as easy as possible, Brooklyn Law School offers you a host of ways to access our application and associated materials. Please note that no preference is given to any of these options.

BLS application materials are revised annually and made available in September. To receive them you may:

• Apply online.
• Download and print our application materials in PDF format, fill them out and mail them to us. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view PDF files, download free software.)
• Send an email request to admitq@brooklaw.edu
• Utilize the LSAC electronic application
• Write to us at Office of Admissions, 250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Does BLS grant application fee waivers?
We grant application fee waivers in cases of extreme financial need. The number of application fee waivers granted each year is limited. Accordingly, applicants who are interested in having their application fee waived should complete the necessary documentation and submit it as soon as possible. Applications for fee waivers may be obtained from the Application Materials section of our Web site. We do not grant LSAT/LSDAS fee waivers. Applicants who desire an LSAT or LSDAS fee waiver should act early and contact Law Services at www.lsac.org directly to obtain one.

What about reapplying?
Admission files are maintained for three years. If a candidate previously applied within that time period and wishes to reapply to the Law School, he or she may request that the file be reactivated. Nevertheless, a new application form must be filed, together with a reapplication fee of $65 and a new, updated personal statement. It is also necessary to submit a new LSDAS Law School Report, even if the applicant did not retake the LSAT after the original LSDAS Law School Report was filed. Candidates are urged to update their file with any new, relevant information.

Previously denied candidates are advised that, absent a significant improvement in their application profile, a more favorable outcome is unlikely upon reapplication.

Bar Passage
What is your bar passage rate?
Brooklyn Law School is pleased to announce that 85% of the June 2007 graduates passed the July 2007 New York bar examination. This is equal to last year’s bar performance and surpassed the 2007 State pass rate of 79% by more than six percentage points. A remarkable 98.6% of exam takers who graduated in the top half of the class passed the bar.

Class Size
How many students enter Brooklyn Law School each year?
Our target enrollment each year is approximately 305 full-time students and 180 part-time students.

How many students are in a typical first-year course?
Day-time classes typically feature at least one substantive course taught in sections of about 40 students. Legal Writing classes are generally half that number. Other day-time classes and most first-year evening division classes have about 80 students. Evening Legal Writing classes have about 15-16 students in each section.

Clinics/Externships
What clinical opportunities or externships are available at BLS?
Brooklyn Law School boasts 20 clinics, providing students with hands-on training. Our renowned clinical program, ranked among the top 30 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report in a recent survey, equips students with the skills and values that are the bedrock for effective law practice.

The clinics are extremely popular with Brooklyn Law School students. More than two-thirds of our students enroll in at least one clinic during their law school education, applying theory learned in the classroom to real problems and real clients. Many students take full advantage of the program and enroll in two or three clinics. Clinics provide concrete experience in specific areas of practice, and have helped to define career directions for many of our students. Find out more information about our Clinical Programs and Externships.

Computers
Do I need a computer for law school? What about laptops?
Brooklyn Law School maintains four computer labs in its Library on the lower level, and on floors 2M and 3. A limited number of laptop computers can be borrowed at the Library’s circulation desk for a period of up to four hours at a time. Library laptops cannot be taken out of the Library. The labs and laptops permit access to the Internet, word processing, LEXIS-NEXIS®, WESTLAW®, and other computer-assisted legal instruction programs.

Over 1,300 network outlets in the Library and in the classrooms allow direct network access for laptop computers via Ethernet connections. Additionally, there are wireless network connections available in the library, classrooms, and other public areas.

Since there are a limited number of computers in the labs, we strongly recommend that students consider purchasing a laptop for law school use. The advantage of a laptop is that it can be used at home, in class, or in any public area of the law school. Additionally, those who have their own laptops can use them to type their exams rather than writing them by hand. If you are about to purchase a laptop, the following are our minimum suggested specifications:

• Pentium 4, 1.5 gigahertz or faster processor
• 512 megabytes of RAM (XP), 1 gigabyte of RAM (Vista)
• 60 gigabyte hard drive
• Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating system
• 56K modem if you wish to connect to us from home via a dial up modem
• 10/100/1000 Ethernet adaptor, if you wish to use our wireless network
• 802.116 (Wi-Fi) or 802.11g network adapter, if you wish to use our wireless network
• Please note that as of May 2006, laptops containing Intel's Centrino Duo chipset have problems connecting to our wireless network. You may wish to avoid these laptops.)
• CD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD drive

Brooklyn Law School provides free dial-up access to the Internet and email accounts to all students. You will be required to check your school-provided e-mail account on a regular basis for official notices. Your email account will continue for 15 months after graduation. Information regarding how to log on to your accounts will be given to you during orientation.

Faculty and staff use Corel WordPerfect as their word processor. The Information Technology Office provides WordPerfect, Microsoft Word and Symantec Antivirus at no charge to all entering students upon request

You may also use your own dialup, DSL, or cable Internet account to get your BLS email and to access the School Web site.

More detailed information about computer technology and services can be found in the Information Technology section of this Web site.

Is there any way I can get a student discount on a new laptop?
Brooklyn Law School offers its students a laptop purchase program through CDWG, one of its hardware and software vendors. Students may purchase a laptop and other items at discount prices through a special Web site set up by CDWG. Read more.

Dean's Certification
Is the Dean's certification just another letter of evaluation? I attended a large school and the Dean doesn't know me (or left since I graduated). Who do I go to?
The Dean’s Certification is required from every college or university from which you received a degree, including masters degrees. It is not intended as a letter of evaluation, but is an assurance of good conduct and a confirmation that there were no disciplinary actions against you while in that college. Simply send the form to the office which handles your transcripts and other official credentials and ask them to complete and return the form to us.

Diversity
How many minority students does BLS have? How diverse is your class?
Brooklyn Law School strives to admit a diverse group of people in its entering classes. Thus, the Admissions Committee will consider a history of surmounting obstacles (whether economic, societal or educational) or overcoming disabilities (whether physical, communicative or learning), in addition to any special contribution an applicant may be able to make to the diversity of interest, background and experience among members of its entering class. Applicants who wish any of these factors to be considered for admission or financial aid should be sure to indicate them in their application materials. The current student body is nearly 28% minority.

How many women are in your class?
Approximately 50% of the current student body are women.

Employment Statistics
What is your graduate employment rate?
98 percent of the Class of 2006 were employed within nine months of graduation. The average nine-month employment rate for Brooklyn Law School graduates for the last three years was 98 percent. See more Employment Statistics.

Financial Aid/Scholarships
Does BLS offer need-based financial aid?
Yes. To determine eligibility for financial aid, a need analysis document must be completed. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available from any college financial aid office, or by calling the Department of Education at 1-800-4FEDAID. Usually, these are available after January 1 of the anticipated enrollment year. Need Access diskettes are available through the Access Group at 1-800-282-1550. You should also be able to locate these forms in your college or university financial aid office. For further information and forms, refer to our Financial Aid section of our Web site.

Does BLS offer merit-based academic scholarships?
Yes. All accepted degree students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships awarded by the Law School. These partial tuition awards are made each year to the most qualified applicants, based on their LSAT scores, undergraduate grades, and the college at which these grades were earned. These scholarships can be renewed annually provided the student meets a specified level of academic achievement. A separate application or request is not required.

Does BLS sponsor a loan forgiveness program?
Yes, our Loan Repayment Assistance Program (LRAP) is available to students who meet a specific set of guidelines. To find out more about this program, see Loan Repayment under Tuition and Financial Aid.

Foreign-Trained Lawyers Program
What program does the Law School provide for foreign trained lawyers?
The Foreign-Trained Lawyers Program at Brooklyn Law School allows selected graduates of non-U.S. law schools to enhance their understanding of the American legal system, to become familiar with the fundamental research, analysis and drafting skills expected of a U.S.-trained attorney, and to qualify to sit for the New York State Bar Examinations. Read more about the Foreign-Trained Lawyers Program in the Admission Options section of our Web site.

Health Insurance
Does BLS offer health insurance to its students?
Yes. For more information about the Brooklyn Law School health insurance plan, pease see the Student Health section of the Web site.

Housing
Where do students live? Do you offer an off-campus housing service?
Yes. Providing convenient, affordable housing to students is a priority for Brooklyn Law School. We own and operate ten student residences, including Feil Hall, a magnificent new high-rise building that opened in 2005, which provides housing for 360 students. The School is proud to be able to offer housing to one-third of our student body, and to guarantee housing to all of our first-year students. Read more about housing in the Residence Life section of this Web site.

International Students
I am foreign-educated; must I register with Law Services?
Applicants who have received their undergraduate degrees outside the United States (including its territories) or Canada should utilize the LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service. Please check with LSAC to determine your eligibility.If you are not eligible for LSDAS, you should contact the Brooklyn Law School Admissions Office.

Is TOEFL required for International Students?
No; J.D. candidates need submit LSAT scores only. But those individuals who are candidates for our Foreign-Trained Lawyers Program need to take TOEFL, TWE and TSE. (They are, in turn, exempt from LSAT.)

Joint-Degree Programs
Does BLS offer dual degree/joint degree programs?
Yes. Presently we offer five joint degree programs, allowing students to earn their J.D. and another graduate professional degree in less time than if the degrees were pursued independently. Find out more information on our Joint-Degree Programs.

Letters of Evaluation
Are letters of evaluation required? Who should write the letters? How many letters do I need? Must I use the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service?
Brooklyn Law School requires that at least two (2) faculty evaluations be submitted as part of the application. If you have graduated and been out of school for several years or more, you can ask an employer or other individual who knows your intellectual abilities to provide one of the evaluations. Please bear in mind, however, that we are primarily interested in an evaluator’s judgment about your potential for academic success in law school. In such cases, the Law School expects candidates to recognize how valuable such references are to the Admissions Committee in its assessment of the intellectual contribution a candidate will make in the classroom.

The Law School strongly suggests that candidates submit letters through the LSAC Letter or Recommendation Service, already included in the LSDAS registration subscription. A maximum of three letters will be copied and sent to Brooklyn Law School together with the LSDAS Report. To utilize this service, follow the directions for submitting letters as outlines on page 24 of the 2007-2008 LSAT & LSDAS Information Book.

Alternatively, such letters may be submitted by the applicant for admission, or they may be forwarded separately by the persons requested to write the letters, directly to our Office of Admissions.

Candidates should utilize the Brooklyn Law School Faculty Evaluation Form
included in our application packet, or a photocopy of it, for each letter submitted, unless these letters are being sent by the undergraduate school’s own credential service or by the LSAC Letter of Recommendation Service. Do not send duplicate letters.

Do the letters really help?
Such letters generally do not turn a denial into an acceptance, but could advance a presumptive waiting list candidate to the admitted level, or bump up a very close denial to the waiting list with some reasonable chance of later admission.

LL.M. Program
Does BLS offer an LLM program?
Not at this time. However, those eligible to practice law in another country who wish to qualify to sit for the Bar Examination in New York State may be interested in our two-semester, 20-credit non-degree Foreign-Trained Lawyers Program.

Location
Where is BLS located?
The Law School is located at the crossroads of Downtown Brooklyn, the Brooklyn Civic Center, and the Brooklyn Heights Historic District -- across the street from Borough Hall, a few blocks from the Brooklyn Bridge and one or two train stops from Wall Street/Lower Manhattan. View our interactive map and find directions to the Law School.

LSAT/LSDAS
Is the LSAT mandatory?
Yes, applicants must register with LSAC and sit for the LSAT, offered in June, September, October, December and February of every year. BLS recommends that candidates take the LSAT no later than February for admission in the fall, although June test scores will be considered as well. Early Decision candidates must take the test no later than October of the year prior to enrollment. Scores older than five years are usually considered stale and may not be acceptable. Applicants to our Foreign-Trained Lawyer Program are exempt from the LSAT. For more information about the LSAT, visit the Law Services Web site: www.lsac.org.

Must I register with the Law School Data Assembly Service (LSDAS)?
Yes. You must register for LSDAS and have all undergraduate (and graduate) transcripts sent to Law Services. Applicants who have received their undergraduate degrees outside the United States (including its territories) and Canada, are eligible for LSAC JD Credential Assembly Service. Please check with LSAC to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible for the LSDAS, you must register as an “LSAT only” applicant and have your credentials evaluated (and not merely translated) by a commercial educational credential evaluation service. A list of such services is available at www.naces.org.

When we receive and process your application, we will request your LSDAS report, and Law Services will send it directly to us. The LSDAS report includes your LSAT scores, copies of your academic transcripts, LSAT writing sample, and a summary of undergraduate grades. If you subscribed to the Letter of Recommendation Service, the letters will also be included. If you had previously registered with LSDAS, you must re-register only if that subscription had lapsed or if your scores pre-date June 1, 2002. For information, contact LSAC through their Web site at www.lsac.org.

LSAT/GPA
What were this past year's median LSAT score and GPA?
For full-time students our medians were 163 / 3.46; for part-time students our medians were 159 / 3.41.

Please recognize that medians identify only the middle person in a given class and do not reflect the range of acceptable scores and grades. In addition, the ABA urges law schools to report the ranges for the middle 50 percent of the class. The following is for the entering class of 2007:

	75 %	25 %
Full-Time LSAT	165	162
Full-Time GPA	3.63	3.17
Part-Time LSAT	160	158
Part-Time GPA	3.61	3.15

I've noticed that the medians for part-time seem lower than those for full-time – is it easier to get into part-time?
Yes and no; given the smaller number of part-time seats available each year as compared to full-time, the applicant-to-seat ratio is not dramatically different between the two options. A number of part-time division students, particularly evening students, have been away from school and standardized examinations for a number of years. As a result, their college records are somewhat less prone to ‘grade inflation’ and the Admissions Committee weighs somewhat more heavily the real world experience of these candidates.

I'm not happy with my LSAT score. Should I take it again?
You should take the test again only if you feel confident that your first attempt was atypical or adversely affected by outside circumstances and you have time to prepare properly for a re-test.

How does BLS treat multiple scores?
The Admissions Committee will see all reported scores, but attaches substantial weight to the highest score, which is the one we will report in our data.

What are the most important factors considered by the Admissions Committee in evaluating my application? What else do they consider?
Clearly the three most important factors are LSAT, GPA and the school from which you earned your undergraduate degree. Studies indicate that the LSAT score and GPA strongly predict the level of a student's performance in the first year of law study. The LSAT and GPA are therefore highly significant factors in the admission decision.

In comparing hundreds of candidates with similar academic records, the Committee also considers the academic rigor of the school from which the undergraduate degree was earned. Beyond these, we also look at your major, course selection in and out of the major, grade trends, faculty evaluations, graduate work, work experience, military experience, and community activities.

Does BLS offer an LSAT/GPA admission grid? Are there any automatic denials? Are candidates denied “on the numbers”?
Admission to Brooklyn Law School is based on a meticulous appraisal of each applicant’s character, academic achievements, aptitude for the study of law, life experience, and other pertinent indications of professional promise.

BLS does not offer an LSAT/GPA admission profile, for numbers alone cannot provide a comprehensive assessment of a candidate’s potential for law school success. While matrices may be helpful to some, too often they needlessly discourage others—those with profiles slightly below our published numerical benchmarks who may still be competitive for admission here. Moreover, such profiles tend to reduce the selection process to a two-dimensional matrix, one which fails to portray accurately our admission practices.

Some of the applicants who clearly rank highest are admitted immediately. After initial review, other competitive files are sent to the Admissions Committee for additional individual evaluation. The Committee is composed of faculty and the Dean of Admissions.

To be sure, candidates with high test scores and commensurate grades are more likely to gain admission than those with lower grades and scores. Nevertheless, no combination of grades and scores guarantees admission. We go to great lengths to ensure that all applicants are accorded consideration of all of their credentials, and every application is evaluated by several Admissions readers to ensure a range of perspectives.

Non-quantifiable factors also significantly influence our decisions. A partial list includes: the quality of schools attended; the strength of the program of study; grade trends; the content of faculty letters of evaluation; the cogency of the candidate’s writing; campus leadership; significant service to community; the nature and quality of any work experience or foreign study/travel; awards and honors; and military service. We have a century-long tradition of offering opportunity to members of underrepresented groups.

In sum, all relevant factors presented in the application are evaluated carefully and, before reaching a decision, we do our best to form an assessment of the whole applicant.

Part-time Enrollment
Does BLS have a part-time enrollment option?
We have a part-time division in addition to our full-time division. The standard part-time program requires four years of study. For more information, please see the Divisions section.

May I apply to both the part-time and full-time divisions?
No, you must select only one enrollment option on your application form. In the event your first choice is the full-time division, but it is determined that you are not eligible for admission to the full-time division, you can submit a written request to be considered for the part-time program.

Wait-listed candidates for full-time may be offered a seat in the part-time division if, as is sometimes the case, the full-time division closes before we reach their position on the waiting list.

Can a student transfer from part-time to full-time, or full-time to part-time?
Yes, although there are some restrictions on this and there are important financial considerations as well. In all such cases, approval from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs is required. Read more about Division Transfers.

Personal Statement
How should I approach my personal statement?
You may write your personal essay on any subject of importance to you that you feel will assist us in our assessment of your credentials. Some themes frequently developed by successful applicants in previous years include: a presentation of the personal strengths that you would bring to Brooklyn Law and to the practice of law; a description of what you propose to do professionally after graduation from law school (if you choose to write on this topic, it might be useful to identify aspects of your experience, knowledge and education that evidence interest or promise in the selected areas); and a discussion of any special circumstances or events or distinctive parts of your background, not fully explained elsewhere, which you believe are essential to an understanding of what lies behind the written record of who you are. Be certain, however, that you answer the question presented in the application.

Preparation for Law School
What is the best “pre-law” curriculum? What college major should I select to best prepare for law school?
Brooklyn Law School has no fixed requirement with respect to the content of pre-legal education. The nature of a candidate’s college work, as well as the quality of academic performance, is taken into account in the selection process. Most often, a broad liberal college education is preferable to one that is narrowly specialized. While our Admissions Committee looks for a showing of thorough learning in some wide cultural field of your choice, such as history, economics, government, philosophy, mathematics, science, literature or the classics, applicants with other majors are also accepted in large numbers. We strive to enroll a talented, diverse student body at BLS and you will find that philosophy reflected in the range of educational backgrounds represented in each class. For example, the current student body includes a number of former teachers, journalists, engineers, scientists, doctors and nurses, accountants and business professionals.

Do most Brooklyn Law students enroll immediately after earning their undergraduate degree?
Over the past 8-10 years, approximately one-third of our students came to us directly out of college, while two-thirds had graduated at least one year before starting law school.

Does it help my admission chances if I take time off after earning my bachelor's degree before applying to law school?
Not necessarily. The median age of our entering students this year was 24; the class ranges in age from 20 to 44.

Is someone with a graduate degree at an advantage in applying to law school?
Holding a graduate degree does not necessarily give advantage over someone who does not hold one. However, the conferment of a graduate degree is generally viewed positively by the Admissions Committee, even though the GPA earned in graduate school is not assessed quantitatively. Moreover, the successful pursuit of a graduate degree at a high level of achievement can sometimes overcome a weaker undergraduate record, indicating that you have a strong potential for successful law school study.

Although I know I want to go to law school, I am not sure of the area(s) of law in which I wish to practice or even if I want to practice in a traditional setting. Should I know exactly what I want to do before entering law school?
Some applicants are certain as to the area of practice they are headed for, some think they know, and many are, as yet, undecided or open-minded. You may already have professional experience in a particular area that will be enhanced by a legal degree; this may be to your advantage in the job market. If you do not have such experience or you are not sure what area of law you wish to pursue, the Career Center is available, as are faculty advisors, to assist you while you engage in your studies.

Our extensive curriculum will offer you exposure to practically any area of law that interests you. In addition to your classroom experience, the metropolitan area’s legal community provides ample opportunity for practical experience. Exposure to different areas of practice though your courses, guest speaker programs, conferences, work with professors, clinical offerings, and other professional experiences will help guide your interests and increase your contacts locally and nationally.

Student/Faculty Ratio
How many faculty are there and how accessible are they?
BLS enjoys a student-faculty ratio of 20:1. Our 65 full-time faculty and approximately 140 part-time / adjunct professors who teach over the year are, as a group, superb teachers who pride themselves on their availability. Our “open door policy” is a hallmark of student-faculty relations here.

Student Organizations
What student organizations does BLS sponsor? How can I be in touch with members before I enroll?
Student organizations are an important part of campus life at Brooklyn Law School. We currently have about 40 student organizations (not including our four journals and an array of Moot Court teams). To learn about Student Organizations at BLS and to see a list of contacts, please visit the Students section of our Web site.

Study Abroad
Does BLS offer any study abroad options?
Yes. Currently we offer three such options. Two programs are offered over the summer: Beijing, China; the other in Bologna, Italy. The other is with Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany. For additional information, please go to Study Abroad Programs in the Academic Program section of our Web site.

Can I receive credit if I take part in a study abroad program at another law school?
With prior permission from the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, students may be able to enroll in study abroad programs sponsored by other law schools.

Visiting Students
Does BLS accept visiting students?
Yes, if the student is enrolled in good standing at another ABA accredited law school which is a member of the Association of American Law Schools and has permission from the Dean’s Office of that school to visit here. Consult the Action Checklist to see what special documentation may be required.

Can I audit classes at BLS?
If you have already earned a law degree from an ABA-approved law school and the Registrar has determined that there is room in the particular class in which you are interested, you may request permission to audit a course here. For further information about Special Nonmatriculant status, contact the Admissions Office at admitq@brooklaw.edu.