Understanding tuition and expenses
Because Brooklyn Law School offers the flexibility of full-time 3-year and part-time 4-year J.D. programs, as well as LL.M. and joint degree options, annual costs will vary between these different options.
All J.D. students must earn a minimum of 85 credits to graduate, and standard tuition covers those 85 credits, plus an additional optional 3 free credits for a total of 88 credits.
3-Year (Standard) J.D. Program
Below are annual cost of attendance estimates based on a typical academic year:
|
FIRST YEAR |
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| Living Independently | Living with Parents | |
| Tuition | $72,592 | $72,592 |
|
General Fees (plus $50 for 1L students) |
$850 |
$850 |
|
Total Tuition and Fees |
$73,442 | $73,442 |
| Books | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Housing | $18,000 | $0 |
| Living Expenses | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Utilities | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Transportation | $1,188 | $1,188 |
| Total Living Expenses | $29,763 | $11,763 |
| Cost of Attendance | $103,205 | $85,205 |
Additional Costs: Health Insurance (for students who are not covered by their own health insurance)
Note to 3-Year J.D. students:
Your actual cost for housing, living expenses, books, and transportation could be significantly less than the amounts listed above. Students who take loans are encouraged to borrow the minimum amount necessary to meet their basic educational needs.
*All J.D. students must successfully complete at least 85 credits. 3-year students enroll in 31 credits for their first year and 54 credits over their following two years.
4-Year (Part-Time) J.D. Program
Below are annual cost of attendance estimates based on a typical academic year:
|
FIRST YEAR
|
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| Living Independently | Living with Parents | |
|
Tuition |
$54,444 | $54,444 |
| General Fees (plus $50 fee for 1L students) | $850 | $850 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $55,294 | $55,294 |
| Books | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Housing | $18,000 | $0 |
| Utilities | $1,575 | $1,575 |
| Living Expenses | $7,000 | $7,000 |
| Transportation | $1,188 | $1,188 |
| Total Living Expenses | $29,263 | $11,263 |
| Cost of Attendance | $84,557 | $66,557 |
Additional Costs: Health Insurance (for students who are not covered by their own health insurance).
Your actual cost for housing, living expenses, books, and transportation could be significantly less than the amounts listed above. Students who take loans are encouraged to borrow the minimum amount necessary to meet their basic educational needs.
*All J.D. students must successfully complete at least 85 credits. 4-Year students enroll in 23 credits for their first year and 62 credits over their following three years.
LL.M. Program for Internationally Trained Lawyers
The living expenses are estimated costs which vary depending on the student’s actual expenses. For the 2024-2025 academic year (for 24 credits) the estimated cost of attendance including housing is as follows:
| Tuition* |
$61,488
|
| Fees (plus $50 registration fee) |
$850 |
| Books |
$2,000 |
| Housing (including utilities) |
$19,575 |
| Living Expenses |
$7,000 |
| Transportation |
$1,188 |
| Health Insurance/Medical** |
TBD |
| Estimated Total Cost of Attendance |
$92,088
|
*The U.S. Department of Education has made a determination that Brooklyn Law School LL.M. students entering for the 2023-2024 academic year are not eligible for federal student loans. LL.M. students may apply for private student loans. Please contact Financial Aid at fa.app@brooklaw.edu for information on private student loans. Brooklyn Law School offers merit-based scholarships.
**For students who are not covered by their own health insurance. Students may receive a budget adjustment for health insurance costs.