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G E N E R A L    I N F O R M A T I O N Assessing Admission Candidates   |   Admission Criteria   |   Class Profile   |    Diversity Employment Statistics   |   News & Announcements   |   Contact Us   |   Admissions Home Welcoming from the Start rooklyn Law School adopted a welcoming policy from its founding over a century ago. At a time when the doors of many law schools were closed to women and minorities, Brooklyn Law accepted all qualified students. It became a gateway to economic, civic, and professional success for people of all backgrounds. Many of our graduates were pioneers in their fields. Committed to Diversity Today Today’s distinguished body of 1,500 students—nearly one-half women and one-quarter minority—differ in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical ability, marital and parental status, and economic background. Students come from nearly every state and more than a dozen countries. Together, they create a vibrant, inclusive intellectual community. More than 30 active student organizations sponsor many events and offer a wealth of networking, mentoring, volunteer and social opportunities. Meeting the Challenges At Brooklyn Law School,we realize that it is not enough to recruit an extraordinary mix of students.We have designed programs to help all of our students maximize their potential and ability to succeed. Our student orientation program helps students acclimate to the study of law and introduces them to the people who will shape their education. Among the features are: An intensive three-day Introduction to the Study of Law program prior to the beginning of classes Each student is assigned an upperclass orientation counselor and a faculty advisor who provide information and advice Receptions and luncheons where students can meet and talk with faculty on an informal basis Our academic success program helps you meet the challenges of law school. Early-start summer legal process course Support program in legal writing and research Series of practical, participatory workshops for the first two semesters Our faculty open-door policy helps build relationships between faculty and students that often last long after students have graduated. Our mentoring program pairs you with graduates who are committed to helping you develop professionally. At 18,000 strong, our alumni body presents unparalleled networking and career opportunities for our students that few law schools can match. Launching Your Career For the last several years, the average employment rate for graduating classes has been 98 percent. Minority students are receiving offers from top employers in the private and public sectors, and our graduates hold top positions in every field. Our recruitment programs attract many of the most prestigious international law firms, dozens of smaller law firms, government agencies, corporate employers, and public interest organizations.We assist minority students in securing externships and fellowships sponsored by several bar groups, and our students have consistently received these coveted opportunities. We also participate in numerous job fairs, including: Northeast BLSA Job Fair, the largest of its kind in the country AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee Minority Outreach Program Hispanic National Bar Association Convention and Job Fair National Black Prosecutors Association Convention and Job Fair Allegheny County Bar Association’s Annual Invitational Minority Job Fair Financing Your Legal Education Brooklyn Law School offers students a wide variety of financial aid programs through merit scholarships, fellowships, need-based grants,work-study opportunities, and federal and private loans. Financial assistance is especially generous to students who have insufficient resources to finance their legal education. The law school also offers over a dozen scholarships to promote diversity. In a recent year, minority students received 43 percent of all monies awarded in need-based grants. No Better Place There is no better place to begin your life as a lawyer than at Brooklyn Law School. Admission is based on a careful appraisal of your character, academic achievements, aptitude for law study, and other pertinent indications of professional promise. LSAT scores are important and substantial weight is given to them, but they are not the sole criterion we use in selecting new students.Your undergraduate academic record, faculty evaluations, and writing samples are given close examination. No goals or quotas are set, but your potential contribution to diversity is another consideration, involving such factors as geographic origin; membership in a disadvantaged economic, racial or ethnic group; personal interests and talents; special achievements; prior life experience; leadership qualities; and maturity. For more information, please contact the Admissions Office. Back to top

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