Brooklyn Law School Achieves Strongest-Ever Employment Outcomes
Brooklyn Law School Class of 2025 graduates achieved the strongest employment outcomes in the school’s history, ascending to new heights in a fiercely competitive national legal market.
According to newly released data—measured 10 months after graduation—90.7% of Brooklyn Law School's most recent graduating class is employed in full-time, long-term legal jobs. These outcomes reflect sustained strength across public service, private practice, and other legal careers for which a J.D. is required or an advantage.
"This is a tremendous outcome for our students and a testament to their preparation, professionalism, and drive," said Associate Dean of Career & Professional Development Heather Spielmaker. "Employers recognize that Brooklyn Law School graduates are ready to contribute from day one."
Strong Positioning Nationally and Within the New York City Area
Brooklyn Law School’s employment outcomes also reflect strong positioning both nationally and within the New York City area.
Based on the most recent available data, Brooklyn Law School ranks 85th nationally in employment outcomes for the Class of 2025. Within the New York City area, it ranks No. 4 out of 11 law schools, placing it among the top tier of institutions in one of the most competitive legal markets in the country.
This positioning highlights the Law School’s ability to deliver consistently strong results alongside a wide range of peer institutions, while maintaining a clear upward trajectory over time.
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New York City Area Law Schools’ Employment Outcomes – Class of 2025 |
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1 |
New York University School of Law |
99.3% |
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2 |
Columbia Law School |
97.2% |
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3 |
St. John’s University School of Law |
92.4% |
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4 |
Brooklyn Law School |
90.7% |
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5 |
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law |
90.4% |
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6 |
Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University |
90.1% |
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7 |
Fordham University School of Law |
90.0% |
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8 |
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University |
88.9% |
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9 |
New York Law School |
85.0% |
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10 |
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center |
79.3% |
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11 |
CUNY School of Law |
77.6% |
National Recognition for Big Law Placement
Brooklyn Law School was ranked No. 42 in The National Law Journal’s "Go-To Law Schools: Big Law" report, which measures placement of 2025 graduates into associate roles at the nation’s 200 largest law firms, the AmLaw 200, which are ranked based on gross revenue.
The annual ranking, released April 22, highlights the Law School’s continued strength in placing graduates into highly competitive law firm positions and its longstanding role as a national feeder into Big Law practice.
Fifteen Years of Growth
Employment outcomes have increased steadily over the past 15 years, reaching new employment highs every year since 2022. This trajectory reflects sustained investment in experiential learning, individualized advising, and employer partnerships across sectors.
A Strong Pipeline of Employers and Alumni Engagement
Graduates continue to secure positions across leading legal employers in the public sector, including the New York City Law Department, the Legal Aid Society, and the Brooklyn and Manhattan District Attorney’s Offices. In the private sector, Class of 2025 graduates joined 140 different law firms, reflecting the breadth and strength of our relationships across the legal industry.
Alumni engagement remains a key part of this pipeline, with graduates serving as supervisors, interviewers, and hiring partners across government, public interest, and private practice.
Employers across the board consistently cite graduates’ practical training, professionalism, and readiness to contribute from day one.
Looking Ahead
Brooklyn Law School continues to build on strong employment outcomes and national recognition in legal hiring, reinforcing its position as a consistent source of practice-ready legal talent.
Employers interested in engaging with Brooklyn Law School graduates are encouraged to contact the Career & Professional Development team at career@brooklaw.edu.