Cardozo School of Law – Yeshiva University

About the University

Located on four campuses in New York City, Yeshiva University, which was founded in 1886, is a major national research university with the mission of combining scholarship about contemporary civilization and ancient traditions of Jewish law and life.

At the undergraduate level, students follow a dual curriculum, studying a full program of liberal arts, sciences, and business while taking a full core of Jewish studies. The University's graduate schools, which include schools of medicine, law, social work, psychology, and education, as well as a theological seminary, emphasize Jewish ethics and principles.

As well as teaching and conducting academic and scientific research, Yeshiva University issues publications, and sponsors service and outreach projects. The university has nearly 7,000 students, including 2,798 undergraduates, from 38 states and 55 countries. They are taught by 4,714 full- and part-time faculty and have the use of six major libraries.

About the Law School

Located in New York City’s Greenwich Village, Cardozo has approximately 1,100 students from 35 states and many countries in its J.D. and LL.M. programs combined. The law school was founded in 1976 by Yeshiva University, and is known for its first-rate faculty as well as an innovative academic program featuring many practical opportunities. The faculty, comprised of many multi-disciplinary published scholars, make themselves available for discussions with students, even outside of class.

The curriculum balances theory with practice. The clinical program provides experience in criminal, corporate, family, human rights, and immigration law, and there are many opportunities for internships, externships, and jobs. Cardozo’s unique programs—including the Intellectual Property Law Program, the Alternative Dispute Resolution Program, and the Holocaust Claims Restitution Clinic—are nationally renowned. Cardozo's Innocence Project receives national attention for its pioneering work using DNA evidence to free innocent prisoners.

Cardozo publishes eight separate law journals including the Arts & Entertainment Law Journal which is often cited by courts.

Although Cardozo is a relatively new law school it is a rising star and continues to gain prestige. It is ranked 49 by U.S. News and World Report.

Cardozo's location in one of the most desirable areas of New York makes it a fun place to live and study. Moreover, New York is home to many prestigious law firms and multinational companies which provides good job opportunities to students and graduates.

About the Program

Since 1998, Cardozo has welcomed about 75 students, annually, from around the world for LL.M. studies. Cardozo gives LL.M. programs in Intellectual Property Law (IP), General Studies, and Comparative Legal Thought.

The IP program is one of the strongest of its kind in the nation and is aimed at those who plan to specialize in IP issues professionally. It includes courses in the three main IP areas: copyright, trademark and patent. Externships--part-time, non-paying jobs working on these issues-- are available at law firms, corporations and not-for-profit organizations.
LL.M. students can utilize the full range of the Law School’s resources and programming.

The general LL.M program is best suited to the needs of foreign students who want a broad exposure to US law, and to all students who want to specialize in an area other than IP. It is a flexible program that allows the students to tailor-make their own curriculum.

Among the special resources for LL.M students is the mentoring/buddy program which pairs new students with returning LL.M. students. The LL.M. Roundtable sponsors guest lecturers and social events as well as trips to sights of interest, for instance federal and state courts and the United Nations.

LL.M students may begin in the fall term or the spring term and can study on a full-time or part-time basis.

The Programs

About the Entry Requirements

All graduates of US law schools must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university or its equivalent and a law degree from an ABA-approved law school. They should have shown excellence in their degrees and/or in practicing law.

Graduates of foreign Law Schools must hold a degree that permits them to practice law in their country, such as a J.D., LL.B., or an equivalent degree, and have an excellent academic record. There are some special application procedures for international applicants.

About the Tuition & fees

2009-2010 Tuition and Fees
Full-time students
$44,600 per year

Part-time students
$2,110 per credit

Students taking less than 9 credits per semester are charged per credit.
Some scholarships are available.