J.D. Admissions
Welcome to Fordham Law
Fordham Law students reflect our global society and represent diverse groups, perspectives, and interests. They possess a wide range of experiences and embody the school’s spirit of service. They plan to take full advantage of Fordham’s practical legal education offerings including our highly ranked clinics, externships, Alternative Dispute Resolution program, and competition programs such as Moot Court and Moore Advocates. They understand the value of the Fordham Law difference, our dynamic location, and our reputation for excellence.
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Join a community of compassionate and highly capable lawyers who are making a difference for our profession, society and world.
Your Fordham Law degree is your gateway. To an exciting career. To a life of service. To melding your personal aspirations with your professional interests so you can shape the legal career that’s right for you. Our coordinated career support centers can help you define your professional path, develop faculty connections, and tap into Fordham Law’s alumni network.
Whether you want to lead in the law, business, politics, finance, government, public interest, academia, or another field, your Fordham Law education will help you get there, every step of the way.