Why Hire Our Students
Fordham Law students combine intellect, professionalism, and collaboration with a remarkable work ethic that sets them apart.
Fordham graduates stand out for their preparedness, with a unique capacity to assess legal problems and devise practical solutions. Why?
- Our students learn how to practice law by doing and are ready to hit the ground running.
- All first year students are introduced to appellate briefs and arguments as part of their Legal Writing Course.
- Many students participate in the Moot Court Program during their subsequent years, with many sharpening their advocacy skills as writers and oralists and competing in the finals.
- Fordham Law’s 17 live-client clinics allow students to solve real legal problems for clients while working with our faculty.
- Many of Fordham Law programs are ranked among the top 30 in the country, including:
- Trial Advocacy #5
- Dispute Resolution #12
- Clinical Training #14
- Business & Corporate Law #18
- Contracts & Commercial Law #23