Impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) on financial aid
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) includes several significant changes to federal student aid that will take effect on July 1, 2026.

School of Law Tuition and Fees

2026-2027 Academic Year

Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Full-Time Day Students (1L to 3L):  $81,592 per year
Part-Time Evening Students (1LE to 4LE):  $61,194 per year
Part-Time Per-Credit Rate:  $2,950 per credit

Master of Laws (LL.M)
Full-Time New & Continuing Students:  $81,592 per year
Part-Time Per-Credit Rate (On Ground):  $3,400 per credit
Part-Time Per-Credit Rate (Online):  $3,012 per credit

Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D)
Full-Time:  $16,404 per year

Master of Laws (MSL) - Corporate Compliance or Fashion Law
Full-Time:  $70,950 per year
Part-Time:  $2,365 per credit

  • General Fees

    Full-time J.D. and LL.M. $239
    Full-time LL.M Exchange Students $139
    Full-time S.J.D. $139
    Part-time J.D. and LL.M. $182
    Full-time MSL (On Ground) $239
    Part-time MSL (On Ground) $182
    Full-time and part-time MSL (On Line) $121
  • School of Law Fees

    Application Fee $75 (per term)
    Technology Fee $372
    Technology Fee (MSL Online) $249
    Health Insurance Fee Fall Term: $1,890
    Spring Term (Includes Summer): $3,342
    Transfer Division Fee Difference between full-time and part-time tuition in year of transfer based on student's academic progress at time of transfer
    Residence Hall Law Activity/Communication Fee $78 (per term)
    Clinical Summer Externship Program $1,545
    Course Auditing $350

We have projected a full Cost of Attendance for the 2026-2027 academic year, including an average of the additional expenses Fordham students may incur during the period of attendance. Please note, these numbers are just approximate values and do not represent the actual final cost.

Students are liable for Health Insurance Fees for the Fall term at $1,890 and the Spring term at $3,342.

 

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718-817-3800

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