Hofstra Law School
General Info
The School of Law at Hofstra University was founded in 1970 and accredited by the ABA in 1971. The school now offers a JD, a joint JD/MBA degree, a JD/MS in Taxation and LLM degrees in International Law, American Law (for foreign law graduates) and Family law. The school also recently initiated a part-time JD program. The school is located in Hempstead, New York, and is located on the southern part of Hofstra's campus.
Contact information
- (Website) https://www.law.hofstra.edu/
- (Admissions Dean) lawadmissions@hofstra.edu
- (Location) Hempstead, NY
Hofstra Law School Admissions
Hofstra Law School is considered a Somewhat Competitive law school, which accepts only 60% of its applicants. Comparatively, Hofstra is Significantly Higher than the average cost for law school.
| Applications | Offers | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 | 1848 | 1100 (59.52%) | 251 (13.6%) |
| 25% | Median | 75% | |
| GPA | 2.99 | 3.39 | 3.60 |
| LSAT | 147 | 153 | 155 |
Tuition And Financial Aid
| In-State Resident | Non-Resident | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time | $54,250 | $54,250 |
| Part Time | $40,670 | $40,670 |
Living Expenses
- Living on-campus: $24,547
- Living off-campus: $25,405
- Living at home: $8,355
Important Dates
- Early Decision 1: 11/15
- Early Decision 2: N/A
- Regular Decision: 04/15
- Application Fee: N/A
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Hofstra Law School COMPARISON TOOL
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Hofstra Law School Community
Hofstra Law School is considered to have a Somewhat Favorable student to faculty ratio. The average class size for 1L sections is approximately Above Average compared to other law schools. Student diversity at Hofstra is Average.
Student body
Faculty Statistics
- Full Time: 41
- Part Time: 45
Faculty
- # Female Faculty: 33
- # Minority Faculty: 10
Ratio
17.0 Students
1 Faculty
Housing Options
- On Campus Housing: Yes
- Graduate Housing: Yes
- Law Specific Housing: Yes
Hofstra Law School Curriculum
The size of 1L sections affects the quality and consistency of teaching in law schools. Generally with smaller 1L section sizes, students receive more individualized attention. Hofstra Law School 1L section size is 15% smaller than law schools in New York and 9% larger than all PRIVATE law schools.
1L Section Size Comparison
Positions Available in Advanced Courses
- Simulation Courses: 960
- Faculty Supervised Clinics: 132
Students Involved in Advanced Activities
- Field Placements: 186
- Law Journals: 224
- Moot Court/Mock Trials: 0
Attrition Rates
- First Year: 13.5%
- Second Year: 4.0%
- Third Year: 0.0%
- Fourth Year: 0.0%
Hofstra Law School Employment
Deciding to attend law school requires a large financial investment with the goal of securing employment upon graduation. The Hofstra Law School class of 2023 had an employment rate of 90% with 1% pursuing an additional degree.
Employment Comparison
In 2023, 94.0%% of students reported their employment status 9-months after graduation.
Type of Employment
- Law Firms: 45.0%
- Business: 20.0%
- Government: 11.0%
- Public Interest: 7.0%
- Academia: 3.0%
- New York: 84%
- New Jersey: 3%
- California: 2%
Bar Passage Rates
- Reporting: 94.0%
- First Time Takers: 299
- Average School: 73.7%
- Average State: 78.6%
- Pass Difference: -4.9%
Top Bar Jurisdiction
- New York: 78.6%
- Passed: 207 of 281 (73.7%)
- State Average: 78.6%
- Difference: -4.9%