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If the law is on your side, pound the law. If the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If neither the law nor the facts are on your side, pound the table.
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Hofstra Law School
Hempstead, New York
JD Admissions & Requirements
Data from 2023 admissions cycle
Hofstra Law School is a prestigious JD program located in Hempstead, New York. In the competitive 2024 law school rankings, Hofstra Law School was ranked 130 by US News & World Report, making it a strong option for prospective law students in the current application cycle. For the 2023 admissions cycle, Hofstra Law School has an entering 1L class size of approximately 270 with an acceptance rate of 50.4%, positioning it among the competitive law schools for JD applicants.
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The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University prepares passionate students to have an impact in the legal community and beyond. Since 1970, Hofstra Law has provided an education rich in both the theory and skills needed to produce outstanding lawyers, business executives, and community leaders. Located on the campus of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, Hofstra Law is 20 miles outside New York City in suburban Long Island. Hofstra Law offers a JD program, as well as LLM graduate degrees in American Legal Studies (for foreign law graduates) and Family Law. Two joint-degree programs are available: a JD/MBA in conjunction with Hofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business and a JD/MPH in conjunction with Hofstra’s School of Health Sciences and Human Services.