About Admissions, Fordham University School of Law · New York
Fordham University School of Law, located in New York City, is a Jesuit, Catholic institution founded in 1905. It trains lawyers committed to public service, social justice, and ethical practice, with a legacy of admitting students regardless of religion, gender, race, or class. The school emphasizes intellectual rigor, community, and real-world impact, preparing graduates for leadership roles in law, business, and public service.
Fordham Law School, part of Fordham University, is a prestigious law school in New York City with a 120-year history rooted in Jesuit and Catholic values. Founded in 1905, it is known for its commitment to public service, diversity, and social justice. The school offers J.D., LL.M., S.J.D., and M.S.L. degrees with flexible formats including online and evening programs. It is ranked #1 in NYC for graduates promoted to partner at large law firms and #3 in employment by top 100 firms. The school’s mission is to create compassionate, capable lawyers who make a difference in society, guided by its motto 'In the Service of Others.'
- In business
- since 1905
- Serves
- New York City, USA
In their own words
Fordham University is a Jesuit, Catholic university... guided by the nearly 500-year history of the Jesuits. It’s the spirit of full-hearted engagement—with profound ideas, with communities around the world, with injustice, with beauty, with the entirety of the human experience.
About Fordham Law
We’re creating a community of compassionate and highly capable lawyers with a larger goal: to make a difference for our profession, society, and world.
Degree Programs
Offered in day and evening programs, the J.D. degree directs your path to a career as an impactful lawyer. LL.M., S.J.D., and M.S.L. programs are available for international and U.S.-based legal professionals.
- J.D.
- LL.M.
- S.J.D.
- M.S.L.
Catholic & Jesuit Values
Fordham Law is a Jesuit, Catholic institution with a legacy of admitting students regardless of religion, gender, race, or class. Its mission is guided by the motto 'In the Service of Others.'
- Founded in 1905
- Jesuit and Catholic tradition
- Commitment to public service
- Diversity and inclusion
- Motto: 'In the Service of Others'