by our College Data Analytics TeamThere was only one school in New York to review for the 2025 Best Law Schools in New York ranking.
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The schools below may not offer all types of law degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
It is hard to beat St John's University - New York if you want to pursue a degree in law. Located in the city of Queens, STJ is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.
Those law students who get their degree from St John's University - New York receive $6,610 more than the average law student.
More information about a degree in law from St John’s University - New YorkExplore all the Best Law Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 334 | 1,586 |
| Maryland | 279 | 418 |
| New Jersey | 273 | 610 |
| District of Columbia | 188 | 1,954 |
Law is one of 4 different types of Legal Professions programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Law | 4,016 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Legal Research | 1,719 |
| Legal Support Services | 671 |
| Non-Professional General Legal Studies | 489 |
| Legal Professions (Other) | 274 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.