Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate, Requirements, and Deadlines

    The 2023 acceptance rate at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 33.80%. 3,414 students applied and 1,154 are accepted. Of the accepted students, 313 students finally enrolled into the school and the yield is 27.12%.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 41%. Compared to law schools in New York, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law's acceptance rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 38%.
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
    Acceptance RateYieldFirst-Year EnrollTotal Enroll
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law33.80%27.12%3131,056
    All Law Schools40.93%31.46%188719
    Public39.88%32.06%163636
    Private41.76%30.99%207784
    New York Law Schools38%28.71%2681,028
    Public39.66%33.62%168763
    Private38.11%28.01%2831,066
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law Acceptance Rate Chart

    2023 LSAT Scores and GPA

    The 2023 LSAT score at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is 164 and GPA is 3.76 over 313 enrolled students.
    Compared to law schools in U.S., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 158. Compared to law schools in New York, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' LSAT score is similar to the average score of 160.
    The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 159. The 75th percentile of LSAT score is 3.86 and the 25th percentile is 3.46.
    LSAT ScoresGPA
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law1643.76
    All Law Schools1583.58
    Public1593.62
    Private1583.56
    New York Law Schools1603.58
    Public1553.52
    Private1603.59
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law LSAT score & GPA Comparison Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2020Overall157161162
    Full-time160161163
    Part-time153157161
    2021Overall157162163
    Full-time158162164
    Part-time155158162
    2022Overall160164166
    Full-time161164166
    Part-time158162165
    2023Overall159164166
    Full-time159164167
    Part-time159162166
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law LSAT score Trends Chart Chart
    25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
    2020Overall3.243.523.71
    Full-time3.213.513.67
    Part-time3.273.563.8
    2021Overall3.393.63.74
    Full-time3.393.63.75
    Part-time3.353.573.71
    2022Overall3.533.743.86
    Full-time3.573.743.87
    Part-time3.393.683.77
    2023Overall3.463.763.86
    Full-time3.483.763.87
    Part-time3.343.743.81
    Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law GPA Trends Chart Chart
    Data Source: ABA Statistics

    Application timeline & Requirements

    For 2024 fall term class, the application deadline at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law is April 1, 2024 (Regular Decision Deadline). The school may accept application after the deadline, but it may give benefits to early applicants such as high acceptance chance and scholarship opportunity. Check detailed explanation about application time line at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law' application process page.
    The items in following table are the required items to Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page. You may want to read the common law school application process and requirements to learn the law school application process.
    Regular Decision Deadline2024-04-01
    Admission Contact
    Phone212-790-0274
    Emaillawinfo@yu.edu
    General Admission Informationhttps://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions
    Application Requirementshttps://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/application-information
    LSAT Or GRE Scores
    • Official LSAT Score, usually no older than 5 years
    • Additional GRE scores may be optional.
    CAS Report
    • Applicants need to submit transcripts, GPA, LSAT Scores, LSAT Writing Samples, Letters of Recommendation, and more required items to LSAC.
    • Official CAS Report includes those items and will send to School.
    Letters Of Recommendation
    • Limit up to 3 or 4 letters, in general
    • May require right of access to recommendations.
    Personal Statement
    • Discuss any matters relevant to your ability to succeed in law school.
    Résumé
    • Describe your academic, extracurricular and professional activities.
    Data Source: https://cardozo.yu.edu/admissions/jd-admissions/application-information