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A legal education from Hofstra Law can help you build the knowledge, practical experience and professional connections needed to pursue your goals in the legal profession. Through hands-on learning opportunities, personalized support and access to the New York legal community, Hofstra Law is committed to helping students develop the skills and confidence to succeed.

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Hofstra Law: Prepare Here, Practice Anywhere

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University empowers future legal leaders through hands-on learning, community engagement, interdisciplinary innovation and an unwavering commitment to student success.

Hofstra Law at a Glance

95%

of the Class of 2025 secured employment or pursued advanced degrees*
49%

of 2025 graduates are working in New York City
1,000+

Alumni law firm partners worldwide
#12

Trial Advocacy Program by U.S. News & World Report, 2026

*Employment Disclosure: Ninety percent of the class held "Gold-Standard" positions requiring bar admission or a JD within 10 months of graduation. The 95% metric does not include students with unknown status (2) or not seeking employment (3). Employment statistics in a uniform chart provided by the American Bar Association can be found on the Hofstra Law website at law.hofstra.edu/509

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