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Welcome Admitted JD and LL.M. Students!

Congratulations on your admission to the University at Buffalo School of Law!

The opportunity to pursue a path towards becoming a member of a selective and distinguished profession is a testament to your hard work and academic achievements.

We understand choosing a law school that is right for you is an important next step and want you to feel right at home as you begin weighing your options. Our Accepted Students page has everything you need to learn more about Buffalo.

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Fast Facts about the School of Law

Career Success

  • 93.6 % Employment Rate for the Class of 2023 *
  • 87.41% pass rate for UB Law graduates who took the July 2024 NYS Bar for the first time

Recognitions

  • Named Best School for Practical Training by PreLaw Magazine
  • Listed in the Princeton Review’s Best Law Schools for 2024
  • Named by PreLaw Magazine as a Best Value Law School

A Vast Network

  • Over 13,000 Alumni Across the Nation
  • Alumni chapters located in Albany, NY, Rochester, NY, Central NY, Washington, D.C., New York, NY

*  92.9% employed in full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or JD advantage.