Applying to the Program

1. School of Law students in their second or third year
2. School of Law LL.M. students
3. Admitted School of Law students interested in early assurance to the New York City Program
4. UB joint degree candidates if one of the degrees currently being pursued is at the School of Law

Prior to registration for Spring semester.

1. Resume
2. Transcript
3. Brief (1-2 pages) statement of interest and relevant experience

All of these items can be uploaded with your online application.

On a rolling basis, beginning in early September.

Once you have been accepted into the New York City Program, your Spring semester registration will be handled by the Office of Records, Registration, & Financial Aid.

We are looking for a mix of students with strong qualifications and genuine interest. We want students who will benefit from the experience.

The New York City Program provides a minimum of 12 credits, and satisfies the law school seminar requirement.  Most students complete an externship, for which they receive an extra 3 credits (for a total of 15 credits) and satisfy one half of their experiential learning requirement.

Important: Work with your advisor to make sure that your participation in the NYC Program does not prevent you from fulfilling your other requirements for your degree.  In particular, rising third-year law students subject to the “supplemental mandatory” curriculum must complete all required courses before participating in the New York City Program in the spring of their third year.

The Law School can provide advice on finding housing in New York City, and in some circumstances, can support student housing. Please contact Dawn Skopinski, associate director for advocacy and experiential learning, for current details