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Welcome Accepted JD and LL.M. Students!

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

You have worked hard to reach this moment, and we are pleased to welcome you to our admitted student community. As you consider your next step, we invite you to get to know the people, opportunities, and support that make UB Law a place to build your future in the legal profession.

Connect with current students and faculty, join us for a visit or admitted student event, and explore the resources below. When you are ready, our enrollment checklist will guide you through your next steps.

Our Office of Admissions is here to answer your questions. Bookmark this page and return for updates as you prepare for Fall 2027.

Get to know us!

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Fast Facts about the School of Law

Career Success

  • 95.6 % Employment Rate for the Class of 2025 *
  • 85.3% pass rate for UB Law graduates who took the July 2026 NYS Bar for the first time

Recognitions

  • Ranked 26th in the Nation for Best Value by National Jurist Magazine
  • Named Best School for Practical Training by preLaw Magazine
  • Awarded an “A” grade on preLaw Magazine’s Justice and Opportunity Honor Roll

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

*  95.625% employed in full-time, long-term positions requiring bar passage or JD advantage.