J.D., LL.M. and J.S.D Admissions

The University at Buffalo School of Law and the Law School Admissions Council work together to make your application process seamless.

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Prepared to Succeed

85.48% pass rate for UB Law graduates who took the July 2023 NYS Bar Exam for the first time.

UB Law graduates outperformed first-time NYS Bar Exam takers from ABA-approved law schools nationwide (84.73%) and first-time NYS Bar Exam takers from all ABA-approved law schools in the State of New York (82.52%).

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Applying to Law School

Start here. Get ready for your law school journey by using these pages to guide you through our admission process.

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Financing Your Education

Making wise decisions and managing your debt carefully will reduce your future debt and broaden your options for legal employment.

Tuition for 2024-25*

  In-State Non-NY Residents
J.D & LL.M.
$26,170 $31,470
J.S.D. $11,310 $24,990

* These figures do not include additional fees and expenses.
Tuition rates are subject to change.

Refer to UB’s Student Accounts for the most current information regarding New York State residency. 

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Life at Law School

Whether you’re studying in the law library or networking at an alumni event, life at the law school is as robust as you want it to be.

The Admissions Team

Questions? The Office of Admissions is available Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for in-person appointments, as well as phone and video meetings. Request an appointment today!

To speak with an Admissions staff member, please contact:

Lindsay J. Gladney

Vice Dean for Admissions

School of Law

410 O'Brian Hall, North Campus

Phone: 716-645-2907

Email: ljsutton@buffalo.edu

Katherine (Kate) Szymaszek

Manager of Recruitment and International Enrollment

School of Law

408A O’Brian Hall, North Campus

Phone: 716-645-5131

Email: kszymasz@buffalo.edu

Benjamin Rogers

Assistant Director of Admissions

School of Law

409 O'Brian Hall, North Campus

Phone: 716-645-7884

Email: bdrogers@buffalo.edu

Justyce Ramsey

Admissions Coordinator

School of Law

408 O’Brian Hall, North Campus

Phone: 716-645-2907

Email: justycer@buffalo.edu

Office of Admissions
University at Buffalo School of Law
408 O'Brian Hall, Buffalo, NY 14260
716-645-2907, law-admissions@buffalo.edu

Our Blog

All the advice needed to successfully apply and excel in law school and beyond. Read our blog!

All the advice needed to successfully apply and excel in law school and beyond.

Read our Admissions Blog!

Our Viewbook

The School of Law is as much a way as it is a place. You stand at the threshold of a life-changing experience.

Read more for yourself by viewing our Viewbook.