Albany Law School

Located in the heart of New York's capital, Albany Law School is the oldest independent law school in North America. Since 1851 the law school has been educating leaders who embark on brilliant careersa U.S. president, governors including New York's current governor, chief counsels to Fortune 500 companies, and seats on the U.S. Supreme Court. Albany Law's outstanding locationthe only law school within 90 miles of New York's capitaloffers unparalleled opportunities for law students. Albany, the home of New York's highest court, federal courts, and the state legislature, is itself a laboratory for the study of law. Albany Law School offers J.D., LL.M., and M.S. degrees, 15 concentrations and several dual degrees through accredited colleges and universities in the Capital Region and New York City.