by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in legal research at New York University. It is offered at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks New York University among the top schools in the country for legal research, coming in at #2 out of 115 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Research Schools | 2 of 115 |
| Best Legal Research Schools in New York | 1 of 10 |
| Best Legal Research Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 of 23 |
The following degree levels are granted in legal research at New York University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 475 |
During the most recent reporting year, New York University conferred 475 master’s degrees in legal research.
New York University is among the very best schools in the country for legal research at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools in New York | 1 |
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region | 2 |
| Best Legal Research Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $79,994 | $79,994 |
| Fees | $3,198 | $3,198 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of legal research master’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of legal research master’s degree graduates at New York University are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 81% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from New York University with a master’s in legal research.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 385 |
| Other Races | 31 |
New York University conferred 182 master’s completions in advanced legal research/studies, general recently — 70% to women and 30% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (98%).
New York University conferred 107 master’s degrees in banking, corporate, finance, and securities law in the most recent reporting year — 63% to women and 37% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (99%).
New York University granted 94 master’s completions in tax law/taxation recently — 27% to women and 73% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (48%).
New York University conferred 72 master’s completions in international law and legal studies recently — 53% to women and 47% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (94%).
New York University conferred 16 master’s degrees in international business, trade, and tax law recently — 25% to women and 75% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
New York University granted 4 master’s completions in energy, environment, and natural resources law in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).