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Vision

An independent law school with a national reputation for excellence.

Mission

Albany Law School educates and empowers tomorrow’s leaders, engaged professionals, committed public servants, inspiring community change-agents, and creative problem solvers.

We connect the classroom to the profession, government, and the community through experienced-based learning, engaged scholarship, and a robust network of alumni and supporters. Our students develop a sophisticated understanding of legal policy and doctrine, a broad range of professional competencies, and a deep commitment to justice and ethical values.

History

Albany Law School, founded in 1851, is the nation's oldest independent school of law.

A Scenic Campus

Albany Law shares a 54-acre campus with three other colleges in the heart of New York's capital. 

Board of Trustees

A 36-member governing Board of Trustees helps Albany Law School shape its vision for the future. Board members include general counsels, CEOs, judges, and partners in prominent law firms.

President and Dean
Alicia Ouellette

A.B., Hamilton College
J.D., Albany Law School

Select Prominent Alumni

William McKinley 1867
25th President of the United States

Robert H. Jackson ’12
Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice

Andrew Cuomo ’82
New York State Governor

Richard D. Parsons ’71
Former Chairman, Citigroup

Leslie Stein ’81
Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals

Michael Garcia ’89
Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals

Kate Stoneman 1898
First alumna and woman admitted to the New York State bar

Thomas J. Vilsack ’75
Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture under Obama Administration; Former Governor of Iowa

David Miranda ’88
Former New York State Bar Association President;
Partner, Heslin Rothenberg Farley and Mesiti

Stephen P. Younger ’82
Former New York State Bar Association President;
Partner, Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP

The Albany Law School Fund

Raising $1 million in unrestricted support annually.

• Endowment — $67 million (as of Dec. 2019)
• 86 Endowed Scholarships
• 11 Endowed Fellowships
• 25 Prizes
• 4 Endowed Chairs