Albany Law School and the University at Albany work together to combine programs and activities to benefit students from both schools. As a small, intimate law school, the collaboration allows the law school to draw on the strengths of a major research university. For results of the first year of the affiliation, see the 2016 Steering Committee Report.

Dual Degree Programs

• the JD – the traditional law degree -- and an MBA

• the JD and a Master's in Public Administration and Policy

• the JD and a Master's in Social Work

• the JD and a Master's in Regional Planning

• the JD and a Master's in History

• the JD and a Master's in Criminal Justice

• the JD and a Master's in Public Health
  
• the JD and a Master's in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies
  

Scholarship for UAlbany Students

Faculty Collaboration

Frequently Asked Questions

The 3+3 Accelerated Program

After three years at UAlbany, the student completes the fourth year as a first-year student at Albany Law. Learn more about the 3+3 Accelerated Program.

Other Programs

Other programs include financial markets, law and history, law and cybersecurity, law and community development, social entrepreneurship, justice and health, and much more.

• Institute for Market Regulation
• Master of Laws (LL.M.) program for Health and Human Rights
• Faculty Collaboration
• Cybersecurity and Law
• Social Entrepreneurship and Law

There are other opportunities for Albany Law School students to take advantage of UAlbany’s world-class programs, including learning from:

• UAlbany’s Global Institute for Health and Human Rights
• UAlbany’s Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
• UAlbany's School of Business
• UAlbany's School of Criminal Justice
• and UAlbany's School of Social Welfare

Scholarships for SUNY Students

Graduate and undergraduate students who are accepted for admission to Albany Law School will be offered a SUNY Legal Fellowship (SLF). It provides $20,000 per year guaranteed funding. Students must apply for, be accepted, and enroll at Albany Law School for fall 2020 to be eligible for this offer. Learn more about The SUNY Legal Fellowship at Albany Law School.

The law school and the University have a shared goal: to educate and train the next generation of leaders. We expect to introduce many more collaborative programs moving forward.

The Center for International Development

The University at Albany’s Center for International Development is located on Albany Law School’s campus, where students and faculty can work together on projects. Learn more about the Center for International Development.

UAlbany and Albany Law School Announcing the Collaboration

Read what community members are saying about the affiliation.