How to Apply
Juris Doctor (J.D.) Program
Applications to the Juris Doctor program at Albany Law School have varying requirements for the standard Juris Doctor program, Accelerated Juris Doctor program, and for transfer students. For instructions on requirements, deadlines, and supporting documents visit the application page specific to your program stream. You may also view the general program requirements.
Online Graduate Program
Each of Albany Law School’s online graduate programs offer a Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Advanced Certificate. Interested applicants can find specific application requirements here. For more information about these programs see below:
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy (M.S., LL.M., Advanced Certificate)
- Financial Compliance and Risk Management (M.S., LL.M., Advanced Certificate)
- Government Affairs and Advocacy (M.S., LL.M., Advanced Certificate)
- Health Law and Healthcare Compliance (M.S., LL.M., Advanced Certificate)
- Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy (M.S., LL.M., Advanced Certificate)
Residential Graduate Program
Residential graduate programs are offered at the LL.M. level. Find specific application requirements for residential graduate programs here. For more information about our programs please visit the following program pages:
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) for International Lawyers
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Advanced Legal Studies
- Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law
Special Programs
Albany Law School partners with multiple organizations for our Combined Degree Programs, each of which are six or seven years. Dual Degree programs allow students to complete two degrees over four years, with the first year being at Albany Law School. Requirements for both programs vary based on individual partnership agreements. Review specific requirements and explore partner institutions below: