About Us

Our Vision

An independent law school with a national reputation for excellence.

Our 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.

Our President and Dean

Alicia Ouellette
President and Dean
A.B., Hamilton College
J.D., Albany Law School

Our History

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

Our Affiliation with the University at Albany

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.

UAlbany and Albany Law School Announcing the Collaboration:

Read the University at Albany and Albany Law School affiliation announcement.
Read what community members are saying about the affiliation.

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
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.

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