City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law

City University of New York (CUNY) School of Law is a public law school located in Long Island City, Queens, New York. As part of the CUNY system, it is one of the most affordable accredited law schools in the United States and has a mission centered on public interest law and social justice advocacy.

The school offers the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, preparing graduates for careers in public interest law, government service, criminal defense, immigration law, and civil rights. The program emphasizes hands-on clinical training alongside traditional legal coursework, giving students practical courtroom and client-service experience before graduation.

Long Island City is a dense urban neighborhood in Queens with convenient access to Manhattan and all five boroughs, situating CUNY Law within one of the most active legal markets in the country. The school's public mission and urban location make it a distinctive option for students seeking a law degree with a focus on community and public service.