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Depending upon the credits and scope of courses taken compared with Brooklyn Law School's required first-year program of study, students admitted with advanced standing may transfer up to 35 credits earned at their prior law school.

Readmission After Prior BLS Enrollment If you previously attended Brooklyn Law School and withdrew before completing your degree, you may apply for re-admission either de novo (i.e., as a new first-year student) or as a returning student (i.e., with advanced standing).

degree may be transferred from Baruch and applied towards the J.D. As a result of the transfer credits, full-time students may complete the requirements for both degrees in four to five years, depending on the number of summer courses.

Transfer of Credits Transfer students are generally granted the credit hours earned in courses required in the first year at Brooklyn Law School, provided that they have grades of C or higher. They may not receive more than 30 credits for such courses. Elective courses may be credited, but in no event will more than 35 credits be allowed for students transferring to Brooklyn Law School after completing their first year at another school. While transfer admittees receive advanced standing for some or all of the work they have completed at their previous law school, they will enter Brooklyn Law School with no grade point average. In other words, no grades earned at their previous law school will be included in the computation of their Brooklyn Law School grade point average, even while the advanced standing credit approved by the Law School will count towards their degree requirements at Brooklyn Law School. Their future academic standing at Brooklyn Law School will be based solely on grades earned here. Follow Us Menu Accreditation CARES Act Disclosures Consumer Information Employment News & Events Notice of Nondiscrimination Policies & Reports Press 250 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 USA (718) 625-2200 “Brooklaw,” the BLS Seal, and Logo are service marks of Brooklyn Law School. Contents Copyright © 2026. Brooklyn Law School. All Rights Reserved.