Cardozo School of Law

Cardozo School of Law is known for a focus on the foundational values of leadership, innovation, activism, and ambition. Cardozo Law is also known for having a creative and entrepreneurial approach in all fields of law. The school of law has three fundamental goals: Providing a fully rounded and rigorous legal education that blends theoretical and practical approaches; creating and sustaining an intellectual environment that values and supports imaginative and groundbreaking scholarship; and, drawing inspiration from transcendent Jewish values, to strengthen society as a whole by shaping solutions to the pressing legal problems of the day.

Cardozo Law gives deep attention to ethics and the law, and strives in all endeavors to work for the betterment and healing of the world. Cardozo Law is proud to be the birthplace of the Innocence Project, and also touts visionary programs in intellectual property and information law. These programs include the Cardozo Data Law Initiative, the Tech Startup Clinic, and the Indie Film Clinic.

The online LL.M. in Intellectual Property program and the online MSL in Data and Privacy Law program both have three start dates throughout the year—fall, spring, and summer terms—giving you the opportunity to start your journey at Cardozo Law at a time that is best for you.

Online LL.M. in Intellectual Property Requirements:

U.S. applicants to this program must hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school. Non-U.S. applicants must possess a first law degree, such as LLB or J.D., from an accredited foreign institution. Applicants must submit a completed application form, pay the application fee, submit a current resume/CV, a personal statement, a recommendation from a professional or academic reference, official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions, and a TOEFL or IELTS score if applicable.

Online MSL in Data and Privacy Requirements:

Applicants must submit a completed application form, a resume/CV, a personal statement, a recommendation from a professional or academic reference, official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions, and a TOEFL or IELTS score if applicable. No GRE or LSAT is required for admission into this program.

Online learning has seen a boom due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but was already on track to become an accepted and desired form of education in the modern world, which is why Cardozo Law decided to offer its LL.M. and MSL degrees online, giving you access to the same renowned legal education only one accessible from our NYC global hub. Now, no matter where you are located you can take advantage of the innovative, boundary-breaking mindset our hometown is known for.

The online programs offered through Cardozo Law give you flexibility, allowing you to earn your degree without upending your life. And even though you do not have to set foot on campus, you will find the same level of care and investment from Cardozo Law faculty and staff as you would in a traditional program. Upon acceptance, you will connect with your dedicated Student Success Coordinator who will be your main point of contact throughout the program. You will also be given the tools you need to navigate the learning management system, ensuring you know the best practices for success in an online environment.