The 14 best law schools in the Northeast

Business Insider recently released its ranking of the 50 best law schools in America, which highlights the top institutions that prepare students to land highly coveted jobs in the legal world. 

But apart from job prospects, location can play an important role in deciding which school to attend, too. Some people don't want to uproot too far from a community where they're established, while others may want to get their JD near a specific industry epicenter — like the finance world of New York or the tech scene out West.

Pulling from our overall law school ranking, we've compiled a list of the best schools in the Northeast, as defined by the US Census Bureau. Our methodology draws data from the American Bar Association and focuses on the percentage of graduates who land full-time, long-term, highly coveted jobs, which includes positions at big law firms that pay well — those with over 251 employees— and federal clerkships. Read more about our methodology here.

Half of the schools on the list are located in New York, but the top spot goes to the University of Pennsylvania, which also topped the main list.

Read on to find out the 14 best school law schools located in the Northeast.

Additional reporting by Kaitlyn Yarborough.

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14. Cardozo Law School

Location: New York, New York

Percent of graduates with highly coveted positions: 16%

Bar passage rate: 86%

Median LSAT score: 159

Over 51% of students at Cardozo School of Law are women, making it the second highest percentage on the list behind Boston University (55%). According to U.S. News & World Report, it’s also in the top 10 schools for both dispute resolution and intellectual property law.

13. St. John's University

Location: Queens, New York

Percent of graduates with highly coveted positions: 14%

Bar passage rate: 85%

Median LSAT score: 158

Located a short subway ride from Manhattan, 81% of St. John’s University School of Law graduates take jobs in New York state. St. John’s boasts a total of nine academic centers aimed at helping students pursue areas of interest and refine their skills. JD candidates interested in studying abroad have the option to take courses in Rome, Paris, or Glasgow.

12. Temple University

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Percent of graduates with highly coveted positions: 14%

Bar passage rate: 84%

Median LSAT score: 160

As soon as JD candidates start at Temple University, they are immediately introduced to a number of experiential learning programs. Its practicum pairs students with a member of the faculty and a practicing attorney to work with clients at local organizations. Temple’s trial advocacy program is also ranked the second-best in the country, according to U.S. News & World Report.