Student Life at Fordham Law

From the first day you arrive at Fordham Law, you will join one of five “houses” in our House System—an innovative program developed to create a smaller, more intimate community within the Law School. Each house is led by a faculty house leader and supported by upper-year student advisors, alumni mentors, and staff. Together, they are dedicated to helping you adjust to law school and take advantage of the many resources and opportunities that Fordham Law has to offer.

Our Office of Student Affairs is focused on enhancing the quality of life of students at Fordham Law and cultivating a diverse and supportive community where students feel a sense of belonging. Staffed by lawyers with deep experience in legal education, the Student Affairs team advocates for your academic and personal growth through student-centered programs and services, a broad array of diversity initiatives, academic advising, and personal counseling.

Fordham Law School is committed to helping you develop the full range of professional skills needed to flourish in today’s rapidly evolving legal landscape. Our Office of Professionalism has developed a robust set of initiatives designed to help you develop the social, emotional, and cultural competencies necessary to deliver outstanding legal representation and lead a satisfying life in the profession.

Students have a unique opportunity to become involved in projects that are helping people and changing the world through the Centers and Institutes at the law school.