Brooklyn Law School highlights 2024 successes in new report

August 7, 2024 Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Brooklyn Law School's main building, a beacon of legal education and community engagement in Downtown Brooklyn. Eagle file photo by Rob Abruzzese

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Brooklyn Law School recently released its 2024 Impact Report, which highlights its progress and achievements over the past year. The report underscores the school’s commitment to accessible, high-quality legal education and showcases numerous milestones and accolades.

“We soared to inspiring new heights in making those dreams a reality this year,” said Dean David Meyer when he explained the importance of alumni and donor support in the school’s success.

Among the notable achievements, 18 percent of the incoming 1L class in 2023-24 are first-generation Americans. The report also revealed that 92 percent of enrolled students received scholarships and grants. The Class of 2024 contributed 87,000 hours to pro bono and public service work.

Brooklyn Law School earned high marks for its programs, including an A+ in both Practical Training and Business Law from preLaw Magazine and an A in Criminal Law. The school’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Honor Society won first place in the National Mediator Competition. Additionally, Brooklyn Law ranked 38th as a “Go-To Law School” based on the percentage of graduates hired by the largest U.S. law firms.

Dean Meyer thanked the alumni and donors who played a crucial role in these successes. He said that significant contributions, such as Allen Grubman and his wife Deborah’s $1.5 million gift to establish the Allen Grubman Chair in Media and Entertainment Law, aim to position Brooklyn Law as a premier institution for media and entertainment law studies.

“Just like our students, we believe there are no barriers to what we can accomplish together,” added Meyer.

Similarly, Les Fagen’s establishment of the Fagen Professorship honors his father, Herman Fagen, and supports the school’s mission of educational access. Challenges from alumni Sandy Hausner and Barbi and Warren Lazarow also generated over $350,000 in additional student support.

Student success stories featured prominently in the report. Marlon Amaya, a first-generation college graduate, was able to pursue his legal education at Brooklyn Law thanks to the David Perlman Scholarship. Amaya is set to join the Cook County State Attorney’s Office in Chicago after graduation.

The report also acknowledged ongoing faculty support and development. The newly established Fagen Professorship and Grubman Chair are expected to enhance the school’s academic environment and attract top-tier scholars.