The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice: admissions and school facts
The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (DBN 13K483) is a New York City public high school in DUMBO-Downtown Brooklyn, Brooklyn with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Its average SAT is 930 (2024-25), against a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools. 90% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- Average SAT
- 930
- NYC median 871.5
- 4-year graduation
- 90%
- College and career rate
- 79%
- Students
- 403
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)K08X
Focus: Law & Government
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
94 seats · 95 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice (SLJ) offers a challenging academic program with an emphasis on law and justice. We offer a nationally recognized college and career readiness curriculum. Through integrated partnerships, supportive relationships, and rigorous coursework, students develop strong communication skills and an understanding of the role law plays in society. SLJ students participate in the democratic process through Student Council, Town Hall meetings, and Youth Court. SLJ graduates are strong readers and writers who think critically, work cooperatively, and question constantly. Families and community members stay involved through an open door policy, frequent home contact by advisors, and monthly family events.
Courses and languages
AP courses (6): English Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Microeconomics, Psychology, Seminar, United States History
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
Boys: Basketball, Soccer
Clubs: Art Club, Black Student Union, Chess Club, Broadway's Babies, Dance, Speech & Debate, Drama & Creative Arts, Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA), Yearbook, Young Men's Initiative, Young Women's Association, StuCo, Latino Culture Club, Local Programs, Opportunity Programs, Study Abroad, Internships
Students
- Girls
- 60%
- English language learners
- 3%
- Students with disabilities
- 22%
- Economic need index
- 79%
- Asian
- 3%
- Black
- 58%
- Hispanic
- 33%
- White
- 3%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 83%
- Rigorous instruction
- 60%
- Supportive environment
- 65%
- Family and community ties
- 84%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 283 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Neighborhood
- DUMBO-Downtown Brooklyn
- Subway
- 2, 3, 4, 5, R to Borough Hall; A, C, F to Jay St - Borough Hall; B, Q to DeKalb Av; G to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; J, Z to High St
- Bus
- B103, B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67, B69, B93
- School hours
- 8:40 AM – 3:30 PM
- Building access
- Fully Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice?
The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the average SAT at The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice?
The average SAT was 930 in 2024-25, compared with a median of 871.5 across NYC high schools (DOE data, students who took the test).
What is the graduation rate at The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice?
90% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 79% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice and how do you get there?
The school is at 283 Adams Street, Brooklyn. Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, R to Borough Hall; A, C, F to Jay St - Borough Hall; B, Q to DeKalb Av; G to Hoyt & Schermerhorn; J, Z to High St. Bus: B103, B25, B26, B38, B41, B45, B52, B54, B57, B61, B62, B63, B65, B67, B69, B93.
Other high schools nearby
- Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women
- City Polytechnic High School of Engineering, Architecture, and Technology
- George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School
- Brooklyn International High School
- Science Skills Center High School for Science, Technology and the Creative Arts
- Urban Assembly School for Music and Art
Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are