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NYLS Students Weigh In With Their Advice for 1Ls
We spoke to 2Ls and 3Ls to get their best advice for first-year students, and they offered words of encouragement from people who truly understand.
Nonprofit and Small Business Clinic Advocates for New York’s Taxi Drivers
When it comes to advocacy, it’s a family business for Tanvir Ashraf. He’s fighting for members of the Taxi Workers Alliance—including his dad.
Message From the Dean: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Today we recognize International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Anti-Semitism has been a scourge for many centuries, and the Holocaust and World War II was a singularly devastating event that nearly destroyed the Jewish people, and the entire world.
New York Law School Receives $10 Million Gift From Arthur (’59) and Diane Abbey
New York Law School announced today it is receiving a historic $10 million gift from Arthur and Diane Abbey, totaling $17 million from them in charitable giving to the Law School over 60 years. As lifelong champions of the Law Achool, NYLS’s main academic building will be named “Abbey Hall.”
Message From the Dean: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
As we prepare for the new semester, we honor the memory of our nation’s most iconic civil rights leader, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Trustee Ross F. Moskowitz ’84 Receives Diversity Trailblazer Award
New York Law School congratulates Board of Trustees member Ross F. Moskowitz ’84 as he receives the John E. Higgins, Esq., Diversity Trailblazer Award from the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Leadership and Impact: NYLS at the Annual Meeting of the Association of American Law Schools
The Association of American Law Schools (AALS) held its Annual Meeting in San Diego, California from January 3–7, 2023. The Meeting’s theme centered around, “How Law Schools Can Make a Difference,” and New York Law School was very well represented.
NYLS’s Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic Secures Client’s Release
We hear from two Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic students who worked on behalf of a client whose release they secured.
Congress Approves $560 Million for Civil Legal Assistance at Law Deans’ Urging
In May of 2022, 99 law school deans signed a letter to the United States Congress imploring legislators to provide increased funding for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) to address what they called “the ever-growing justice gap in America.”
11 NYLS Alumni Join the New York City Law Department
New York Law School (NYLS) is “New York’s law school,” and in that spirt, we continue our proud tradition of public service and civic leadership. To that end, we are thrilled that 11 members of the NYLS Class of 2022 joined the New York City Law Department as Assistant Corporation Counsels.
Thriving Through New Experiences in the Securities Arbitration Clinic
“I had the opportunity to apply the rules of securities law to real cases in the Securities Arbitration Clinic.”
New York Law School’s Top 10 Stories of 2022
Take a look at some of NYLS’s top feature stories from around the law school community in 2022.
(Message From the Dean) Off the Shelf: Top Picks for Winter Reading
As finals come to an end, we write in response to requests from a number of you for recommendations of books to read over winter break.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, December 2022
In the December edition of Humans of NYLS, we sat down with four engaging law students, nominated by their peers, and got to know them as people and future legal professionals.
NYLS Roundtable: Why Did You Choose to Go to Law School?
We sat down with New York Law School students in our Day Division and NYLS Pro Evening Division to find out what drew them to apply for law school.
NYLS Receives High Marks From preLaw Magazine’s Fall 2022 Issue
New York Law School is proud to be recognized as a leader in business law, criminal law, tax law, and racial justice.
Moot Court for Gen-Z: NYLS Street Law Clinic Teaches Legal Skills to High Schoolers
After a semester of classes with Street Law Clinic students, high school students from the Charter High School for Law and Social Justice came to NYLS to show off their skills in a moot court competition.
New York Law School’s Asylum Clinic Wins Critical Victory
After a 20-year battle, NYLS’s client, Mr. H., was finally granted asylum in the United States. From Indonesia to New York City, read about Mr. H.’s winding journey through an impossible immigration system and the NYLS students and faculty who helped him start a new life.
NYLS Roundtable: What’s the Best Thing About Your NYLS Experience?
We sat down with New York Law School students in our Day Division and NYLS Pro Evening Division to find out their favorite aspect of NYLS.
A Thanksgiving Message From the Dean
Thanksgiving is a quintessential American holiday—a time to join together, reflect, and express gratitude for all that we have, big and small.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, November 2022
Meet the law students featured in November’s edition of Humans of NYLS, and read about their career goals after law school.
NYLS Roundtable: How Have NYLS Scholarships Helped You?
We sat down with students from our Day Division and Evening Division to discuss how scholarships at NYLS have given them the opportunity to become the lawyer they dream of being.
Message From the Dean on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is a time for the nation to come together and celebrate our veterans, and to honor their contributions and sacrifices.
New York Law School Law Review Publishes Race, Bias, and Advocacy Edition
New York Law School is proud to publish a special edition of the New York Law School Law Review, featuring groundbreaking scholarship by faculty who lead the School’s Race, Bias, and Advocacy course and racial justice programs.
NYLS Interviews Judge Judy Sheindlin ’65: Leading the Way for Women in Law
Judge Judy Sheindlin ’65 has had a remarkable legal career and blazed a trail for women in law. In an interview with New York Law School, she reflected on the changes to the legal landscape since the beginning of her career as well as her legacy and her enduring impact on the future of women in law.
Alumni Spotlight: Eric C. Henry Jr. ’10
Meet an alumnus who’s working hard to support his beloved New York City community and making tremendous strides in bettering the lives of his fellow New Yorkers.
Hon. Carolyn Walker-Diallo ’03 Honored for Accomplished Career
At this year’s Brooklyn Bar Association (BBA) annual awards, Hon. Carolyn Walker-Diallo ’03 was named one of the recipients of the 2022 Lynn Terrelonge Bridge to Diversity Award.
Message From the Dean Condemning Anti-Semitism
NYLS leadership and student leaders condemn rising anti-Semitic rhetoric and acts of violence against Jewish people.
The 11 Best Places to Eat Near New York Law School
At New York Law School, we’re extremely proud of our hometown and our vibrant neighborhood. We rounded up our Student Ambassadors’ favorite places to grab a meal in between classes or study sessions.
Meet Our Law Students: Humans of NYLS, October 2022
In the latest Humans of NYLS series feature, get to know a few of the law students who are leading in student organizations across campus.
New York Law School Launches an Honors Externship in Washington, D.C.
New York Law School (NYLS) has launched their new “NYLS in D.C. Honors Externship” program this semester. The externship provides NYLS students with in-person work placements, including at The Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Justice, leading advocacy groups and technology firms, and law firms, among others.
4 Ways to Prioritize Your Mental Health as a Law Student
Here are four things NYLS students can do to manage their mental health.
NYLS Earns Recognition in Key Areas
In preLaw magazine’s 2022 Back to School issue, New York Law School (NYLS) was recognized for its exceptional programs in several key areas.
Mayor Eric Adams Appoints NYLS Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell to the City Planning Commission
Nominated by Mayor Adams and confirmed by the City Council, Dean Anthony Crowell will serve the remainder of a five-year term while continuing his work leading New York Law School.
Desireé Hernández ’08 Receives 2022 Immigrant Justice Award
An experienced immigration attorney, Desireé Hernández is being honored for her leadership and work on behalf of immigrants in New York.
Introducing the 2022–24 New York Law School Postgraduate Fellows in Social Justice
Following graduation from New York Law School, several postgraduate fellows are continuing their work in areas of social justice using skills they honed over their time at the School.
Josephine Bahn ’16 Leads ABA Young Lawyers Division
Josephine Bahn ’16 will serve a one-year term as national Chair of the American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division.
Summer Internships: NYLS Students Share Their Experiences
Four NYLS law students discuss highlights from their summer internships and how their experiences helped them grow professionally.
Field and Campus: Spring 2022
Catch up on some of the spring programs, events, and achievements from 185 West Broadway.
Faculty Highlights: Academic Year 2021–22
New York Law School faculty are dedicated educators and renowned experts in their respective fields. Their scholarship and professional achievements advance the rule of law and legal educational excellence in New York and across the nation.
NYLS Alumnus Anthony Cannataro ’96 to Lead New York Court of Appeals
As newly-designated Acting Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, Anthony Cannataro ’96 will lead the State’s Judiciary.
NYLS Welcomes New 1Ls to Orientation
In preparation for a bright new school year, New York Law School welcomed its newest 1L students to a two-week orientation.
Distinguished Adjunct Professor Michael Pastor Offers Expertise in New Interview
Distinguished Adjunct Professor Michael Pastor joined the Pathway To Success video series for an interview with host Valerie Phillips, Associate Partner and Head of Americas Legal Practice, Danos Associates.
NYLS’s Joe Plumeri Center Receives $50,000 Justice for Heroes Grant
New York Law School’s Joe Plumeri Center for Social Justice and Economic Opportunity is proud to receive New York State’s Justice for Heroes grant, which provides funding for law schools that offer innovative programs to assist service members, veterans, and military families with legal services.
Requesting a Letter of Recommendation
A successful letter of recommendation will showcase an applicant’s academic and personal strengths and will speak to the qualities that makes the applicant unique.
Distinguished Adjunct Professor Peter J. Strauss Honored for Pioneering Work in Elder Law
Distinguished Adjunct Professor Peter J. Strauss was honored as the 2022 recipient of the 28th Annual NAELA Theresa Award for his outstanding work in elder law and advocacy for individuals with disabilities.
The Path to a Powerful Personal Statement
A personal statement rounds out a law school application with critical information about the applicant: It shows who they are as a person, a student, and a future lawyer.
NYLS Alum Anthony Perrotto ’14 Named New LeGal Board President
New York Law School congratulates Anthony Perrotto ’14 on his appointment as Board President of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York (LeGaL).