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Author: Dean Ella Mae Estrada

Ella Mae Estrada

Which Law School Is Right for Me?

Posted on: February 2, 2026 February 2, 2026 Written by: New York Law School
Deciding which law school you will attend is not only a significant career decision, it’s also a very personal one.
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Requesting a letter of recommendation

Requesting a Letter of Recommendation

Posted on: July 20, 2022 November 16, 2022 Written by: Dean Ella Mae Estrada
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.
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The path to a powerful personal statement

The Path to a Powerful Personal Statement

Posted on: July 7, 2022 November 16, 2022 Written by: Dean Ella Mae Estrada
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.
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NYLS Launches Independent Journalism Project to Support Civic Reporting

New initiative at the Center for New York City and State Law will provide space, resources, and institutional support for journalists and provide new opportunities for students and faculty to learn and contribute
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Hon. Carla B. Freedman ’88 Shares Her Journey to U.S. Attorney and Magistrate Judge

In honor of Women’s History Month, New York Law School (NYLS) is excited to highlight the extraordinary leadership of The Honorable Carla B. Freedman ’88.
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NYLS Moot Court Team Wins Best Overall Brief at National Competition

Following a new appellate brief writing training program designed by Professor Ann Schofield Baker ’97, NYLS's moot court team won the award for Best Overall Brief at a recent competition.
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Black History in Lower Manhattan

In honor of Black History Month, New York Law School highlights the Black heritage embedded in our beloved neighborhood.
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No Place Like Home: The History and Future of Tribeca and NYLS

Explore the deep and enduring connection between Tribeca and New York Law School—one forged through shared history and strengthened through service and collaboration.
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