In February 2026, the New York Law School Team, consisting of competitors Sam Walsh ’27, Sarah Lara ’27, and student coaches Jacqueline Zamora ’26 and Jerin Jabin ’26, participated in the regional competition hosted by Regent University School of Law.
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.
Top Stories of 2025
Revisit a few of New York Law School’s feature stories and highlights from around the law school community in 2025.
NYLS Dispute Resolution Team Achieves Impressive Mediation Win
Two Dispute Resolution Team members recently earned first and second place in the National Mediator Competition.
NYLS Earns “Straight As” in Top Academic Areas
The Back to School and Fall 2025 preLaw magazine issues recognize New York Law School (NYLS) for our exceptional programs in several key areas.
Top Marks for NYLS in preLaw Magazine
At New York Law School (NYLS), we take an innovative approach to legal education and we’re proud to train our students in practice areas that prepare them for the future.
Two NYLS Alumni Named to “Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” List
As NYLS joins the broader community in celebrating Pride Month, we’re excited to spotlight Anthony Perrotto ’14 and Maverick James ’19, who have been named to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s 2025 list of “40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40.”
NYLS Celebrates Equal Justice Works Fellows
New York Law School (NYLS) proudly congratulates Megan Johannesen ’25 and Alexandra Ogunsanya ’24 on their selections as Equal Justice Works (EJW) Fellows.
NYLS Announces 94% Employment Rate for Class of 2024; 90% Employed in Gold Standard Jobs
New York Law School (NYLS) has achieved a 94% overall employment rate for the Class of 2024, with 90% of the class in jobs considered “gold standard” bar-required or J.D.-advantage positions.
NYLS Teams Shine Across National Competitions
In recent weeks, NYLS teams have excelled across multiple competitions, winning gold and earning top honors for their exceptional oral advocacy and legal writing skills.










