NYLS students source-checked and edited journal articles written by leading scholars and practitioners, researched and analyzed state laws across the country, and monitored important cases—all while working remotely.
Sherbune Paul ’16 Elected President of the Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York
As a young child, Sherbune Paul ’16 wasn’t sure what lawyers did—but she knew she wanted to become one. Paul is now a Supervising Attorney at the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission. Tonight, she will be inducted as President of the Haitian American Lawyers Association of New York.
NYLS Named a Top School in Several Key Areas
NYLS earned accolades for its programs on legal technology, racial justice, public policy, and more.
NYLS Launches the James Tricarico Jr. Institute for the Business of Law and In-House Counsel
Made possible by a substantial gift from distinguished alumnus James Tricarico Jr. ’77, the Institute will prepare law students and practitioners for the future of in-house counsel roles.
Students Present Innovative LegalTech Tools to Microsoft
Three NYLS students recently built first-of-their-kind legaltech apps using Microsoft’s Power Platform and presented their work to Microsoft’s Legal Operations Technical Sharing Committee.
International Law Scholars Honor Professor Ruti Teitel’s Landmark Book on Its 20th Anniversary
Published in 2000, the book launched a new field—transitional justice—that applied a legal and scholarly framework to the rapid transitions to democracy many countries experienced during the late Twentieth Century.
NYLS Racial Justice Project Celebrates Key Win in Case Seeking Judicial Inquiry into Eric Garner’s Death
A major ruling today in Carr v. de Blasio paves the way for a judicial inquiry into the 2014 death of Eric Garner.
NYLS Wins Recognition in Family Law and Human Rights Law
preLaw Magazine has awarded NYLS “A” grades in Family Law and Human Rights Law.
In the News: Professor Alvin Bragg
On August 10, Professor Alvin Bragg, Co-Director of NYLS’s Racial Justice Project, delivered oral arguments on behalf of the family of Eric Garner. The hearing—held virtually—drew widespread media coverage.
NYLS’s Academic Programs and State-of-the-Art Facilities Recognized
NYLS has earned top grades in two fast-growing areas of law—plus special recognition for its vibrant downtown campus.