New York Law School recently welcomed the Classes of 2029 and 2030 to campus for 2026 Orientation, a week of programs introducing students to the NYLS community, the study of law, and the tools they need to step into their law school journey.
Meet NYLS’s Newest Postgraduate Fellows in Social Justice
Three graduates from New York Law School’s Class of 2026 are advancing their commitment to social justice through fellowships focused on immigration, LGBTQ+, and disability rights.
Take a Glance at NYLS’s 2026 Entering Class
As NYLS welcomes new students during Orientation Week, learn more about the academic accomplishments, professional experience, and diverse perspectives of the incoming class.
Community Service in Practice: BLSA Mentorship and Outreach Initiatives
Throughout the Spring 2026 semester, Christina Harris ’26, Vice President for the Day Division of the Black Law Students Association, led a series of community-centered initiatives designed to expand access to legal knowledge and create meaningful connections between law students and youth.
Exploring LGBTQ+ Legal History Through CURED: Screening and Discussion
New York Law School (NYLS) recently hosted a screening and panel discussion of CURED, a 2020 documentary chronicling the fervent activism that led to the removal of homosexuality from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1973.
From the Archives: Women of New York Law School
Throughout its 135-year history, many New York Law School alumni have played important roles in advancing women’s rights while also distinguishing themselves across the legal profession and public service.
Black History in Lower Manhattan
In honor of Black History Month, New York Law School highlights the Black heritage embedded in our beloved neighborhood.
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.
Jose Almanzar ’11 and Pablo Segarra ’17 Reconnect During DBA’s Dominicana Week
Last month, New York Law School (NYLS) alumni Jose Almanzar ’11 and Pablo Segarra ’17 participated in “Dominicana Week,” a Dominican Bar Association (DBA) event designed to inspire collaboration and foster meaningful dialogue within the DBA community.
Critical Themes From NYLS’s Education Justice Symposium
On March 28, 2025, the Wilf Impact Center for Public Interest Law at New York Law School convened a symposium, Progress Report: Education Justice 50 Years After Goss v. Lopez.