On the evening of October 23, NYLS hosted a gathering of esteemed legal minds for A Conversation on Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law With Two Presiding Justices.
Message From the Dean on Honoring Juneteenth
On June 19, our nation celebrates Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States.
Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic Client’s Conviction Vacated After Years of Work
On May 16, 2024, after serving 23 years in prison, Stephen Carrington, represented by the Post-Conviction Innocence Clinic (PCIC) at New York Law School (NYLS), was exonerated in Brooklyn Supreme Court.
Racial Justice Project Honors 70th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
On the 70th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, New York Law School’s Racial Justice Project reflects on the decision’s impact and legacy.
NYLS’s Paulina Davis Wins $45,000 Award for Housing Documentary
Paulina Davis, Senior Advisor for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at New York Law School (NYLS), recently won the 2024 DocPitch Audience Award for her feature documentary, “The Co-op: The Kids of Dorie Miller.”
Professor Penelope Andrews Participates in International Peace Institute Panel
For International Women’s Day on March 8, John Marshall Harlan II Professor of Law Penelope Andrews, Director of the NYLS Racial Justice Project, joined a significant panel discussion hosted by the International Peace Institute (IPI) in collaboration with the Malala Fund and the Atlantic Council.
Learning New Skills and Finding Belonging in the Pre-Law Pipeline Program
Every spring, applications open and preparations begin for NYLS’s Undergraduate Summer Pre-Law Pipeline Program. To get a sense of the program, we’re looking back at last year’s session.
Black History Month Event: Honoring Justice Thurgood Marshall
On February 8, 2024, NYLS’s Racial Justice Project hosted an event honoring the legal icon Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Top Grades for NYLS in Academics, Diversity, and Campus
In its latest issue, preLaw magazine awarded New York Law School top grades for key academic programs in addition to highlighting our impressive Tribeca campus and diversity initiatives.
Our Journey to the Birthplace of the Environmental Justice Movement
Students in the NYLS Civil Rights and Disability Justice Clinic share their experiences at the 2023 Summit on Climate, Environmental Justice, Racism, and the Law.