NYLS’s chapter of the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has won the 2019–20 “Chapter of the Year” award for the Northeast Region of the National Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA).
New Report Finds New York Has Severe Racial Disparities in Traffic Enforcement and Driver’s License Suspensions
A new report released today by the Racial Justice Project at New York Law School (NYLS) found that New Yorkers of color are disproportionately stopped, ticketed, arrested, charged, and convicted for traffic violations and driving on a suspended license.
Clinic Reflection: My Client’s Journey to a New Life in the United States
NYLS graduate Trisha Sobha ’19 reflects on the experience of representing a young Yemeni woman, “S.,” in the Asylum Clinic.
New York Law School Launches New York Census and Redistricting Institute Ahead of Critical 2020 Census and State and City Redistricting
New York, NY (November 7, 2019) – New York Law School (NYLS) today announced the launch of its New York Census and Redistricting Institute. The Institute will engage and educate public institutions, nonprofit organizations, and the public about law and policy relating to the national census in 2020 and subsequent city and state redistricting. It is the first institute of its kind for a New York City academic institution and will provide unique and timely research opportunities for NYLS students.
NYLS and the Interfaith Center of New York Announce New Partnership and 2019–20 Training Programs
NYLS and ICNY Are Collaborating on Religious Diversity Education Programs That Will Benefit Students, Practicing Lawyers, and the City’s Diverse Religious Communities New York, NY (October 17, 2019) – New York Law School (NYLS) and the Interfaith Center of New York (ICNY) today announced…
Alumni Spotlight: Anand Sharma ’97
Sharma recently reflected on his new role, his career path, and NYLS.
NYLS Team Wins Asylum for Client Escaping Persecution in Ghana
NYLS’s Asylum Clinic has succeeded in securing asylum for M.A., a man who fled Ghana seeking safety in the United States.
Sharon Brown ’13 LL.M. Named an Influential Woman in Tax Law
Sharon Brown ’13 LL.M., a partner at Barclay Damon LLP, has been named to Law360’s 2019 “Influential Women in Tax Law” list.
“If You’re Like Me, You Can’t Sit By”: The New York Times Spotlights Professor Benson and the Safe Passage Project
A recent New York Times column spotlights Professor Lenni Benson and the Safe Passage Project, the nonprofit she founded at NYLS.
Post-Graduate Spotlight: Danney Salvatierra ’19
Salvatierra recently reflected on her time at NYLS and her professional goals.