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New York Law School New York Law School is one of the oldest independent law schools in the US, located in Tribeca, NYC. program.

Founded in 1891, New York Law School is an independent law school located in Lower Manhattan near the city’s centers of law, government, and finance. New York Law School’s renowned faculty of prolific scholars has built the School’s strength in such areas as constitutional law, civil and human rights, labor and employment law, media and information law, tax law, real estate and urban legal studies

, international law, financial services and regulation, and a number of interdisciplinary fields. The School is noted for its nine academic centers: Center on Business Law & Policy, Center on Financial Services Law, Center for International Law, Center for New York City Law, Center for Professional Values and Practice, Center for Real Estate Studies, Diane Abbey Law Center for Children and Families, Institute for Information Law & Policy, and Justice Action Center. New York Law School has more than 13,000 graduates and currently enrolls some 1,365 full-time students and 400 part-time students in its J.D. New York Law School was founded by the faculty, students, and alumni of Columbia College Law School led by their founding dean, Theodore Dwight, a major figure in the history of legal education. In 1904, the Law School established one of the nation's first evening divisions to provide those in the workforce, or with family obligations, a flexible alternative to full-time legal studies. From its inception, New York Law School's Lower Manhattan location, in the midst of the country's largest concentration of government agencies, courts, law firms, banks, corporate headquarters, and securities exchanges, has made immersion in the legal life of a great city an essential part of the School's identity and curriculum. In 2012, New York Law School, continuing its tradition of bold and innovative leadership, named Anthony W. Crowell, former Counselor to New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Board Chair of the Brooklyn Public Library, the 16th Dean and President of the Law School. Dean Crowell joined the School in May 2012 and is poised to maximize New York Law School’s strengths and bring it recognition as a leader in legal education.

NYLS’s Tax LL.M. is frequently selected by New York Law Journal readers as one of the top programs in the state. By taki...
06/05/2026

NYLS’s Tax LL.M. is frequently selected by New York Law Journal readers as one of the top programs in the state. By taking this year’s survey, you can once again help NYLS be recognized as No. 1! Vote here: bit.ly/4dUPvc8

As artificial intelligence reshapes the legal profession, NYLS launched a first-of-its-kind program to give graduating s...
06/04/2026

As artificial intelligence reshapes the legal profession, NYLS launched a first-of-its-kind program to give graduating students practical AI knowledge and skills to approach the technology strategically.

As artificial intelligence reshapes the legal profession, NYLS launched a first-of-its-kind crash course designed for graduating 3L day and 4L evening students.

Throughout the spring semester, the NYLS Dispute Resolution, Moot Court, and Trial Competition teams achieved some impre...
06/02/2026

Throughout the spring semester, the NYLS Dispute Resolution, Moot Court, and Trial Competition teams achieved some impressive wins! Read about their recent competition victories.

In Spring 2026, NYLS teams have demonstrated their excellence and earned accolades across multiple competitions.

Throughout the spring semester, Christina Harris ’26 and the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) led a series of commu...
05/26/2026

Throughout the spring semester, Christina Harris ’26 and the Black Law Students Association (BLSA) led a series of community-centered initiatives designed to expand access to legal knowledge and create meaningful connections between law students and youth.

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.

We've loved celebrating our Class of 2026 this week! 🎊 Relive the excitement of graduation with our Commencement recap, ...
05/22/2026

We've loved celebrating our Class of 2026 this week! 🎊 Relive the excitement of graduation with our Commencement recap, and browse the photos and videos celebrating our graduates: bit.ly/3Rna5dP

It was a joy to celebrate the Class of 2026 this week and an honor to hear New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin del...
05/20/2026

It was a joy to celebrate the Class of 2026 this week and an honor to hear New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin deliver inspiring remarks to our graduates.

The 316 fresh graduates of New York Law School will hold a unique and versatile power and freedom as they carry their degree, said City Council Speaker Julie

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🙌 You make us so proud. 🎓 🎉
05/18/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🙌 You make us so proud. 🎓 🎉

It's an incredible day to celebrate our Class of 2026! ☀️ Our 134th Commencement Ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. Watch liv...
05/18/2026

It's an incredible day to celebrate our Class of 2026! ☀️ Our 134th Commencement Ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. Watch live to celebrate with our community — www.nyls.edu/commencement .🎓 🎊

What a beautiful day to celebrate our Class of 2026 with family and friends! 🎓 ⚖️ 🎉 See you tomorrow at Lincoln Center f...
05/17/2026

What a beautiful day to celebrate our Class of 2026 with family and friends! 🎓 ⚖️ 🎉 See you tomorrow at Lincoln Center for our 134th Commencement Ceremony!

For family and friends unable to attend the ceremony in person, we invite you to join the celebration virtually and tune in to the livestream tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. at www.nyls.edu/commencement.

We'll be sharing photos and videos of our graduates on our website and across social media platforms, so make sure to tag us or message us if you want to share your Commencement celebration.

Last month, students in the Congressional Consumer and Civil Justice Clinic took a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with...
05/12/2026

Last month, students in the Congressional Consumer and Civil Justice Clinic took a trip to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional staffers and distribute legislative memos on the national policy issues impacting the civil justice system that they had studied and researched throughout the semester.

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