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.
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
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.
Throughout the spring semester, the NYLS Dispute Resolution, Moot Court, and Trial Competition teams achieved some impressive wins! Read about their recent competition victories.
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.
Community Service in Practice: BLSA Mentorship and Outreach Initiatives - NYLS News
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.
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
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.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🙌 You make us so proud. 🎓 🎉
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 .🎓 🎊
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.
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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