The Morgan Lewis Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2023 Morgan Lewis Foundation Diversity Scholarship. The scholarship typically grants awardees $20,000 per year for their second and third years of law school and is open to first year (1L) […]
Onassis Foundation Scholarship Program
The Onassis Foundation Scholarship Program is now accepting scholarship applications. Awards consisting of $1,200 monthly payments for the duration of studies will be granted to Greek students in eligible programs of study. For more information regarding the application process and […]
Bowman and Brooke Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the Bowman and Brooke Future Defense Lawyer Scholarship. Up to two awards of $5,000 each will be granted to recipients, who may also be offered internships during pursuit of their law degrees and/or career […]
Spring 2023 Virtual Academic Advising Hours
The Office of Academic Services is offering virtual academic JD advising appointments during the Spring 2023 semester. These 15-minute appointments are available to all NYU Law JD students. Spring 2023: February 27 – April 17* Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:30 […]
Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law Summer Student Fellowship Program
The Center on Race, Inequality, and the Law engages in research, public education, advocacy, organizing, and litigation to advance its mission of shaping how people understand, diagnose, and address issues of race and inequality. We are seeking applications from 1L, 2L, and […]
Mar. 24: Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Program – Spring 2023 Business Plan Competition
The Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital program (formerly the Venture Fund) is excited to announce our Spring 2023 Business Plan Competition. Any current student or recent NYU Law graduate (Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022) with an interest in entrepreneurship is invited to […]
Mar. 3: Clinic Fair, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Students interested in applying to clinics and externships for the 2023-24 academic year are invited to attend our Clinic Fair, where they can meet with teachers and current students to get information and ask questions. Furman Hall 5th and 6th […]
Sign up to be a Current Student Volunteer for Admitted Students Days
Greetings from the Office of JD Admissions. We are so pleased to be able to resume Admitted Students Days programming this spring. We will be welcoming admitted students to campus on: Thursday, March 2 – Friday, March 3 […]
Optional Practical Training (OPT) for International Students on F-1 Status
When applying for OPT, please use the contacts below: Non-Tax LLMs Advisor: Office of Graduate Affairs law.graduateaffairs@nyu.edu Tax and ITax LLMs Advisor: John Stephens John.Stephens@nyu.edu JD Students Advisor: Monica de Jesus law.acadservices@nyu.edu When applying for OPT, it is critical to […]
Trans Rights & Representation Scholarship for 1Ls & 2Ls
OUTLaw is currently accepting applications for the 2023 Trans Rights & Representation Scholarship. The scholarship is a $10,000 annual award given to a current 1L or 2L at NYU Law who is dedicated to furthering the rights and/or representation of […]
NYHS Graduate Institute for Constitutional History Accepting Applications for Spring 2023 Seminar
The New-York Historical Society’s Bonnie and Richard Reiss Graduate Institute for Constitutional History (ICH) are now actively seeking applicants to participate in their spring seminar which will examine the timely topic of misinformation, the regulation of false speech, and how […]
Peer Tutoring Program: Requesting a Tutor
The Office of Student Affairs offers a peer tutoring program for students who are in need of, or interested in, additional academic support. Our free tutoring service is open to all JD and LLM students. Tutors are fellow students who […]
Peer Tutoring Program: Invitation to Serve as a Tutor
If you are a 2L or 3L (or LLM) student who has excelled in a course (here at NYU) and has a knack for teaching, we urge you to apply to tutor to a fellow student by completing the survey. […]
Spring 2023 Virtual Academic Advising Hours
The Office of Academic Services will offer virtual academic advising appointments during the add/drop period. These 15-minute appointments are available to NYU Law JD students, but priority will be given to 3Ls as we need to make sure students are […]
Presidents’ Day Holiday (February 20) & Legislative Monday (February 21)
Presidents’ Day Holiday (February 20) & Legislative Monday (February 21) In observance of the Presidents’ Day holiday, the University (and all Law School offices) will be closed from Friday, February 17 at 4:00 pm through Monday, February 20. The University […]
Full-Time LLMs and 3L JDs – May 2023 Graduation Information in Albert
Graduation Applications: • Please note we will enter a May 2023 Degree Application on behalf of full-time JD and LLM students. This application ensures that you are on the degree list and that you receive all mailings relevant to graduation. […]
Peer Tutoring Program: Requesting a Tutor
The Office of Student Affairs offers a peer tutoring program for students who are in need of, or interested in, additional academic support. Our free tutoring service is open to all JD and LLM students. Tutors are fellow students who […]
Peer Tutoring Program: Invitation to Serve as a Tutor
If you are a 2L or 3L (or LLM) student who has excelled in a course (here at NYU) and has a knack for teaching, we urge you to apply to tutor to a fellow student by completing the survey. […]
Deadline Feb. 6: C. Bainbridge Smith Scholarship
The C. Bainbridge Smith Scholarship provides scholarships to law school students who are residents of New York City, demonstrate character, intelligence, and promising aptitude for the law, and face a special economic disadvantage (including lack of funds, or physical or cultural […]
Monday, Feb. 6: Deadline to Register for Option A Writing Credit and Directed Research
If you are still considering adding an Option A writing credit or a Directed Research to your Spring 2023 schedule, please note that the deadline to do so is Monday, February 6, 2023. As COURSES is no longer available […]
Accessibility Support Virtual Drop-in Hours for Spring 2023
Rania Bakr, Accessibility Support Specialist in Academic Services, is offering virtual drop-in hours bi-weekly on Fridays starting February 10 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm. EST. Book an accessibility support appointment through Google Calendar. Please also have a look at our Academic […]
JD Degree Requirements
As noted on the Law School’s website in the J.D. Regulations and Requirements section, students must complete the following to graduate with the J.D. degree: • A minimum of 83 credits. Please note that if you have taken a class outside of […]
Full-time NYU School of Law Students Who Are Called for Jury Duty
Full-time NYU School of Law students are eligible to request a deferment of their jury duty service. If you receive a summons for jury duty to serve when classes are in session, bring the original summons to the Office of […]
CPT Webinar for F-1 JD Law Students
Are you an F-1 international student at NYU who’s interested in working/interning off-campus, but not sure what your next step should be? Chances are you’ll need work authorization in order to maintain your F-1 status. This workshop covers what you […]
Peer Tutoring Program: Requesting a Tutor
The Office of Student Affairs offers a peer tutoring program for students who are in need of, or interested in, additional academic support. Our free tutoring service is open to all JD and LLM students. Tutors are fellow students who […]
Peer Tutoring Program: Invitation to Serve as a Tutor
If you are a 2L or 3L (or LLM) student who has excelled in a course (here at NYU) and has a knack for teaching, we urge you to apply to tutor to a fellow student by completing the survey. […]
Deadline Feb. 2nd: Intellectual Property Legal Research and Brief Writing Competition
Brooks Kushman is pleased to announce its Intellectual Property Legal Research and Brief Writing Competition taking place on February 4th, 2023. This competition is geared towards those interested in intellectual property litigation. The first-place award is a $2,500 honorarium, and […]
Deadline February 3: MLK Oratorical Contest
The MLK Oratorical Contest is an annual event and a part of the larger NYU MLK Week. For years, NYU students have participated in and honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Grand Prize winner will be awarded an Apple […]
Deadline February 6: C. Bainbridge Smith Scholarship
The C. Bainbridge Smith Scholarship provides scholarships to law school students who are residents of New York City, demonstrate character, intelligence, and promising aptitude for the law, and face a special economic disadvantage (including lack of funds, or physical or cultural […]
Dropping a Course after the COURSES System Closes for a Particular Semester
After 9:30 a.m. on January 26, you can request to drop classes (or ONLY add Directed Research, Writing Credit, or Non-Law Classes that have not yet begun). Please use the Law Registrar’s Service Desk to submit a request for an Add or Drop. You will […]