Take a break from your busy week and join PILC counselors and staff for an informal coffee hour! Enjoy refreshments and casual conversation in a relaxed setting — no agenda, no pressure. Whether you’d like to chat about your public …
Nov. 19: Gina McCarthy Speaking at NYU Law
On Monday, November 17, Gina McCarthy will be speaking at NYU Law about the potential for climate action at the state and local levels in the current moment, her work with America Is All In, and related topics. McCarthy is one of the …
Nov. 21: PILC Fair Info Session
PILC Fair registration opens on November 15! Come meet with PILC to learn how to register, apply for interviews, and utilize the online system. We will be available to help students with the registration process. Date: Friday, November 21, 2025 …
Elder Law and Special Needs Section T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Elder Law and Special Needs Section T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship of $3,500 will be awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student …
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The Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship. The scholarship will grant $3,500 to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is …
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Nov. 5: Deadline for ILHR Fellowships
The International Law & Human Rights (ILHR) Fellowships application is now available. The fellowship is undertaken with funding support from the Public Interest Law Center, and in partnership with the Institute for International Law and Justice. Eligibility: 1Ls, 2Ls, …
Nov. 10: Should You Apply for a 2L Summer in Big Law if You Want To Work in Public Interest After Graduation?
It can be difficult to decide whether to participate in private sector recruiting if you are planning, or considering, a public interest career, and that decision comes extremely early in law school. This session aims to give advice and perspective …
Nov. 11: Getting Out of NYC: Summer Internships Beyond the Big Cities
You may have considered spending your summer doing public interest work in New York City, Washington DC, or San Francisco, but have you thought about going to a smaller city or rural locale? Join us for a discussion with current …
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BWLC Book Talk: Irin Carmon’s Unbearable
Date: Wednesday, November 12 Time: 5:30 p.m. ET In-person, Vanderbilt Hall, Greenberg Lounge (open to the public) Join the BWLC in a book talk with award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Irin Carmon for her new book, Unbearable: Five …
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
The 2026-2027 Academic Calendar is now posted on the Law School website at https://www.law.nyu.edu/academicservices/academiccalendar/2026-2027-academic-calendar Please remember that both fall 2026 and spring 2027 will be thirteen-week semesters. Also keep in mind that: In fall 2026, classes will begin on …
New York Law Course Information and Reminder of the Upcoming Nov. 18 Registration Deadline for the Dec. 18 Exam
In conjunction with the adoption of the Uniform Bar Examination (UBE), the State Board of Law Examiners was directed by the Court of Appeals to create an online course, known as the New York Law Course (NYLC), and an online, …
The Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Honorable Joel K. Asarch Elder Law and Special Needs Section Scholarship. The scholarship will grant $3,500 to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is …
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The Real Property Law Section Scholarship
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Real Property Law Section Lorraine Power Tharp Scholarship. The scholarship will grant $7,500 to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student who is enrolled in a …
Elder Law and Special Needs Section T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship
The New York Bar Foundation is currently accepting applications for the Elder Law and Special Needs Section T. David Stapleton Memorial Scholarship. One scholarship of $3,500 will be awarded to a second year (2L) or third year (3L) law student …
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PILC Week Practice Area Panel Recordings Available
The various practice area panels from PILC Week are available here!
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 …
Panel Event & Reception – Regulating Wild Pets: Perspectives from New York
From tarantulas and tropical fish to parrots and reptiles, wild animals have long been bred, sold, and kept as pets in New York and elsewhere around the world. Yet their presence in our homes and communities raises complex questions …
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Tax Policy Fellowship/JD-LLM in Taxation Information Session
The Graduate Tax Program invites JD students to an information session to learn why tax is a great area to study at NYU Law and to hear the details of the Tax Policy Fellowship and the JD-LLM in Taxation joint …
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Oct. 27: Information Session with the Harris County Public Defender’s Office (Houston, TX)
Interested in learning about public defense in Texas? PILC is hosting Victoria Knott, Recruitment Director and Assistant Public Defender at Harris County Public Defender’s Office in Houston, TX, for an IN-PERSON information session on October 27 at 10:45 am. She …
Oct. 28: PILC Career Conversation with the Vance Center for International Justice
Date: Tuesday, October 28 Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m. Location: This is a virtual event RSVP here. The Public Interest Law Center invites you to sign up for a talk with the Vance Center for International Justice. The Vance Center’s Jaime Chávez …
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Oct. 28: Public Policy Careers in the Era of Trump
Join us for an insightful discussion hosted by the Furman Public Policy Scholarship Program, that will highlight various non-federal and non-executive branch careers in public policy in the era of Trump. This event will feature a special fireside chat with …
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Oct. 31: Call for Applications: 2026 Salzburg Cutler Fellows Program (2L, 3L, LLM)
Deadline for applications: Friday, Oct 31, 2025 at noon. See the 2026 Cutler Fellows Program Brochure, and NYU Law Call for Applications. NYU School of Law is accepting applications for the 2026 Salzburg Lloyd N. Cutler Fellows Program. Up …
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How to Request Academic Accommodations
The Accessibility Support team in the Office of Academic Services supports equal access to educational opportunities by working with students, faculty, faculty assistants, and administrators to coordinate and implement academic accommodations authorized for students by the Moses Center for Accessibility …
Suddenly Silent: Strategies to Speak Up and Stand Out
Do you find yourself slinking in your seat in class — looking for excuses not to talk or engage? You’re not alone! Join the Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center for an interactive, improv-based workshop custom-designed for NYU Law students that provides …
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PLI Plus Training
Join the Law Library on Thursday, October 23, at 1:30pm for a demo on PLI’s ebook platform and online research database, PLI PLUS. We will review search and browse functionality, customization features, and popular content with law schools. PLI PLUS …
Library Training: Resources for Archival Research
Are you working on a research project that requires you to locate and explore archival material? Join the Law Library on Wednesday, October 22 at 1:00pm for an instructional session on navigating archives. Resources discussed will include the Internet Archive, …
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1L Elective Registration Webinar on Thursday, October 23
Join the Office of Academic Services for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate the registration process for your 1L elective. Get guidance on how to bid for classes, upcoming registration dates, and tips on using COURSES effectively. …
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Oct. 21: Warren Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellowship Info Session
Have you ever considered pursuing a career in Education Rights? Join Todd Silverblatt, Supervising Attorney of The Warren Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Program at Mobilization For Justice, and Yariel Acevedo (’21), MFJ Staff Attorney and former Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Fellow, for …
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Oct. 23: Public Interest Law Firms Panel
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work at a public interest law firm? What are these law firms, and how do they differ from other firms and non-profit organizations? Come meet attorneys practicing at public interest firms in …
Oct. 23: 1L & 2L Summer International Internships Information Session (Virtual)
This virtual presentation will give you a basic overview of spending your 1L or 2L summer in international law, whether that is abroad or working on international issues while being based in the US, and we will go over some …
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