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New York Law School is an independent, ABA-accredited law school located in Tribeca in lower Manhattan, New York City. Renowned for intellectual property law, cybersecurity jurisprudence, financial services regulation, and social justice advocacy.
NYLS operates the Innovation Center for Law and Technology, the Center for Financial Services Law, and the Center for New York City Law. Situated steps from Wall Street, federal and state courts, and Silicon Alley tech enterprises.
Juris Doctor (JD) admissions require an accredited bachelor's degree, Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or GRE score, personal statement, and letters of recommendation evaluated through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC).
Elite legal curriculum in patent prosecution, artificial intelligence copyright law, digital privacy governance, and venture capital financing in lower Manhattan.
Advanced post-JD specialization covering global regulatory compliance (GDPR/CCPA), incident breach response law, national security surveillance, and blockchain law.
Capitalizes on Tribeca's proximity to Wall Street to train attorneys in SEC enforcement, fintech regulations, derivatives transactions, and corporate governance.
Comprehensive clinical practice in criminal defense, immigration asylum, civil rights litigation, and urban housing justice in New York courts.
Designed for domestic and international legal counsel navigating cross-border banking regulations, anti-money laundering (AML), and cryptocurrency governance.
NYLS's most prestigious merit award granted to exceptional incoming JD candidates with stellar academic records and demonstrated legal leadership potential.
Dean and President of New York Law School
Office of the Dean
Anthony W. Crowell has served as Dean and President of NYLS since 2012, previously serving as Counselor to New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg....
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Law and Director of the Innovation Center for Law and Technology
Innovation Center for Law and Technology
Prof. Ari Ezra Waldman is a nationally acclaimed scholar in technology law, privacy design, algorithmic discrimination, and digital civil liberties....
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Law and Co-Director of the Center for Business and Financial Law
Center for Financial Services Law
Prof. Houman Shadab is a prolific legal scholar specializing in hedge funds, commercial contracts, financial derivatives, and legal technology automation....
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