New York Law School

New York Law School, located in historic TriBeCa district in Lower Manhattan, is in the heart of New York City’s legal, government, financial, and emerging tech centers. Its faculty has built the school’s strength in key areas of the law, including business and finance, government and public interest, intellectual property, media, technology and applied sciences

“To enhance the learning experience, we are leveraging our location by embracing and integrating New York City as our classroom," said Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell. "This is where it all happens. And what happens in New York City matters everywhere. Indeed, our nationally ranked clinical and experiential learning programs afford every student the chance to gain the real-world legal experience and contacts needed to be competitive in the new job market.”

NYLS received all A's in family law, business, tax, IP, alternative dispute resolution, trial advocacy and litigation from preLaw magazine. Its other popular programs include real estate, fashion, international law, and financial services law, among others. 

NYLS, which was founded in 1891 and is one of the oldest independent law schools in the country, opened a 235,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in 2009, which provides students with the latest technological advancements.

The building houses the law library, classrooms, public event spaces, and several areas designed to promote student collaboration.