BNA, a leading legal publisher used extensively by practicing attorneys, can be a valuable component in your legal research toolbox.  Don’t miss these opportunities to learn how to use it effectively. No preregistration is required for any of the 45-minute sessions. Legal Research Using BNA Students will learn how to conduct legal research using BNA […]

Just a reminder that this coming Friday April 8, you can take your research skills up a notch (or two) by attending the annual Bridge the Gap Program, which this year is being held right here at NYLS.  Registration has been extended until Friday and you can register at the door for no extra cost.  […]

Want to develop practical skills and strategies for success in your summer job?  Register to attend the Bridge the Gap, an educational program sponsored every year by the Law Library Association of Greater New York.  This year’s Bridge the Gap will be held here at New York Law School on Friday, April 8.  Click here for […]

LexisNexis has recently launched the LexisNexis Associates Serving Public Interest Research (ASPIRE) Program, offering complimentary access to all 2009 law school graduates pursuing verifiable public interest service (non-profit or charitable) work.  Click here for complete details and registration information.

On April 1, 2009, the Rules of Professional Conduct will replace the New York Code of Professional Responsibility.  You can access the new rules at the New York State Unified Court System Uniform Rules page.  Highlights of significant changes in the new rules are available here.

From today’s New York Law Journal: Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye and the four presiding Appellate Division justices have formally adopted a new set of attorney ethics rules that proponents say brings New York lawyers in line with their counterparts in most of the rest of the country. The Rules of Professional Conduct align ethics […]

Among the Quick Links on your NYLS Portal Homepage you’ll see a link to the Website of the New York Law Journal. If you’re not already familiar with the NYLJ, you should take a look. It’s the daily newspaper of record for New York lawyers, providing unique coverage of both local legal issues, and the […]

Want to develop practical skills and approaches to master your summer employment? Attend the March 28, 2008 Bridge the Gap program at the New York City Bar, sponsored by the Law Library Association of Greater New York. Click here for a PDF version of the program announcement and registration form. This full-day program will enhance […]

Check out Beyond the Big Firm: Profiles of Lawyers Who Want Something More, a new title in the Mendik Library collection.  The book features profiles of more than thirty lawyers whose choices have led them to a wide variety of careers in law.  [KF299.P8 M67 2007]  Click here to view the table of contents.

The New York City Bar will again be offering free access to the City Bar’s library from May through August for all summer associates employed by a member of the association.   The Library is located at 42 West 44th Street in Manhattan.  Summer hours beginning May 21 will be Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – […]