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A Alternative Dispute Resolution
20+ Clinics 170+ Students in Clinics
Over 180 Courses available
"A" in Criminal Law
A Intellectual Property
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A+ Family Law
10+ Subject Matter Field Placements 170+ Students in Externships
87% bar exam passage rate for call class of 2025 first-time takers and 100% New York February 2026 bar exam passage rate for Class of 2026 February graduates and Pro Bono Scholars
15+ Simulation Courses 300+ Students in Simulation Courses
A in Human Rights Law

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NYLS Dean and President Anthony W. Crowell Named #7 on The National Jurist’s List of 25 Most Influential People in Legal Education

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