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Helpful Arrival Information

Academic Information

LMS (Brightspace)

From , click on the Learning Management System (Brightspace) link found in the Academics tab.
Use LMS (Brightspace) to access class websites where faculty post course materials and messages.

Moses Center for Accessibility and Inclusive Culture

Students requesting academic accommodations are advised to reach out to the Moses Center for Student Accessibility as early as possible in the semester for assistance. More information can be found on the  website.

Early Reading Assignments for Classes

Professors may assign readings for the first day of classes. Assignments may be posted at the web page of the Law School website at the link above or at Classes.

SBA - Posted Class Outlines

The SBA (Student Bar Association – Law’s student government) posts outlines of classes made by students in prior years. Intended to supplement a student's own work and not to replace it, these can be helpful study aids as you make your own course outlines/notes. Note that the content of these student-authored outlines has not been checked by the SBA or faculty for errors and misstatements.

Required Electronic Law School Forms

Complete the by August 25, 2023. 

     Law Library Information

The Law Library provides extensive information resources and research services. Law Library has highly trained librarians and staff always ready to provide high-caliber service. Please review the 2024-2025  Law Library Information for information on access and library resources.

For additional information, please visit the Law Library website.

Digital Casebooks

  1. They do not have every casebook in electronic format but their inventory is changing every day

  2. Students can use discount code WA to obtain a 15% discount with password at checkout
  3. (aka red and black titles)
    Digital casebooks are approximately 40% less than hardcover
How to Obtain an Enrollment Certification

Students can obtain enrollment verifications via Albert. Enrollment verification documents contain your name, major, enrollment history, including full-, half-, or part-time terms, and expected graduation date.

Please visit the website regarding  for instructions and more information on how to obtain verification documents.

Health/Wellness Requirements

Student Health and Immunization Records

New York State Law and/or New York University policy requires all incoming students to , including a health history; proof of immunization against measles, mumps and rubella; and to acknowledge that they have received information regarding meningitis or provide proof of vaccination(s).

Deadline: July 15 (for students starting in Fall 2024)

Learn about Events and Connect with Students

Community Advisors

Community advisors are students who coordinate activities in the residence halls at the Law School. Similar to residence assistants in an undergraduate dormitory, CAs host social events, send out email blasts, and provide resident support to Law students who live on campus. Names and contact information for community advisors are posted in the Law School residences.

 

Law Calendar

View .

The Docket

 publishes notices of Law School events, important administrative bulletins, and other notices of general interest to the Law School community.

Student Group Email Lists

From , find the Groups card. Many student organizations both at the Law School and University-wide maintain listservs which you can join to receive emails about activities and events. You will also be able to browse all available listservs at by clicking on "Browse all" when you log into Groups. Settings can be managed by going to “My groups.” Please be aware that you will need to use your email (e.g. netID@nyu.edu) in order to sign-up for listservs.

You may also go to the Student Organizations page of the Law School website where you will find a list of student groups.  For information about a group and the email address of its leaders, click on the name of a student group. You may reach out to student group leaders via email to request to be included in emails that go out to group members.

Important Locations

Card Center ( ID Cards)

7 Washington Place
For access to buildings and facilities, obtain your card at the Card Center with proof of identification such as a passport. Please visit  for more information.

Bookstore

726 Broadway; Tel: (212) 998-4678
Current information for the can be found online. Bring your student ID card and/or your university ID (N number) and/or your course names and numbers so that you can easily find the books required for your courses.

Student Health Center

726 Broadway 3rd and 4th floors
Tel: (212) 443-1000
All matriculated students may use the whether enrolled in an -sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan or maintaining alternate health insurance coverage. SHC offers routine and walk-in primary care and women’s health services at either no cost or at reduced cost.

Information regarding including the online enrollment and waiver processes, deadlines, plan benefits, referral requirements and coverage for dependents can be found online

Athletic Facilities

Information regarding athletic facilities at can be found in .

Technology Assistance - Helpdesk & WiFi

To log in to ’s wireless network, click on ‘nyu’ from the list of available networks. When prompted enter your NetID and Home password. 

For additional assistance, please contact Law IT HelpDesk

Key Resources

and NYC Resources

For guidance on the many resources available to you at the Law School, the University and in NYC, visit Community at Law and /NYC Resources.

Office of Global Services (OGS)

383 Lafayette St.
The (OGS for short) provides information on visas, tax and employment, visitors, and other topics of interest to international students. The OGS website will give you more information about OGS programs, services and events, and to make sure that your email is configured to receive OGS messages.

Center for Student Life

Kimmel, 60 Washington Sq. South, 7th floor
The helps students University-wide navigate and the City. Offers many fun events and activities for graduate students to meet fellow students from schools across the University.