September (or August in many places) finds students from kindergarten to post-graduate returning to the classroom.
And for those entering law schools (referred to as 1L’s), there’s the additional pressure of learning to “think like a lawyer” — particularly, the ability to write and research like one….
My favorite “go to” source for any attorney, from 1L to corner office partner, are the Nutshells. Every topic and practice area is covered concisely. And yes, there is a Legal Research in a Nutshell,Legal Writing and Analysis in a Nutshell, and one on making your litigation debut…. You’ll be ready for your close-up with..
Now that Britbox has made its hit series about my own favorite movie star, maybe it’s time to blog about a central legal aspect of Mr. Leach’s/Grant’s life. Archibald Leach became Cary Grant as an adult, forging a new identity that began with legally changing his name. For my mere mortal readers — here are…
While the American Thanksgiving holiday began during Colonial times and was officially established in November by President Lincoln, the spirit of giving is also part of humanity’s tradition of trying to improve society…. And, in the 1980s, a National Philanthropy Day with activities was first celebrated — and then made official by President Reagan in…
Alexander Hamilton’s epitaph notes that he was “a patriot, soldier and statesman whose talents and virtues will be admired long after this marble shall have mouldered into dust”. And with Lin-Manuel’s Musical, many now know of the duel that led to Hamilton’s early death. Secretary of Treasury, George Washington’s Aide de Camp, founder of the…
The New York Law Institute was honored to have Zoe Merriman and Jamie Muth of The Brennan Center for Justice stop by for a quick tour and chat…. As with all good conversation, NYLI and Brennan representatives learned from each other. We enjoyed hearing Jamie and Zoe speak enthusiastically about the work of the Brennan…
And what would St. Patrick’s Day be without a discussion of Irish history (and a bit of Irish Rebellion??) Thinking of joining in the research fun?? Click here for NYLI membership information…
The New York Law Institute will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. NYLI will reopen on Tuesday, January 20th at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the holiday!
