Subject Matter Field Placements
In Subject Matter Field Placements, upper-level students earn academic credits while gaining practical experience in a supportive real-world setting. Students interested in applying for a subject matter field placement can find more information in Student Resources on the NYLS Portal.
International Human Rights Field Placement and Seminar
This offering is a two-course combination that explores various uses of the law and conceptions of justice in the area of international human rights.
New York City Law Department Labor and Employment Field Placement
This field placement gives students the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on all aspects of litigation handled by the Labor and Employment Law Division of the New York City Law Department.
New York City Law Department Tort Defense Field Placement
This field placement and co-requisite seminar on state and local government expose students to the practice of municipal law.
Restorative Practices Field Placement
This field placement offers students a placement in a nonprofit or government agency that uses restorative practices or principles in their work, usually as one of the tools or approaches in their work in a legal or legal-adjacent area.
Securities Arbitration Field Placement
In this placement, students will learn how to conduct factual and legal analysis, draft pleadings, and represent clients in securities arbitration proceedings before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority under the supervision of experienced attorneys.
Wall Street Business and Financial Services Field Placement
This field placement serves as an opportunity for upper-level students to gain practical experience within the business and financial services industry.