Everyone has heard of March Madness. But for aspiring attorneys in New York State, nothing compares to the month of May when the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial championship brings May Madness to courtrooms across the state.
Massapequa High School topped dozens of other Nassau County teams to win the regional competition for the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial competition. The Massapequa Chiefs faced North Shore Hebrew Academy in the regional finals last month. Judges score teams on several factors including professionalism in their presentation of a hypothetical case. “I … Continued
The New York State Bar Association has added bar associations in Buenos Aires, Madrid, and Barcelona to its international partnerships, and plans to sign an agreement with the Rome Bar Association next week.
Huntington High School topped dozens of other Suffolk County teams to win the Region VIII championship of the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial competition.
Following claims of election interference in the 2020 election, state legislatures across the country are amending voting laws and election procedure to alter or eliminate regulations that were eased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Some child custody cases in New York have taken on an extra dimension with parents disagreeing over whether their children should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Other parents have asked Family Court judges to require ex-spouses to be tested for the virus before visiting with their children. At a panel discussion presented by the New York … Continued
1982 was a landmark year for new technologies like the Commodore 64 personal computer and the portable CD player. It was also the first year high school students from around New York competed in the New York State Bar Association’s state wide Mock Trial Tournament. In 2022, Mock Trial is celebrating 40 years of giving … Continued
The New York State Bar Association strives to promote equal access to justice for all, and NYSBA members’ zealous advocacy for immigrants is one-way attorneys work to achieve that ideal. Shayna Kessler and Steve Yale-Loehr, co-chairs of NYSBA’s Immigration Representation Committee, focus on education and advocacy to improve the plight of immigrants. The committee hosted … Continued
The child welfare system is plagued by racism, with children and families receiving vastly different treatment depending on the color of their skin, the New York State Bar Association found in a new report that outlines reforms required to prevent the breakup of Black families.
Nearly 750 attorneys took part in specialized training on how to help Ukrainian refugees apply for Temporary Protected Status or TPS.