Nyu student handbook law

Please note that NYU's rules and policies are subject to change, in light of evolving public health conditions and governmental regulations and guidance. Students are expected to review communications from the University and periodically review the NYU Returns webpage about any updates throughout the year. Failure to abide by University policy and rules related to COVID implicates the health and safety of our community and, as such, may subject students to discipline under the University Student Conduct Policy.

For University-wide issues, the University has established a confidential email covidcompliance nyu. Matters related to employee noncompliance will be handled by University Human Resources, while matters related to student non-compliance will be addressed by the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards, in accordance with the University Student Conduct Procedures.

New York University is committed to the overall educational and personal development of its students and views the unique experience of living in a residence hall as contributing significantly to such development.

It is important to maintain an appropriate residence hall environment. Behavior guidelines specifically applicable to University housing are described below and in your housing license agreement. All students are expected to comply with the expectations set forth in the New York University Student Conduct Policy.

In addition, the following policies have been enacted for residence halls managed by the Office of Residential Life and Housing Services:. Residents are required to abide by all New York State and New York University regulations regarding the use of alcohol.

These rules specify that persons under 21 years of age are prohibited from possessing or consuming any alcoholic beverage. Additionally, in residence halls, persons under the age of 21 may not be in the presence of alcohol or alcoholic beverage containers.

Any form of smoking, including the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, hookahs, or devices such as an electronic cigarette or a vaporizer to do so, is prohibited in all areas of all University residence halls. Furthermore, smoking may not occur within close proximity to or cause the obstruction of any building entrance, covered walkway or ventilation system. Pipes, bongs, hookahs, and other such smoking devices are not permitted in the residence halls.

Residents will receive residence hall specific information about fire safety and evacuation procedures at the beginning of each term from their Resident Assistant RA or RHD. It is extremely important that residents familiarize themselves and their guests with all applicable fire safety procedures in their assigned building. Residents who fail to comply fully with applicable fire safety procedures, such as those who fail to abide by building emergency evacuation procedures or who otherwise violate rules and regulations related to fire safety, will be subject to student conduct action.

All NYU owned or leased buildings are equipped with fire alarms that are tested regularly. The following items are prohibited in the residence halls and will be confiscated:. Additionally, outside furniture can contribute to pest problems. All rooms are furnished appropriately for its occupants with a desk, dresser, and bed.

Keeping or caring for pets or animals in any residence hall is not permitted with the exception of fish in a tank no larger than ten gallons, dogs identified as service animals or emotional support animals previously approved by the Moses Center for Student Accessibility.

Failure to do so, may result in a conduct action. The University expects students and their guests to respect the reasonable expectations of privacy of other individuals within the community. Residents are expected to keep sound to reasonable levels and to comply with requests to reduce sound levels that are intrusive. Use of amplifiers or P. Pianos are not permitted in residence hall rooms. Musical instruments may be played only in designated practice areas.

Such space may not be available in all residence halls. Contact the residence hall staff if you have any questions about these guidelines. Residents are responsible for complying with New York City ordinances that include additional restrictions on noise after 11 PM on weeknights and 1 AM on weekends. Residents must observe hour quiet hours during University designated examination periods. The residence hall government with the approval of the Residence Hall Director may specify other quiet hour periods.

Residents should follow university rules and policies which regulate behavior and use of the public spaces in the residence halls. Face coverings must be worn while in common areas and lounges. Face coverings must cover both nose and mouth. Eating is not permitted in lounges. You are permitted to lower your mask for a brief moment to sip water or another beverage when using a common space or lounge.

You must immediately return your mask over your nose and mouth between sips. With consideration to the health and safety of our community members, the guest policy will continue to be implemented in stages. Associate Director Miriam Eckenfels-Garcia works closely with many LLM students, advising them on a broad range of domestic and international public interest careers and pro bono opportunities, as well as the hour pro bono requirement of the New York State Bar.

PILC sponsors a wide variety of educational and career development programs throughout the year. Programs that PILC has sponsored include:.

There are many student organizations relevant to students interested in public service. Participation in these groups offers opportunities for education, leadership and service. The Office of Student Financial Services is a versatile service center, administering scholarship, grant, and fellowship programs.

Their staff is available to assist in resolving issues with lenders, guarantors, and federal or state agencies. As your liaison to the main University Bursar and Financial Offices, they encourage you to contact them first with concerns about your bill, payments, or financial aid. NYU Law Library has highly trained librarians and staff always ready to provide high-caliber service. Their collections have historically been regarded as among the deepest research collections not only in the country but also in the world.

They make every effort to continue in this tradition, keeping pace with the ever changing nature of legal and interdisciplinary research. In order to maintain a position of predominance in the global legal academic field, they are committed to staying on the forefront of technological change, as the ways in which people conduct research evolve continuously. Classroom activities can have multimedia components, making the most of the Smart Classroom technology. Class Web pages extend the learning beyond the classroom.

A computer lab is located in the Law Library and e-mail workstations are available throughout the School of Law. There are also Web-based services available only to law students. In addition, all exams whether in-class or take-home are taken on laptops. In-class exams can be uploaded to the server after completion of an exam.

Take-home exams are uploaded to the server within a specific time frame. Every student is required to have a laptop with wireless access to the Internet for academic purposes. Please note that the ITS department does not provide or arrange repair services for student-owned machines. For specific information about the services provided, as well as helpful information on laptop use see the ITS Handbook available in the Information and Technology Services office or visit our website.

The Dean is responsible for the administration of the Law School, including the academic program, admissions, financial management, operations, communications, development and alumni relations, and the various centers and institutes.

He encourages students to e-mail him with any questions or concerns or to make an appointment to see him in his office by contacting his assistant: Ken Seagreaves. Throughout the academic year, the Dean holds roundtable discussions with prominent guests who have used their law degrees in a variety of non-traditional ways.

Please feel free to contact the Office of the Dean via their general email. It assists students from other countries with all matters of special concern to them and serves as a referral source to other University departments. The OGS maintains an extensive website with helpful information for students with F-1 and J-1 visas including information on taxes, employment, and programs of interest to international students. All international students are required by law to do the following:.

No student will be denied services. The multidisciplinary staff of board-certified physicians and highly trained clinicians provide confidential, comprehensive health and wellness services for routine and acute medical care, counseling and wellness services, and health education. There are fees for some procedures performed at the SHC. Students may be billed for deductibles, co-insurance or fees not covered by insurance.

A Sample of Services Chart with a list of free and billable services can be found online. Please visit the SHC website for hours of operation and additional information about each of our services. The high cost of healthcare in the United States presents a potentially serious financial risk to students. Therefore NYU requires that all students registered in degree-granting programs maintain health insurance.

Most students are automatically enrolled in either the Basic Plan or the Comprehensive Plan as part of the course registration process, but have the option of upgrading or downgrading their coverage. CWS offers students short-term individual counseling, group counseling, toolkits, referrals, walk-in counseling and psychiatric medication management services.

All services are provided at no out of pocket expense to students. CWS has providers who specialize in issues that are unique to Law School students. CWS and the Wellness Exchange work to meet the needs of all students by creating individualized plans and connecting them with services in a timely fashion. Students can be connected to counseling in two ways: scheduling a brief phone appointment by calling the main office , or a Wellness Exchange walk-in session at Broadway, suite They can also provide you with referrals in the NYC community for long-term counseling.

The Wellness Exchange Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with professional counselors offering support for a variety of concerns. What kind of problem is appropriate to discuss with a CWS counselor? Anything that troubles you. Clinics and externships combine work in the field with seminars and simulation exercises.

Please visit Clinics and Externships for more information regarding clinic opportunities for LLM students. If you would like to contact a student who participated in a particular clinic or externship, please write to the Office of Graduate Affairs. The Hauser Global Law School Program brings to the Law School renowned international academics from a wider variety of fields who teach courses open to all Law School students, not merely to those who anticipate careers as international lawyers.