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Every new piece of legislation starts with a policy idea, but these ideas can come from many places. These could be ideas from a senator’s constituents, the result of research by the State or an outside organization or even something a legislator has personally experienced. These ideas then get passed through legislative committees where they are examined and analyzed by a group of lawmakers and other stakeholders in the process. This allows for a more thorough analysis of the bill and helps to create a law that is more effective, meaningful, and responsive to citizens’ concerns.
As new laws are considered and voted on, the committee system is crucial to how Congress creates its policies. The process allows for a thorough and streamlined review of the bill and gives members of Congress the opportunity to modify legislation before it goes through the full chamber vote. The process also reflects democratic principles of representation and accountability, giving citizens the chance to directly influence policy through their elected representatives.
NYLS Students Join World Leaders for Global Conversation on Justice
NYLS students were among those joining a global dialogue on justice hosted by the United Nations General Assembly on March 8. The event was the first time the UN had ever held such an event.
NYU School of Law Professors Earn Accolades in preLaw’s Winter 2023 Issue
A team of NYU Law faculty and students was awarded the top prize in the 2019 edition of the American College of Trial Lawyers’ Trial Advocacy Competition. The team competed against teams from around the world to win the prestigious award, which was presented at the College’s annual meeting in April.
Welcoming the Classes of 2027 and 2028 to NYLS
On August 1, NYLS welcomed the classes of 2027 and 2028 with a dynamic orientation designed to inspire, inform, and prepare the incoming students for their studies.
New York’s Governor to Keynote NYLS Commencement Ceremony
The Honorable Kathy Hochul, 57th Governor of the State of New York, will deliver the keynote address and receive an honorary degree at the 131st Commencement Ceremony on June 9. NYLS is pleased to welcome her as this year’s commencement speaker.
NYLS Patent Law Clinic Achieves Win for First-Time Inventor
The students in NYLS’ Patent Law Clinic helped their client to secure a US patent on technology that can help children with hearing loss by reducing the risk of electrode placement errors during cochlear implant surgery. The PLC consulted with and assisted the inventor throughout the application process and the litigation of his claim against a major US medical device manufacturer.
NYLS faculty and students are active in the community, bringing their expertise to a variety of organizations and events. Read more about the work of these dedicated individuals.