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NYLI’s Top 5 eBooks on MLK Jr.

Great historical figures, such as Martin Luther King Jr., often become obscured by their seemingly familiarity.To get to know MLK Jr. better ,we recommend these 5 eBooks from our collection:

5. Dangerous Friendship: Stanley Levison, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Kennedy Brothers by Ben Kamin — for a history that reads like a […]

By |January 16th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on NYLI’s Top 5 eBooks on MLK Jr.

NYLI Closing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The New York Law Institute will be closed on  Monday, January 16, 2023 in celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  NYLI will reopen on Tuesday, January 17th at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the holiday!

By |January 11th, 2023|Announcements|Comments Off on NYLI Closing for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Elvis Presley’s Top 5 Hits… in Court !!

Elvis may have left the building but his court room hits keep coming!

Here are — in the opinion of The New York Law Institute — the top 5 cases involving Elvis Presley.

5. Elvis Presley Enterprises v. Capece (141 F. 3d 188) Known as the “Love Me Blenders” case, The […]

By |January 9th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Elvis Presley’s Top 5 Hits… in Court !!

Nerd Heaven — National Archives has a New Catalog!

If you find yourself conversationally stranded at a librarians’ cocktail party — you may just want to casually announce that the National Archives has a new catalog. And then watch as Nerd Nirvana descends upon the room!

New features of the National Archives catalog include:A Mobile Friendly Experience Improved 508/accessibility Enhanced image viewing […]

By |January 4th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Nerd Heaven — National Archives has a New Catalog!

Happy New Year!

From all of us here at NYLI…Happy New Year everyone!

By |January 2nd, 2023|Announcements|Comments Off on Happy New Year!

NYLI Early Closing for New Year’s Eve

NYLI will be closing early on Friday, December 30th for New Year’s Eve at 2pm and will be closed on Monday, January 2nd for the New Year’s holiday. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd.

We here at NYLI wish you a very Happy New Year!

By |December 28th, 2022|Announcements|Comments Off on NYLI Early Closing for New Year’s Eve

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

By |December 26th, 2022|Announcements|Comments Off on Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

NYLI Closing for Christmas

The New York Law Institute will close early at 2:00pm on Friday, December 23rd and will be closed Monday, December 26th for the Christmas holiday. We here at NYLI wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

By |December 21st, 2022|Announcements|Comments Off on NYLI Closing for Christmas

Are Standardized tests going the way of the Dodo? ABA closer to eliminating them for law school admission

Standardized tests for school admission has come under increasing scrutiny. SATs are no longer required for some colleges, and specialized High Schools are considering a more holistic approach in crafting new admission policies.

The American Bar Association has been debating its requirements of standardized tests for Law School admission since the Spring.

And Bill […]

By |December 19th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Are Standardized tests going the way of the Dodo? ABA closer to eliminating them for law school admission

December 15th…National Bill of Rights Day.. Top 5 Websites to help you celebrate!!

Why December 15th? Well because on that date in 1791, the new United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution , confirming the fundamental rights of its citizens.

Presidential Proclamations — and Federal Legislative History materials — available on ProQuest Congressional — accessible through […]

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