The New York State Judicial Institute is excited to announce that the New York Legal Education Opportunity (NY LEO) 2026 Cohort applications are now open.

The New York Legal Education Opportunity Program (NY LEO)
https://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/leo

The New York Legal Education Opportunity Program (NY LEOis designed to prepare students entering law school with the tools needed for academic success in law school. Through an intensive five-week summer program, NY LEO assists college graduates in acquiring the fundamental and practical skills necessary to succeed in law school. The NY LEO Program is administered by the Honorable Kathie E. Davidson, Dean of the New York State Judicial Institute and Salihah R. Denman, J.D., LL.M., Director of NY LEO. All classes and activities are administered and implemented at the New York State Judicial Institute. Students live onsite and participate in the program full-time. Experienced law professors provide instruction in first-year law school core courses as well as in legal research, writing and analysis. As part of the program, NY LEO Fellows will also have the opportunity to visit courts in session and meet with members of the judiciary and other legal professionals. NY LEO Fellows will also participate in the annual Moot Court competition.

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To learn more about the NY LEO and how to apply visit  http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/leo.

Sincerely,
NYS LEO Program
and Director of Student Initiatives
Administered by the
NYS Judicial Institute
84 North Broadway
White Plains, NY 10603
[email protected]
http://ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/leo
914 824-5800