This section of the American Association of Law Schools promotes the communication of ideas, interests, and activities among members of the section and makes recommendations to the Association of American Law Schools (AALS) on matters concerning state and local government law. An annual newsletter is available back to 2013.
Provides nonpartisan legal research and analysis that state and local governments need to better serve their communities. It prepares students for careers as skilled and leading attorneys in public service while informing nationwide conversations on government and the law.
The Center offers exploration, explanation, and analysis of New York City and State government, policy, and law via programs and publications, research and analysis, news and explainer articles and a wide variety of public events and podcasts. Covers CityLand and City Law
Effective September 26, 2025, welcome to the new CityAdmin Online Library, the New York City Administration document repository. CityAdmin is no longer hosted by New York Law School. Documents are searchable.
The Local and State Government Law Section of the New York State Bar Association has a free resource center on municipal ethics. Get PDF versions of articles, statutes, and NYS Attorney General’s Opinion letters.
From Westlaw, topics include liability and litigation; government administration; public finance and economic development; and regulations and zoning. Resource types include practice notes; standard documents and clauses; checklists; and toolkits.
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