Albany Law School

Albany Law School Albany Law's outstanding location—the only law school within 90 miles of New York's capital—offe At Albany Law School, students go beyond the textbook.

Albany Law School is a small, private school located in the heart of New York State’s capital, where it has educated leaders since 1851. They make an impact in the community and in the lives of their clients, through opportunities on campus—such as The Justice Center and the Government Law Center—and at more than 140 field placements. Students have access to N.Y.'s highest court, federal courts, a

nd the state Legislature. Albany Law School offers the J.D. as well as master’s, LL.M., and certificate programs. With approximately 10,500 alumni practicing across the country and the world, Albany Law School’s graduates serve as a vital resource for students.

Albany Law School is proud to celebrate our 19th President and Dean, Cinnamon Carlarne, for being named to the 2026 Trai...
05/28/2026

Albany Law School is proud to celebrate our 19th President and Dean, Cinnamon Carlarne, for being named to the 2026 Trailblazers in Higher Education list by City & State.

The annual list recognizes leaders who are redefining higher education across New York, and Dean Carlarne’s impact is already transforming our institution. From recruiting some of our strongest incoming classes, to launching our Flex J.D. Program, to expanding the Edward P. Swyer Justice Center, her leadership continues to elevate Albany Law’s academic excellence and community impact.

We are also thrilled to congratulate Janet Silver ’03 on being named to this year’s list as well!

Read more about this recognition ⬇️
https://www.albanylaw.edu/news/dean-carlarne-named-city-states-tralblazers-higher-education-list

Expanding Access to Justice Across Rural New YorkAlbany Law School is proud to take on management of the statewide Rural...
05/26/2026

Expanding Access to Justice Across Rural New York

Albany Law School is proud to take on management of the statewide Rural Ready website, an initiative launched by the New York State Bar Association and led by partners including Appellate Division, Third Department Presiding Justice Elizabeth Garry '90 and NYSBA President Kathleen Sweet.

The Rural Ready platform connects attorneys with career opportunities in rural communities, helping address the growing access-to-justice gap across upstate New York.

🔗 Read the full announcement and explore Rural Ready: https://www.albanylaw.edu/news/rural-ready-partnership-expands-albany-law-school-manage-website

In remembrance and with deep respect, we commemorate the fearless heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of o...
05/25/2026

In remembrance and with deep respect, we commemorate the fearless heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our liberty

05/22/2026

Honoring our past. Elevating our future.

05/19/2026

Every signature holds a story of growth, resilience, and determination.

Class of 2026, thank you for the mark you’ve left on Albany Law School.

We can’t wait to see where you Practice, Serve, and Lead. 👨‍🎓⚖️💫

🎓Hugs for the Grads!👨‍🎓 Because one commencement post just wasn’t enough…The joy keeps rolling in as we get more photos ...
05/18/2026

🎓Hugs for the Grads!👨‍🎓

Because one commencement post just wasn’t enough…

The joy keeps rolling in as we get more photos from our 175th Commencement, and honestly, we can’t get over these moments of pure love and celebration.

Whether it was a long-awaited embrace, a tearful squeeze, or the classic “you did it!” bear hug, these snapshots say it all: This community shows up for each other.

Want to see the rest of the smiles, hugs, and happy tears?

👇 Check out the full photo album and tag someone you spot!
Full Album: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCU11N

🎉 A Historic Day at Albany Law School! 🎉 Today, we proudly celebrated our 175th Commencement—a momentous milestone honor...
05/15/2026

🎉 A Historic Day at Albany Law School! 🎉

Today, we proudly celebrated our 175th Commencement—a momentous milestone honoring more than 200 graduates who have spent the past three years forging their paths with grit, passion, and purpose.

From day one to walking across the stage, their hard work, resilience, and commitment to justice have shaped this unforgettable chapter in our history. And what better way to mark 175 years of legal education than with a class ready to Practice, Serve, and Lead?

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

📸 Stay tuned—more Commencement moments are on the way.

📖 Read the full story here: https://www.albanylaw.edu/news/albany-law-school-celebrates-175th-commencement

🎉 Albany Law School is proud to celebrate the promotion of five faculty members! 🎉Their dedication to teaching, scholars...
05/15/2026

🎉 Albany Law School is proud to celebrate the promotion of five faculty members! 🎉

Their dedication to teaching, scholarship, and service continues to elevate our community, and we’re excited to recognize their achievements:

✨ Distinguished Professor of Law Evelyn Tenenbaum
✨ Associate Professor of Law Dan Bollana ’16
✨ Associate Professor of Law Kanika Johar ’13
✨ Associate Professor of Law Caitlain Devereaux Lewis ’11
✨ Associate Professor of Law Dale Margolin Cecka

Help us congratulate our newly promoted faculty in the comments! 👇

Full story ⬇️
https://www.albanylaw.edu/news/albany-law-school-promotes-five-faculty-members

We’re proud to share that Elizabeth Rice, Head of Technical Services in the Schaffer Law Library at Albany Law School, h...
05/13/2026

We’re proud to share that Elizabeth Rice, Head of Technical Services in the Schaffer Law Library at Albany Law School, has been elected Vice Chair/Chair-Elect of the American Association of Law Libraries, Library Systems & Resource Discovery SIS.

This well-deserved recognition reflects her leadership, expertise, and dedication to advancing innovation in law librarianship. Please join us in congratulating her on this achievement! 👏📚

Celebrating the incredible members of our 175th Anniversary Committee!Thank you for your creativity, dedication, and har...
05/12/2026

Celebrating the incredible members of our 175th Anniversary Committee!

Thank you for your creativity, dedication, and hard work in making this milestone year truly unforgettable. We’re grateful for all you’ve done to honor Albany Law School’s legacy and build an inspiring year of celebration.

Celebrating our graduating Affinity Group members and students in the Lean Into Success program at this year’s 3rd Annua...
05/10/2026

Celebrating our graduating Affinity Group members and students in the Lean Into Success program at this year’s 3rd Annual Unity Brunch Celebration!

Thank you for building community, lifting others, and helping shape Albany Law for the better. We can’t wait to cheer you on as you cross the stage next week!

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