Law Handbook With Exercises 3rd Edition In New York
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The Basics Abbreviate name of the state code. Name of the subject matter (if arranged by subject). Numerical information that indicates the individual statute (i.e. section number). Publisher of the code. Year.
The Bluebook style guide is used in the American legal profession for citation of all relevant sources. Additionally, the Chicago Manual of Style recommends its use for all citation of legal material.
For example, if you want to cite the web page for section 3601 of the Consolidated Laws of New York, you would begin the entry by listing the New York State Legislature in the Author element and putting Consolidated Laws of New York in the Title of Source element.
For statutes, it is acceptable to just use the section as the short citation as long as it doesn't confuse your reader. For instance, rather than 42 U.S.C. § 1983, you can just use § 1983. For New York, you can use § 120.05 rather than Penal § 120.05.
Article 78 proceedings are lawsuits mainly used to challenge an action (or inaction) by agencies of New York State and local governments. Article 78 proceedings are also sometimes filed against judges, tribunals, boards, and even private companies whose existence is based on statutory authority.
An article 78 proceeding describes when an individual (the petitioner) asks a state court to review a decision or action of a New York State body or officer.
Namely, if you were fired as a result of an arbitrator's Education Law § 3020-a or § 3020-b decision, and wish to challenge the firing, then you would have to file an Article 75, which is a type of litigation that challenges the decision of an arbitrator.
It is also possible to become a lawyer in New York without obtaining a law degree, if you complete some study at a law school and then work as an apprentice at a law office for four years. Lawyers in New York are regulated by the Courts.
How to become a lawyer in New York Earn a bachelor's degree. Pass the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) ... Attend law school in New York. Take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (MPRE) ... Take the New York State Bar exam. Register as a New York lawyer. Choose a practice to pursue.
Article 76 - Proceeding to Enforce Agreement for Determination of Issue. 7601 - Special Proceeding to Enforce Agreement That Issue or Controversy Be Determined by a Person Named or to Be Selected.
