Touro Law launches scholars program

Touro Law Center Dean Patricia Salkin is pleased to announce the Jewish Law Institute Student Scholars Program, providing unique opportunities for promising students with a strong interest in Jewish law.

“This is an exciting new opportunity for a prospective law student who wishes to study the Jewish legal system,” said Dean Patricia Salkin. “Touro Law Center is rich with resources including the Jewish Law Institute and is well known within the Jewish community. This scholars program furthers our commitment to those pursuing Jewish Law.”

Following a competitive application process conducted by the Director of the Jewish Law Institute in conjunction with the Law Center’s Office of Admissions, highly qualified students will be accepted into the program and, upon enrollment at the Law Center, will receive tuition scholarships. Scholarship awards include at least one full tuition award for a highly qualified applicant.

Upon entering the Law Center, the Jewish Law Institute Student Scholars will meet with the Director of the Jewish Law Institute, who will assist them in developing an individualized plan for incorporating Jewish law as part of their legal studies and law school activities

The students will meet regularly with the Director, who will continue to guide and mentor the students throughout their law school careers and beyond.

The students will have special opportunities to participate in the activities of the Jewish Law Institute, to meet with leaders in the field of Jewish law, including both scholars and practicing lawyers, and to conduct research in Jewish law under the supervision of the Director of the Jewish Law Institute.

Founded under Jewish auspices by its first president, the late Dr. Bernard Lander, Touro College was chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York in 1970. Touro Law Center was established in 1980 as part of the College, a private, not-for-profit, coeducational institution based in New York City.

Samuel Levine, Professor of Law and Director of the Jewish Law Institute stated, “Touro Law is proud to have an active Jewish Law Students Association; we are home to an impressive Judaica Collection in our Gould Law Library; we have courses related to Jewish Law; and our Jewish Law Institute offers students the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities, including a Distinguished Lecture Series, conferences, scholarly publications, and programs in the Jewish community.” 

Any student interested in the program should contact the Office of Admissions at (631) 760-7010.