My Garfinkel Scholarship Transformation
This article was written by Adoracion Hernandez. Ms. Hernandez is the 2018 David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship Second Prize winner. Born in Spain, she … More My Garfinkel Scholarship Transformation »
Category: Education
Education Impact
Photo: Middle schoolers gain insight into New York’s legal history. Courtesy of photographer Editha Mesina & BHSEC As the weather gets warmer and students … More Education Impact »
The Garfinkel Essay Scholarship: A Teaching Circle
This article was written by Christine Mooney, our inaugural Historical Society of the New York Courts Teaching Fellow. Prof. Mooney is an attorney and … More The Garfinkel Essay Scholarship: A Teaching Circle »
Changes Coming to the David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship
The 2017-2018 cycle of the David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship has begun, and we’re bringing some changes to the competition! After 11 years, the … More Changes Coming to the David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship »
Teachable Moments
This article was written by Dr. Julia Rose Kraut. Dr. Kraut is the inaugural Judith S. Kaye Teaching Fellow and taught “Civil Rights, Civil … More Teachable Moments »
It’s Possible! Reflections from a Garfinkel Essay Scholarship Mentor
This article was written by Charles Scruggs, a professor of history at Genesee Community College who has mentored many Garfinkel Essay Scholarship participants. He … More It’s Possible! Reflections from a Garfinkel Essay Scholarship Mentor »
Education Projects at the Historical Society
Photo: Students from Bard High School Early College on a courthouse tour. In the early 2010s, the Society partnered with Bard High School Early … More Education Projects at the Historical Society »
“Justice and the New York Courts”: Reflecting on Two Workshops Held in Rochester, NY
This article was written by Rachel Cavell, a practicing attorney with an office in Kingston, New York. Ms. Cavell is also a faculty associate with the … More “Justice and the New York Courts”: Reflecting on Two Workshops Held in Rochester, NY »
My Experience as the Inaugural Winner of the Garfinkel Essay Scholarship
This blog entry was written by Elijah Fagan-Solis, the inaugural winner of the David A. Garfinkel Essay Scholarship when it first launched in 2008. … More My Experience as the Inaugural Winner of the Garfinkel Essay Scholarship »
Thank you, Judge Kaye
This article was written by Julia Rose Kraut, J.D., Ph.D. Julia is the inaugural Judith S. Kaye Fellow and will continue teaching “Civil Rights, … More Thank you, Judge Kaye »