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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
The series consists of original certificates issued by the State Board of Regents endorsing the qualifying education of students who learned the practice of law through clerking rather than attendance at law school. Students were examined in accordance with regulations established by the Regents in subjects prescribed by rules of the Court of Appeals (arithmetic, grammar, geography, orthography, English and American history, and English composition). If the student was deemed qualified, certificates were issued.
Creator:
Title:
Regents' certificates of law students' qualifying education
Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:
1883-1887
Series Number:
J2015