MATTER OF FINKEL v. BROOKLYN LAW SCH.


61 Misc.2d 198 (1969)

In the Matter of Emanuel Finkel, Petitioner, v. Brooklyn Law School, Respondent.

Supreme Court, Special Term, Nassau County.

November 6, 1969


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jack B. Solerwitz for petitioner. Richard T. Farrell for respondent.


JOSEPH LIFF, J.

The petitioner asks the court to compel the respondent to issue to him a "J.D." degree.

Authority for establishing rules to carry into effect the laws and policies of the State relating to education is conferred upon the Board of Regents (Education Law, § 207). Pursuant to that authority that body provided (8 NYCRR 3.50 [b] [13]) that a "J.D." degree would be granted to those persons who before beginning the study of law had...

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