Course Description
Financial Empowerment Lab NYC is a “hands-on” course for MBA and law students that focuses on financial health and empowerment in underserved NYC communities, including Harlem and Washington Heights. Teams of 3-4 students (with at least one business student and one law student in each) partner with local non-profits and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) on a semester-long project that culminates in a pre-specified deliverable. In the process, students will be exposed to clients of the organization, develop a personal understanding of the financial and legal challenges facing underserved populations, and work on a project that will help the organization better fulfill its mission. This course emphasizes practical learning, innovative problem-solving, and strategic collaboration, enabling students to apply their skills in a meaningful context that contributes to economic justice and positive social change.
Schedule
Spring 2027 (full-semester) class:
- Exact date, time, and location TBD.
- Admission by application only. Enrollment capped at 48 students.
- Open to law students (JD, LLM) and business school students (MBA, EMBA). Note: EMBA students are welcome, but must be able to attend class on Wed mornings and commit to 5-6 hours of work during the week.
Applications:
- Applications will open in Fall 2026. The application page is not yet live, check back then.
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