Administrative Law – NYLE Exam 2025/2026 | 90+ Questions & Answers | SAPA, FOIL, Judicial Review, Open Meetings Law | New York State Bar

This expertly curated study guide provides over 90+ fully answered and updated questions for the Administrative Law portion of the New York Law Exam (NYLE) for the 2025/2026 testing cycle. Designed to assist law students and bar candidates in mastering complex administrative procedures and state-level legal doctrines, this document focuses on the New York-specific interpretation and application of administrative law concepts. Key areas covered include: State Administrative Procedure Act (SAPA) requirements for rulemaking and adjudication Delegation of legislative authority and the scope of agency power Due process in administrative hearings, including rights to counsel, cross-examination, and burden of proof Judicial review of agency actions: standing, ripeness, exhaustion, standard of review, and Article 78 proceedings Discovery, subpoenas, and evidentiary rules in admin proceedings Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and public access to records Open Meetings Law, including executive sessions and reporting requirements Subpoena authority, investigatory powers, and constitutional limitations (e.g., search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment) Finality, judicial deference, and “arbitrary and capricious” standards This document is particularly beneficial for: JD and LLM students preparing for the NYLE (New York Law Exam) Law school students enrolled in Administrative Law, New York Practice, or State Constitutional Law courses Bar candidates seeking a targeted review of administrative doctrine as tested on the NYLE Legal professionals pursuing continuing legal education (CLE) in administrative law, government litigation, or regulatory practice All content aligns with the New York Board of Law Examiners' guidelines and includes case law references such as Gruen v. Chase, Block v. Ambach, Ryan v. NY Tel Co., and NY v. Burger, offering students valuable context and legal precedent. Keywords: NYLE, administrative law, SAPA, Article 78, FOIL, subpoena power, due process, CPLR, judicial review, agency regulations, Open Meetings Law, administrative hearings, agency rulemaking, New York Law Exam, standard of review, public records, legal procedure, New York Bar, statutory interpretation, administrative subpoenas