Specialized The Supreme Court of the State of New York, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department, or simply the First Department, is one of the four geographical components of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, the intermediate appellate court of the State of New York.

The First Department of the Appellate Division holds jurisdiction over the Counties of New York and the Bronx.

Along with the state's other three Appellate Departments, it shares responsibility for all admissions to the New York bar.

However, once admitted by one department, a new attorney may practice in any New York state court.

Over 3,000 appeals, 6,000 motions, and 1,000 interim applications are determined each year.