Brightspace at CUNY Law

Brightspace is CUNY Law’s new online platform for managing courses, materials, and communication.

As our new cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS), Brightspace is where faculty post syllabi, readings, assignments, and grades—and where students submit work, check deadlines, and engage with their courses, whether in person or online.

Designed to support teaching and learning across all formats, Brightspace integrates with tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Panopto to support live sessions, recorded lectures, and multimedia content. Faculty can organize materials in clear modules, use built-in rubrics to streamline grading, and track student engagement along the way.

Whether a course meets face-to-face, online, or both—Brightspace helps keep everyone connected, organized, and ready to learn.

Overview: A New Platform for Teaching and Learning

Brightspace is CUNY Law’s new learning management system starting Fall 2025. It’s where faculty and students will access everything related to a course—from syllabi and readings to assignments, announcements, and grades.

Why the Change?

Brightspace offers a more flexible, mobile-friendly platform that supports student success and accessible course design. The switch reflects a University-wide shift and CUNY Law’s commitment to equity, engagement, and modern tools that meet the needs of our academic community.

Rollout Timeline

  • Summer 2025: Pilot courses begin
  • Fall 2025: Full course migration

For Students

  • Submit assignments, track deadlines, and check grades

  • Join discussions, download materials, and stay in sync with your courses

  • Access everything through your browser or the Brightspace Pulse app

For Faculty

  • Organize your course in easy-to-navigate modules

  • Use built-in rubrics for grading and feedback

  • Share content across multiple formats: in-person, hybrid, or fully online

  • Integrate Zoom, Teams, and Panopto directly into your course pages

About the Brightspace Pulse App

  • Get real-time alerts for new grades and announcements

  • See upcoming deadlines, tasks and due dates in one place

  • Check in on your courses from your phone

Faculty Resources

Support Contacts:

Paul Cabrera (paul.cabrera@law.cuny.edu) ⏤ Faculty & Student Training

Tasha Pierre (tasha.pierre@law.cuny.edu) ⏤  Tech Support

Additional Resources

Student Resources

Support Contacts:

Paul Cabrera (paul.cabrera@law.cuny.edu) ⏤ Faculty & Student Training

Tasha Pierre (tasha.pierre@law.cuny.edu) ⏤  Tech Support

Additonal Resources

Training & Support

Faculty & Staff Training: Register for upcoming live webinars and access on-demand video training to support your transition to Brightspace.

Student Support: In-app tutorials and video resources are available to help you get comfortable using Brightspace quickly.

Support Contacts:

Paul Cabrera (paul.cabrera@law.cuny.edu) ⏤ Faculty & Student Training

Tasha Pierre (tasha.pierre@law.cuny.edu) ⏤  Tech Support

FAQ

What is D2L Brightspace?

Brightspace, by D2L, is a modern, cloud-based Learning Management System that streamlines digital teaching and learning at CUNY Law. It offers an intuitive and user-friendly experience for in-person, hybrid, or fully online classes, allowing faculty to seamlessly organize content, engage with students, and enhance communication. With integrated tools like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Panopto, instructors can deliver interactive course content while students benefit from structured folders, reusable resources, and robust discussion forums that promote active learning.

Why are we migrating to Brightspace?

CUNY Law is migrating to Brightspace to unify and modernize its online learning ecosystem, fostering greater flexibility, efficiency, and accessibility for all students and faculty. From easy-to-use rubrics and gradebooks to support for diverse exam types and course materials, Brightspace empowers instructors and streamlines course management—ultimately helping CUNY Law’s community to thrive in today’s digital-first environment.

When will we begin migration to Brightspace?

Rollout Timeline

  • Summer 2025: Pilot courses begin
  • Fall 2025: Full course migration

What are the benefits for faculty and students?

Brightspace offers a modern, user-friendly platform that makes teaching and learning easier and more engaging.

For faculty, it provides powerful tools to organize course content, integrate multimedia and live sessions with tools like Zoom and MS Teams, and use rubrics and quizzes to streamline grading and assessments.

For students, Brightspace offers intuitive navigation, mobile access through the Pulse app, and easy ways to track progress and participate in discussions—whether learning in-person, hybrid, or fully online.

Overall, Brightspace fosters better communication, collaboration, and engagement for the entire CUNY Law community.

Is there a mobile app for Brightspace?

Yes, Brightspace has a mobile application called Pulse.  For more information visit Brightspace by D2L’s website.
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play

How do I log in?

After receiving a notification that you can access Brightspace, use the following URL to log in: https://brightspace.cuny.edu. You’ll need your CUNY login credentials. Early access may have limited features, subject to enhancement as the transition progresses.

Who can I contact for help?

CUNY Law Support Contacts

Paul Cabrera (paul.cabrera@law.cuny.edu) ⏤ Faculty & Student Training
Tasha Pierre (tasha.pierre@law.cuny.edu) ⏤  Tech Support

Other Support Contacts

CUNY IT Help Knowledge Base
Toll-Free Brightspace Support Line: 1-888-895-2511

News & Updates

This section will include important announcements and updates related to Brightspace and online teaching tools. Updates might include new features, system changes, and best practice resources for faculty and students.