Get professional headshots to help you build your online presence and start your legal journey with confidence. Your photo can be used for LinkedIn, school directories, and more. Don't miss this opportunity–look sharp and show up!
Jumpstart your CUNY Law experience with a fun and interactive icebreaker session. Meet classmates and start building community through light-hearted activities.
Interim Dean and Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management welcome students and highlight key values and opportunities at CUNY Law.
Get to know the support systems here for you: Academic Advising | 1/203, Student Disability Services | 1/204, Student Wellness Services | 1/202, Library Tours | 6th Floor.
We’re excited to welcome you to CUNY Law! During orientation, you’ll be introduced to CUNYFirst, Navigate360, and Brightspace, essential tools designed to support your success both in and outside the classroom. These systems will help you register for courses, plan your academic path, connect with advisors, and access a wide range of resources, including course […]
Kick off your law school journey with a fun and welcoming luncheon! Connect with your classmates, meet friendly faces, and start building the community that will be with you every step of the way.
Gather with your new classmates for a class photo with administration. Smiles, spirit, and a snapshot of your law school journey.
Identity-based sessions for non-traditional students and students of color to explore balance, connection, and belonging in law school. "Many Journeys, One Community" Strategies for Balance & Belonging for Non-Traditional Students - 1/202. "Many Journeys, One Community" Strategies for Balance & Belonging for Students of Color - 1/203. Video Presentation- TBA
In this session, you'll begin your journey of developing your professional identity in the law, which begins at orientation and continues throughout law school, clinic, and your legal career. We'll explore what it means to enter the legal profession and how the legal field compares to other professions, highlighting key similarities and differences. We'll also […]
This session is designed for the relatives, friends, and allies of incoming 1L students. Join us for a conversation about what to expect during the law school experience, how to best support your student, and how you, too, are part of their success. We'll explore the unique challenges and milestones of legal education and offer […]
This panel will explore how CUNY Law alumni have built meaningful and rewarding careers across a range of legal sectors while forming lasting relationships with faculty, staff, and peers who became mentors, allies, and lifelong supporters.
Join us for a welcoming evening for you, your guests, and the law school community! Enjoy good food, great company, and a chance to connect beyond the classroom as we kick off the year together!
Have Questions? Join our Orientation Office Hour to connect directly with staff. Whether you're finalizing payments, exploring support services, want to learn about the emergency systems in place or thinking ahead to internships and job prep, this is your chance to get answers and guidance before the semester begins. Bursar | Room 1/204
Get to know your new campus with a guided Building Safety Tour! Learn key safety procedures, emergency exits, and helpful tips to navigate the law school.
Get professional headshots to help build your online presence and start your legal journey.
During orientation, students will begin one of their first-semester courses, entitled Liberty, Equality, and Due Process (“LEDP”). The Academic Skills sessions will occur before and after the LEDP classes. During these sessions, Skills professors will introduce students to critical law school skills, including case reading, case briefing, note-taking, rule synthesis, and exam writing. The Academic […]
Liberty, Equality, and Due Process (LEDP) provides legal and historical perspectives by examining the law's impact on racial and gender equality and sexual orientation. This course challenges students to analyze their own experiences through the lens of the law and to understand how the law may have shaped their values and perceptions--or how it might […]
Grab a bite and get to know one of your professors in a relaxed, informal setting! It’s a great chance to ask questions, hear advice, and start building connections with the people who’ll guide you through law school.
During orientation, students will begin one of their first-semester courses, entitled Liberty, Equality, and Due Process (“LEDP”). The Academic Skills sessions will occur before and after the LEDP classes. During these sessions, Skills professors will introduce students to critical law school skills, including case reading, case briefing, note-taking, rule synthesis, and exam writing. The Academic […]
During orientation, students will begin one of their first-semester courses, entitled Liberty, Equality, and Due Process (“LEDP”). The Academic Skills sessions will occur before and after the LEDP classes. During these sessions, Skills professors will introduce students to critical law school skills, including case reading, case briefing, note-taking, rule synthesis, and exam writing. The Academic […]
Have Questions? Join our Orientation Office Hour to connect directly with staff. Whether you're finalizing payments, exploring support services, want to learn about the emergency systems in place or thinking ahead to internships and job prep, this is your chance to get answers and guidance before the semester begins.
Liberty, Equality, and Due Process (LEDP) provides legal and historical perspectives by examining the law's impact on racial and gender equality and sexual orientation. This course challenges students to analyze their own experiences through the lens of the law and to understand how the law may have shaped their values and perceptions--or how it might […]
During orientation, students will begin one of their first-semester courses, entitled Liberty, Equality, and Due Process (“LEDP”). The Academic Skills sessions will occur before and after the LEDP classes. During these sessions, Skills professors will introduce students to critical law school skills, including case reading, case briefing, note-taking, rule synthesis, and exam writing. The Academic […]
Get to know your new campus with a guided Building Safety Tour! Learn key safety procedures, emergency exits, and helpful tips to navigate the law school
Get professional headshots to help build your online presence and start your legal journey.
A conversation with current law students about what it’s really like to navigate law school—both in and out of the classroom. Panelists will share insights on study strategies, time management, getting involved, and building community, while also reflecting on how they’ve engaged with the school’s public interest mission through clinics, student organizations, and advocacy efforts.
Get inspired by CUNY Law’s legacy of student-led activism at Racial & Social Justice Orientation (RSJO), featuring current student organizers. You’ll be introduced to the a student-led initiatives grounded in collective liberation and community building. Panelists will share their experiences balancing law school with activism, and offer insights into how you can get involved. The […]
Presentation on public safety policies and procedures, including building hours, fire safety, campus visitor policy, and law enforcement.
Fuel up and connect! Join student leaders who are shaping campus life. Learn how to get involved, build community, and turn your passions into action—all while enjoying good food and great conversation. This is your first step into student leadership at law school!
The key to Bar Exam success? It’s mastering your first- and second-year required courses. During this session, we will talk about what the bar exam is testing and how to develop habits that support your success through law school and on the bar exam.
Join us for an introduction to CUNY Law’s Student Government—your connection to student advocacy, campus initiatives, and community-building. Learn how our Student Government works, what it does to support students, and how you can get involved. Whether you're passionate about organizing events, student engagement or making sure student voices are heard, this is your chance […]
Meet the heart of our community at the Student Org Fair! Connect with current student leaders and explore a wide range of student groups and organizations. Discover different ways to get involved, pursue your interests, and build lasting relationships throughout your law school journey.
Presentation on public safety policies and procedures, including building hours, fire safety, campus visitor policy, and law enforcement.
Designed specifically for our part-time, evening students, this conversation will feature current law students, across years, who understand the unique challenges of balancing law school with work, family, and other responsibilities. Panelists will share strategies for staying connected to the law school community, making steady progress toward their goals, and creating a meaningful, balanced law […]
Have Questions? Join our Orientation Office Hour to connect directly with staff. Whether you're finalizing payments, exploring support services, want to learn about the emergency systems in place or thinking ahead to internships and job prep, this is your chance to get answers and guidance before the semester begins.
During orientation, students will begin one of their first-semester courses, entitled Liberty, Equality, and Due Process (LEDP). The Academic Skills sessions will occur before and after the LEDP classes. During these sessions, Skills professors will introduce students to critical law school skills, including case reading, case briefing, note-taking, rule synthesis, and exam writing. The Academic […]
During orientation, students will begin one of their first-semester courses, entitled Liberty, Equality, and Due Process (LEDP). The Academic Skills sessions will occur before and after the LEDP classes. During these sessions, Skills professors will introduce students to critical law school skills, including case reading, case briefing, note-taking, rule synthesis, and exam writing. The Academic […]
Orientation session at the courthouse to introduce students to the legal system environment. Please anticipate a survey to select your area of interest.
All events on this calendar are open to the public, or our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporter audiences.
Events are wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, contact the organizer of the event. Advance notice is kindly requested.
Faculty and staff members who wish to hold an event, such as a lecture, conference, or reception, should complete the request form. These events are overseen by the Events Department at events@law.cuny.edu.
For more information visit:Schedule Your Events.