Members of the CUNY Law community are invited to meet one-on-one with Kristen Clarke, former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. Office hours are an opportunity for informal, open dialogue and connection. Spots are limited—please sign up to reserve your time.
This CLE will provide an overview of the rights of those incarcerated as well as possible remedies when those rights are violated including the use of Section 1983, the federal disability statutes, and New York law, as well as their limitations. This will include a discussion on solitary confinement as well as the unique concerns […]
Hear about work being done by the CED Clinic, in collaboration with the National Conference of Black Lawyers' New York Chapter to repeal the convict labor scheme within the NYS Department of Corrections. Hear about work being done by the CED Clinic, in collaboration with the National Conference of Black Lawyers' New York Chapter to […]
Take a Break — De-Stress During Midterms! 🍎🌿 Join us for Law Student Mental Health Day on Thursday, October 9, 2025 in the Wellness Studio (Room 2-201). Drop in during 12–2 PM or 5–6 PM to relax, refuel, and recharge. Pick up a free de-stress bag, connect with wellness resources, and enjoy activities to […]
Community Room 1-3p
On Wednesday, October 8th, 2025 from 12:30 - 2:00pm, the Faculty Professional Development Committee (PDC) will welcome a conversation regarding The First Amendment, Censorship, and Higher Education. Featured speakers are Lee Rowland, Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Censorship and longtime lawyer at the American Civil Liberties Union, the Brennan Center for Justice, and the NY […]
Book Talk: Prison journalist John J. Lennon calls in from Sing Sing to discuss his new book, "The Tragedy of True Crime: Four Guilty Men and the Stories That Define Us," with Professor Steve Zeidman. New York prison journalist John J. Lennon’s book, "The Tragedy of True Crime," is a first-person journalistic account that tells […]
Join the nation’s leading public interest law schools for an intimate reception with nationally-ranked law schools from across the country. Founded by CUNY Law, the National Consortium of Public Interest Law Schools (NCPILS) brings together law schools that share a commitment to training lawyers in service of human needs. This reception is an opportunity for […]
Join Kaplan Bar Review for a multi-session seminar designed to prepare CUNY Law 2Ls, 3Ls, and 4Ls for the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) and the MPRE. Learn how to access Kaplan’s bar course for free, see a live course demo, and pick up your prep materials (outlines, MPRE books, etc.). Please Click on Link […]
The Pipeline to Justice Program & CUNY BLSA invites you to our annual Mentorship Mixer! To celebrate our mentorship program participants and CUNY Law community. Join the Pipeline to Justice program & CUNY Law's Black Law Student Association for an evening of connection and community at our Annual Mentorship Mixer! Enjoy food, drinks, games, […]
Faculty Meeting Community Room 1-3p
INRC will launch its report about the successful campaign to close three immigration jails in NJ. Organizers, movement leaders and lawyers will highlight lessons learned and discuss what abolition means today in an era of hyper-detention, and more. This event will both highlight the recent release of INRC's report documenting the Abolish ICE NJ-NY Coalition's […]
Kristen Clarke, 2025 Burns Chair and former U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights will be joined by Joy Reid, award-winning political analyst, bestselling author, and host of the Joy Reid Show, to examine the enduring arc of civil rights advocacy. Drawing from Reid’s recent book, Medgar and Myrlie: Medgar Evers and the Love Story […]
Community Room 1-3p
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.