Gain a clear understanding of your academic path and what to expect throughout your program. In this session, Dean Baluarte will guide students through curriculum requirements, key milestones, academic resources, and strategies for planning a successful and fulfilling educational journey. This is a great opportunity to learn how to navigate your program with confidence and make the most of your law school experience.
Join us for a campus tour that includes an overview of public safety policies and procedures, building access and hours, fire safety protocols, visitor policies, and the role of law enforcement in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
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 materials, assignments, and exams. By learning how to navigate these platforms, you’ll stay organized, informed, and confident as you begin your journey at CUNY Law.
Gather with your new classmates for a class photo with administration! It’s a tradition you won’t want to miss—smiles, spirit, and a snapshot of the start of your law school journey.
Join us for a campus tour that includes an overview of public safety policies and procedures, building access and hours, fire safety protocols, visitor policies, and the role of law enforcement in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
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.
Designed specifically for our part-time, evening students, this conversation will feature current law students from various 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 school experience.
Public interest law is rooted in collaboration, community, and a shared commitment to advancing justice. This panel will bring together CUNY Law alums to reflect on their journeys in public service and the relationships and communities that have supported them along the way. Through stories of advocacy, leadership, and service, panelists will discuss the challenges and rewards of building careers dedicated to creating positive social change. Join us for an engaging conversation as alumni share their experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice on finding your place within the public interest law community and making a meaningful impact through your work.
Law school is not a journey students take alone. It also shapes the lives of the family members, friends, partners, and allies who encourage and support them along the way. At CUNY School of Law, we believe that student success is strengthened by a community of care. This session is designed to help you understand the first-year law school experience and the important role you play in your student's success. Members of CUNY Law's staff will share practical strategies for supporting your student, discuss the unique opportunities and challenges of legal education, introduce the many resources available to students, and […]
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! Save the date and time., RSVP to follow.
Building IDs are required. Stop by the First Floor Public Safety Office to have your photo taken for your Building ID. Retrieve your locker info here also.
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!
Join us for an informational session on the Haywood Burns Program, which honors the life and career of former CUNY Law Dean and people's lawyer W. Haywood Burns. The Burns Program is dedicated to advancing social justice, civil rights, and public interest advocacy through programmatic offerings at the law school, student fellowships, and the annual appointment of a visiting chair. Learn about the Burns Program, the legacy of Haywood Burns, and how you can engage in meaningful conversations and initiatives that promote equity and justice.
Join faculty, scholars, and practitioners for an engaging discussion on Critical Race Theory (CRT) and its relevance to the study and practice of law. Designed for incoming 1L students, this panel will explore how CRT helps us examine the relationship between law, race, and systemic inequality while fostering thoughtful dialogue about contemporary legal issues.
In these identity-based breakout sessions, traditional (those entering law school directly from college or graduate school) and non-traditional students (those balancing law school with full-time work, caregiving responsibilities, career transitions, or returning to school after time away) will engage in a conversation guided by a facilitator who brings personal insight to students lived experiences. Each session is intentionally curated for its specific group, and will offer space to explore what balance, connection, and belonging can look like in law school.
This session is designed for students entering law school directly from undergraduate study. We’ll build on the strategies that have brought you this far while exploring new approaches to navigating the academic demands of law school. Most importantly, you’ll be encouraged to embrace your own path, take intellectual risks, and approach this next chapter with courage and in community with your peers and faculty.
Join us for a campus tour that includes an overview of public safety policies and procedures, building access and hours, fire safety protocols, visitor policies, and the role of law enforcement in maintaining a safe and secure campus environment.
Designed for incoming 1L students, this session introduces the Office of Equal Opportunity & Diversity and explores how constructive dialogue, rooted in curiosity, empathy, and respect, can help students engage productively across differences, navigate challenging conversations, and contribute to an inclusive law school community. Participants will also receive a brief overview of the CDO, Title IX, and 504 Coordinator role and responsibilities, including available protections, accommodations, and support resources
Join current student leaders for an engaging discussion about life beyond the classroom and the many ways to get involved during your first year of law school. Representatives from a variety of student organizations will share their experiences, discuss leadership opportunities, and highlight how participation in student groups can enhance your academic, professional, and personal […]
Tour including information about public safety policies and procedures, building hours, fire safety, campus visitor policy, and law enforcement.
Welcome to law school! While the 1L year is famously intense, you do not have to navigate it alone. Success in the legal profession requires more than just academic stamina—it demands a foundation of personal well-being and a supportive professional community.
Building IDs are required. Stop by the First Floor Public Safety Office to have your photo taken for your Building ID. Retrieve your locker info here also.
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!
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 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 Skills sessions […]
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 be used to shift society's values and perceptions.
Presentation with information about public safety policies and procedures, building hours, fire safety, campus visitor policy, and law enforcement.
Join us for some nourishment!
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 Skills sessions will provide an opportunity to both “pre-brief” and “debrief” the LEDP classes.
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 be used to shift society's values and perceptions.
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 Skills sessions will provide an opportunity to both “pre-brief” and “debrief” the LEDP classes.
Building IDs are required. Stop by the First Floor Public Safety Office to have your photo taken for your Building ID. Retrieve your locker info here also.
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!
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 Skills sessions will provide an opportunity to both “pre-brief” and “debrief” the LEDP classes.
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.