During this summer’s First Impressions Youth Legal Collaborative’s Summer Institute, six CUNY Law students led 31 high school students from across New York City in program designed to build civic engagement and shape a more just and representative future.
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Inside the 2025 Youth Summer Institute with First Impressions Youth Legal Collaborative
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Rooted in Justice: During Orientation, Alumni Encourage Incoming Students to Lead with Purpose
During Orientation, four distinguished alumni addressed 1Ls on a panel, sharing their own challenges as law students, emphasizing the importance of staying purpose-driven, and highlighting the meaningful change you can make with a CUNY Law degree.
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Kristen Clarke Named 2025 W. Haywood Burns Chair at CUNY School of Law
Kristen Clarke, former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights of the US Department of Justice, has joined the CUNY School of Law community.
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Investing in Relationships That Advance Our Mission
CUNY School of Law is pleased to welcome two new members of the Institutional Advancement team: Joe Acciarito, Development Director, and Dr. Trang Le-Chan, Director of Alumni Engagement and Initiatives. Their roles are pivotal in our ongoing commitment to developing and strengthening partnerships.
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CUNY School of Law Celebrates the Class of 2025 at Its 40th Commencement, Held at the Apollo Theater
After a week of celebration—including portrait sessions, Pipeline to Justice Grad Night, and Student Awards Night—the Class of 2025 crossed the stage at the legendary Apollo Theater on Thursday, May 22.
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From Public Dialogue to Trial Advocacy: James Forman Jr.’s Year Challenging the Criminal Legal System as the 2025 W. Haywood Burns Chair at CUNY Law
A feature video, panel conversations, and photo galleries highlighting the work of the past year
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Top 5 Tips for Studying for the Bar Exam
Sandra Irby, CUNY Law’s Executive Director of Bar Preparation and Licensing Programs, offers practical tips to help students tackle the bar exam one manageable step at a time.
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Academic Dean David C. Baluarte Expands Innovative Legal Education and Practice with U.S.-Mexico Clinical Collaboration
The Fulbright Scholar leads binational webinar series on refugee and migrant protection amid shifting immigration policies
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Bronx Attorney Dalourny Nemorin ’14 Joins Obama Foundation’s Leaders Program
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Institute Congratulates Executive Director Leymah Gbowee for Her Recognition from Melinda French Gates
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Institute on Gender, Law, and Transformative Peace Featured in Gender Justice Conference on International Women’s Day
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CUNY Law Names Hon. Tracey Bing ’96 Director of First Impressions Youth Justice Access Initiative