Student Life & Community

How one class turns theory into lived advocacy and prepares students for the realities of modern citizenship and immigration practice

CUNY School of Law congratulates Daniela Robles ’28 on being selected for the Dominican Bar Association’s 2025 Law Student Scholarship for her work with community organizations and scholarship on crimmigration law.

CUNY School of Law is proud to announce that Marianna Wells ’26 has been awarded the 2025 Judge Bernard S. Meyer Scholarship for her essay titled “Trans Rights, Federal Courts and the Preservation of Liberty For All.”

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.

CUNY School of Law proudly celebrates four students who were awarded Peggy Browning Fund Fellowships for Summer 2025: Ivy Girdwood, Sarah Southey, Sara David, and Justin Gravlee.

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.

CUNY School of Law announced a partnership with Foodcellar Market to expand access to the student Food Pantry. This partnership reflects a community-centered approach to meeting students’ nutritional needs and ensuring equitable access to essential resources.

CUNY Law students win deportation relief for a Black trans woman facing persecution, affirming her right to safety and identity

The Institute brought together movement leaders, policymakers, and advocates at the UN Commission on the Status of Women to discuss strategies and struggles for organizers globally.

CUNY Law students win Burton Award for legal writing on Texas’ Operation Lone Star and S.B. 4, published in CUNY Law Review