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Welcome to CUNY Law!

Our top priority is you and the quality of your time at CUNY Law. We want you to have outstanding experiences in the classroom and in the community.

Whether your need is about your academic goals, career ambitions, extracurricular opportunities, or a matter of personal wellness, let us connect you to useful resources to make that happen.

We know the best lawyers are those empowered to, and supported in, bringing their whole selves to the work.

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Student Affairs

If you have questions, Student Affairs has the answers (or can help you find them!). They provide a range of academic and personal development resources. Interim Dean for Student Affairs Amanda Beltran and her team will help you find solutions. They are always glad to see you.

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Student Organizations

Find your people! Student organizations are a great way to find other students who share your values and interests. Getting involved with a club, moot court, or an affinity group can add balance to your academic work life.

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Health & Wellness

If you’re dealing with depression or anxiety, a health issue, or any other challenges, let us know. We have a mental health counselor right here in the building, and the university has a broad range of support services for any need Explore our health and wellness services.

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Career Planning

Our Career Services Office is comprised of counselors who are experts in advising students. They can help you decide on your best career path, and how to hunt and land the job of your dreams. They send more graduates to the public sector than any other law school. We are the lawyers creating change for the better.

Student Resources

Academic Engagement Opportunities

New York State Bar Association membership is free for Law Students.

Gain access to award-winning professional development, career resources, student loan debt relief resources, a plethora of member discount benefits, and much more! In addition, you’ll receive tools and networking opportunities that will help you succeed during your law school career.

The CUNY Law Review is a student-run publication written twice a year.

We are dedicated to producing public-interest scholarship, engaging with the public-interest bar, and fostering student excellence in writing, legal analysis, and research. We have published numerous symposium issues over the years.

Join Moot Court and gain experience in oral advocacy and brief writing.

Our Moot Court Board is a student organization for those who wish to advance their oral advocacy and writing skills. Through training and in competitions against other law schools, Moot Court members write briefs and argue legal issues in simulated appellate hearings.

Featured Events

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End of Semester Open House

CUNY School of Law

Food will be provided in the cafe area on the second floor starting at 4:30p, followed by the 1L Lawyering Panel Revoking the License to Evict: Lawyering to Preserve the […]

Community Meditation

CUNY School of Law 1/204

Mindful meditation session for the CUNY law community. Take a break from your work or studies to join us for a 30-minute mindful meditation in room 1/204. You're welcome to […]

LegalMind Unwind Week – Finals

CUNY School of Law

LegalMind Unwind Week is your stress-free sanctuary during midterms and finals!

Pipeline to Justice Extravaganza

CUNY School of Law

Join CUNY Law for a celebration of 15 years of Pipeline, a program that has changed the conversation around who gets to be a lawyer and how law schools can […]

CUNY Law's Event Calendar

All events on this calendar are open to the public, or our students, alumni, faculty, staff, and supporter audiences. Faculty, staff, and students: To list your event please complete the SUBMISSION FORM.

All once posted, events appear on digital signage and in our Monday morning weekly “Upcoming Events” email.

CUNY Law’s events will take place online and in person, following health and safety guidelines. View CUNY's Visitor Policy for in-person event requirements.

Events are wheelchair accessible. For disability-related accommodations, contact the organizer of the event. Advance notice is kindly requested