Now: Summer Session Online & In Person
COURSES THAT TAKE YOU BEYOND THE BOOKS AND
INTO THE MOVEMENTS THAT MAKE SOCIAL CHANGE
LEARNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF ADVOCACY, LAW & POLICY
Courses
Tuition
Making legal education affordable and accessible is part of our mission to transform justice.
Making legal education affordable and accessible is central to our mission to transform justice. CUNY Law is nationally recognized for leadership in social justice law and for expanding access to the legal profession, with top marks for diversity, public interest outcomes, and affordability. Taking summer courses here gives you access to this mission-driven, experiential education, whether you’re completing core requirements or engaging in social justice coursework grounded in real-world impact.
Summer 2026 tuition and fees are due by Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Failure to submit payment in full will result in class cancellation.
Students are advised to review their bill by logging on to CUNYfirst: https://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu
Please see the Student Handbook for the summer refund schedule.
Summer School Financial Aid Guidebook
| New York State Residents | Out-of-State Residents | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Credit | $655 | $1,065 |
| 3 Credit Course | $1965 | $3,195 |
Your final bill will also include course and materials fees: $127.50
Faculty
Our faculty of movement-builders, scholars, activists, and organizers are eager to teach and learn both with you and from you.
Prof. Tracey Bing
Professional Responsibility
Prof. Laura Gentile
Healthcare Advocates
Prof. Michael Jaffee
UCC Sales
Prof. Lynn Lu
Public Institutions
Prof. Seann Riley
Criminal Procedure: Adjudication
Prof. Karen Simmons
New York Domestic Relations
Prof. Richard Storrow
Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Prof. Jared Trujillo
Law and the Abolition of Modern Day Carceral Systems
Registration
This summer, crush your course requirements and advance your social justice legal education
Register using the links below. Visiting law students are responsible for ensuring their institution will accept credits from CUNY Law’s online summer courses; our Office of Academic Affairs will reply to your pre-application submission with updates about your enrollment status.
CUNY Law students can register from Wednesday, April 1st, through Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
First, sign in to CUNYFirst with your standard login credentials.
Then, you’ll be able to use the Schedule Builder platform to complete your registration.
Visiting student registration for Summer 2026 opens on Friday, May 1, 2026, and closes on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Please review the Summer 2026 Academic Calendar for semester start and end dates, liability dates, and other important deadlines.
Beginning Friday, May 1, 2026, visiting students may register using the Visiting Student Form. Please also review the Transfer & Visiting Student webpage for important details about enrolling as a visiting student, including course information, enrollment guidelines, and fees.
Students who plan to claim New York State residency for tuition purposes should be prepared to complete the CUNY Residency Form. Additional information is available on the Residency webpage.
For questions, please contact Dr. Jonathan Vela Enriquez at jonathan.velaenriquez@law.cuny.edu.
We are glad to support you and welcome you to CUNY Law this summer.
Additional forms
Immunization Requirement
Directory Information Non-Disclosure
Visit Student Form
Visiting Students FAQ
Do I need to be enrolled in law school to register for a course?
Classes at CUNY Law are open only to current law students and individuals who already hold a law degree (e.g., JD, LLM, or SJD).
Due to cohort restrictions, visiting students are generally permitted to participate only in elective classes, not in core required classes such as Legal Research, Contracts, Constitutional Law, Civil Procedure, etc. However, visiting students can enroll in Professional Responsibility.
As a law student, what steps do I need to take to register for summer courses?
If you are enrolled in law school, you must upload an unofficial or official copy of your transcript to the Visiting Student Form. The Academic Dean will subsequently review your application and transcript for approval.
How do I receive federal financial aid as an enrolled law student?
To receive financial aid to support your summer courses, you must complete a Financial Aid Consortium Agreement arranged through the Office of Financial Aid at your home institution. You can also email CUNY Law’s Office of Financial Aid for more information.
Do you offer any scholarships or financial support for visiting students?
We are not able to offer any form of financial support to visiting students.
What are the payment logistics for the course tuition and the relevant fees?
Tuition payment is made via CUNYFirst once registered for the semester.
How do I receive in-state tuition?
To be eligible to pay in-state tuition, a student must submit the required documentation to CUNY Law’s Registrar’s Office. Even if a student has been a lifelong New York resident, they are not eligible to pay in-state New York tuition until they have been approved by the Registrar’s Office. Please visit the residency webpage for more information.
How do I register for summer classes as a visiting student?
After you submit a Visiting Student Form, Dr. Jonathan Vela Enriquez will contact you to complete the follow-up registration steps.
Is there a maximum number of credits visitors can take?
All visiting students can take a maximum of 6 credits.
What are the key deadlines associated with adding or dropping a course?
No course may be added by a visiting student after June 2, 2026.
City University of New York regulations require a student to pay an $18 fee each time a program change is made on or after the first day of classes, except for dropping courses or Law School-initiated changes. The $18 charge will cover one or more changes affected at the same time.
If you drop a course(s) after the summer session commences, you will incur tuition and fee liabilities. You will receive the tuition refund schedule after you are registered and billed. The last day to drop without a “W” appearing on your transcript this year is Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
How do I purchase books for courses?
All books can be ordered online through our bookstore. Current students simply log on using CUNYFirst credentials to see the books for classes.
Visiting students will need to complete the registration process and be assigned a CUNYFirst account before they can buy from our bookstore. You can email the Office of Academic Affairs with any questions about book lists before that date. Then you can choose to purchase books through our bookstore, or anywhere you choose.
If a course is listed here, is it guaranteed to be offered?
Courses with low enrollment may be canceled. If any changes are made to the program, registrants will be notified in advance. Our office will also work with you to identify another course that may meet your needs or align with your interests.
Are there any additional rules of which I should be aware?
All students, including visiting students, are governed by the same rules and procedures of the CUNY Academic Integrity Policy, as well as other policies that apply to life at the Law School, which can be found at law.catalog.cuny.edu.
Please note that CUNY School of Law cannot issue or transfer a Form I-20 or provide F-1 visa sponsorship for visiting international students.
Will courses be on line or in-person this summer?
Summer Courses mode of instructions can be found in the course description packet or course schedule.
Note that some summer courses will be offered online (remote), while others require in-person attendance.
Will CUNY Law be using a modified grading system this summer (i.e. Credit/No Credit, Pass/Fail)?
Courses at CUNY School of Law use the following grading scale: A, A-, B+, B, B-, C+, C, C-, D, and F. See grading system details in our Student Handbook.