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Visit Us We Want to Meet You We want to help you get to know Brooklyn Law School. We offer both on-campus and virtual information sessions, as well as class observations. Sign up to stay informed about information sessions and events.  If you are a Prelaw Advisor or are from a pre-law society, we would be happy to offer your students informative webinars about the law school admissions process or virtual open houses. Please contact us at admitq@brooklaw.edu to find out how to set up virtual programming. Information Sessions, Tours, and Class Observations Travel Recruiting Meet Brooklyn Law School in your local area! Our admissions representatives are traveling around the country to law school fairs and Law School Admissions Council (LSAC) forums. Check our schedule to see when we will be in your neighborhood, and stop by our table to learn about everything Brooklyn Law School has to offer.  Lodging For your next visit, view the map below for accommodations closest to the Law School. LL.M. Events For internationally trained lawyers who are interested in learning about our LL.M. program, there are ample opportunities to meet us both on campus and abroad. We also host informational webinars to help students navigate the application process and understand their options. Meet the Team Learn more about the admissions and financial aid team that will help you on your path to a career in law. 360° Virtual Tours   Explore our main campus at 250 Joralemon St. and Feil Residence Hall at 205 State St. through 360° virtual tours.

Food will be served.    Moderated by Randolph Adler, Adjunct Professor, Brooklyn Law School; Partner, Fox Rothschild Panelists Dave Ugelow, Corporate Counsel at Group Nine Media Max Cantor, Corporate Lawyer and member of Dentons Venture Technology and Emerging Growth Companies practice Jeremy Raphael, Technology and Venture Capital Attorney at Miller Egan Molter & Nelson David Porzio, Entrepreneur, Venture Capital Investor, and Digital Media Executive   Sponsored by CUBE and the Brooklyn Business Law Association 

Weather Alert Weather Alert 4/3/24 Dear Brooklyn Law School Community, The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: High Wind Warning Where: NYC When: 11 a.m. on 4/3 to 6 a.m. on 4/4 Hazards: Winds of 25-35mph with gusts up to 60mph expected. Winds at these speeds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, & cause power outages. Exercise caution when walking, biking, or driving. Given the forecast of rain, windy weather, and cold temperatures, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions, the city advises limiting travel and staying indoors during severe weather periods. If you must travel, exercise caution, allocate extra time, and check the service status of your transportation provider before embarking on your journey. Preparedness Actions: Before an Outage - Charge cell phones, gather supplies, turn refrigerators/freezers to a colder setting. During an Outage- Stay clear of downed power lines, turn off all appliances, keep refrigerator & freezer doors closed. Do not use generators indoors. If you lose power & have a disability/access needs or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) & need immediate assistance, dial 9-1-1. Alumni events scheduled for tonight will take place, if you are attending, please use caution while traveling. Members of facilities and campus safety will be on site and are available to assist when needed. If you identify an unsafe condition, or flooding please contact Campus safety at Feil Hall (929-822-4017) 250 Joralemon St (718-780-0600) or facilities at facilities@brooklaw.edu. Safety Tips Stay informed: Monitor local weather updates though reliable sources and keep an eye on any official communications from Brooklyn Law School. Emergency Kit: Prepare an emergency kit with essentials such as non-perishable food, water, medications, flashlight, and warm clothing. Home safety: Ensure heating systems are in working order if you reside off campus and have extra blankets available. Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm especially for those on the outskirts of NYC who may be affected. Travel guidance: - Check road conditions: If you must travel before heading out check road conditions to avoid closures and delays. - Car maintenance: Ensure your vehicle is ready for winter. Check tires, brakes, and fluid levels. - Keep an emergency kit in your vehicle: keep a shovel, and bag of cat litter in your vehicle go bag to assist if stuck in snow, adding a candle in your go bag can also provide additional light and minor warmth if stranded in vehicle, blankets, flashlight. - Travel early: if you need to travel plan your trip early to avoid peak storm hours and inform a friend or family member of your travel plans. - Public transportation: If possible, please consider using public transportation which may be more reliable during adverse weather conditions. An monitor the MTA’s website for delays.   If you see an unsafe condition on campus such as leaks, open windows, or icy ground conditions, please notify facilities at facilities@brooklaw.edu . Our members are readily available to assist. If off campus report issues to 311 and in emergencies, contact local law enforcement 911. Stay aware of your email, and the Brooklyn Law Schools website, and local news channels regarding any updates. Members of the campus safety team and facilities will be on-site conducting patrols and monitoring conditions throughout the weekend. If you have any concerns or issues on campus, please contact Campus safety at Feil Hall (929-822-4017) 250 Joralemon St (718-780-0600) or facilities at facilities@brooklaw.edu.   For the latest information on weather and transit please visit: The MTA website: https://new.mta.info/ The new York city severe weather website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/severeweather/index.page The national weather service: https://www.weather.gov/ Ready NYC Emergency management: https://www.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/ready-new-york.page FEMA Resources: Earthquakes | Ready.gov & FEMA P-530   Weather Alert 2/27/2023 Dear Brooklyn Law School Community: In light of the anticipated winter weather event this evening into tomorrow morning, we have decided that *all evening classes today (beginning after 5:30 p.m.), and all morning classes tomorrow (until 12:45 p.m.), will be offered remotely.* The library will be open, but with limited services, from 6pm this evening until normal law school operations resume, effective 12:45 p.m. tomorrow. Please be careful and stay safe and warm. Sincerely yours, Michael T. Cahill (he/him) President, Joseph Crea Dean & Professor of Law   Weather Alert 1/28/2022 Dear Brooklyn Law School Community: The greater New York area is under a National Weather Service Winter Storm Warning from 7:00 p.m. this evening until 7:00 p.m. tomorrow evening, with snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and wind gusts as high as 45 mph expected. In light of these weather concerns, the main law school building, including the library, will be CLOSED tomorrow, Saturday, January 29, and will reopen on Sunday, January 30 at 10:00 a.m. Classes are planned to be held as scheduled and in person on Monday, January 31. Please stay safe and warm this weekend. Sincerely yours, Michael T. Cahill (he/him) President, Joseph Crea Dean & Professor of Law   Weather Alert 10/25/2021 Due to flash flood watch in NYC, all evening classes (after 6 p.m.) are suspended today, Monday, Oct. 25. Faculty will determine if classes will be conducted remotely. Library circulation will close at 5 p.m. and be open for study until 10 p.m. Weather Alert 9/23/2021 Due to the Flash Flood Watch, starting at 3:55 p.m. today, in-person classes will be suspended. Faculty may decide whether to hold class remotely via Zoom or plan a make-up class later in the semester. Weather Alert 9/2/2021 Dear Brooklyn Law School Community: The intensity and impact of last night’s unprecedented weather caught us flat-footed. Neither we nor our fellow NYC law schools had the foresight to cancel evening classes yesterday, and many students (and teachers) paid the price for that. I can only apologize and say that I deeply regret this and will follow up later about what the school can do to make up for this to those who were affected. We are not going to compound this mistake. MTA service has not been restored, and the city is still in a state of emergency. Accordingly, all in-person day and evening classes are suspended today, Thursday, September 2. Library study areas will be available for student use from 9–5. All employees can work from home, though offices will be accessible to faculty and staff who want to use them. As when we cancelled in-person classes earlier in the semester, we anticipate most classes will be conducted on Zoom instead, but individual professors may choose to cancel class and have a make-up session later in the semester. We expect a return to normal operations tomorrow. All best, and again, my apologies to those who bore the brunt of this historic storm. Sincerely yours, Michael T. Cahill (he/him) President, Joseph Crea Dean & Professor of Law -->

Campus Updates The MTA website: https://new.mta.info/ The new York city severe weather website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/severeweather/index.page The national weather service: https://www.weather.gov/ Ready NYC Emergency management: https://www.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/ready-new-york.page FEMA Resources: Earthquakes | Ready.gov & FEMA P-530 Campus Update 4/5/24 Dear Brooklyn Law School Community, Earlier this morning a magnitude 4.7 earthquake was felt throughout the greater NYC region. The epicenter of the earthquake occurred in Lebanon, N.J. at 10:23am, according to the United States Geological Survey. New York City Emergency management reports there are no reports of damage to buildings infrastructure at this time and New Yorkers can return to normal activities. Should you feel an aftershock remain indoors and follow the following safety guidelines listed below. Our Campus Safety and Facilities team have conducted walkthroughs of the campus and have found no damage or related issues. If you observe any damage or unsafe condition, please contact Campus safety at Feil Hall (929-822-4017) 250 Joralemon St (718-780-0600) or facilities at facilities@brooklaw.edu. Here are some safety tips to adhere to when dealing with an earth quake. When indoors: remain inside and stay away from external doors, windows, walls or anything that can fall, such as glass, books, furniture or miscellaneous items. Take cover in a well-supported, load bearing doorway. If in bed, remain in bed and cover your head with a pillow, unless your bed posses a danger due to overhanging objects. Do not move from your safe space until the shaking stops. If traveling in a vehicle: Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Do not attempt to stop near or under buildings, trees, overpasses or utility wires and stay inside the vehicle until the shaking stops. If outdoors: Remain outside and stay away from windows, buildings, and utility wires. Try to find an open space away from falling objects or materials. Additional resources:

Free Pizza! Join us for a panel of 3Ls who successfully completed their private sector post-2L summer legal positions. Gain insight into their summer experiences, what to expect, and how to succeed. Featuring: Anne Conroy `18, Jaime Freilich `18, Michael Kumar `18, and Benjamin Margolin `18 Moderated by Michael Tenenhaus, Professional Development Manager Sponsored by the Career Development Center career@brooklaw.edu

Part 1 The workshop will begin with a lecture on Lenape culture and history, from the history of Lenapehoking prior to colonization, settler colonialism, to the present Lenape Diaspora. It is an overview of centuries of history that remains largely unknown. This portion of the workshop is key to the creation of a Land Acknowledgment and related actions. Part 2 This portion of the workshop informs participants on culturally relevant values in order to inform a "Living" land acknowledgement process. The workshop includes recommendations for best practices in creating a sustainable Land Acknowledgment. This workshop serves as a continuation of the program "The Land We're On: Brooklyn Law School's Responsibility to and Relationship With the Lenape People" that took place on Feb. 28. See the Calendar of Events on BLS Connect for the Zoom Link. https://thelenapecenter.com/lenapehoking/

About the Discussion Join us for a discussion of pending legislative, regulatory, judicial, legal and policy issues governing blockchain, cryptocurrency, and other digital assets. Government, industry, and legal thought leaders will weigh in on the potential impact of proposed legislation, regulations, executive orders, standards, and policies on actors in the space, and discuss what ideal rules, processes, and frameworks would, could, and should look like. CLE credit is available. The program will commence with a keynote address by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga. Commissioner Lizárraga was sworn into office on July 18, 2022. He was nominated by President Joe Biden earlier this year and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. Commissioner Lizárraga most recently served as Senior Adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. In that role, he oversaw issues related to financial markets, small business, housing, international finance, and immigration. He also served as Speaker Pelosi's liaison to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. Throughout his 31-year career in public service, Commissioner Lizárraga has advised Congressional leaders and heads of executive agencies on policy and legislative strategy. He previously served on the Democratic staff of the House Financial Services Committee and as a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  Commissioner Lizárraga has played key roles in numerous legislative initiatives moving through the U.S. Congress, including COVID relief legislation, omnibus appropriations bills, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and many others. Introduction Jonathan Askin, Professor of Clinical Law, Brooklyn Law School Panelists Anna Ashurov ’12, Director, BlackRock Michelle Gitlitz ’04, General Counsel, Flexa Joshua Ashley Klayman, U.S. Head of Fintech and Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets, Global Tech Sector Co-Head, New York, Linklaters Cassie Lentchner, Board Member, BitGo Moderator Peter Scoolidge ’08, General Counsel, Keeta CLE Credit Offered The program provides 2.0 CLE credits in the State of New York. Partial credit is not available. The credits are transitional and non-transitional and the category is Professional Practice. Materials will be distributed digitally prior to the event. Please print out a hard copy if you would like to have one as a reference. A limited number of printouts will be available upon email request to cle@brooklaw.edu by deadline of Nov. 11. Registration The cost of the program is $25, regardless of whether you attend for CLE credit. Brooklyn Law School may offer financial assistance to participants who meet certain qualifications. Our financial aid policy is available at www.brooklaw.edu/financialaidcle. The program is free of charge for all current faculty and students at an educational institution. This event is being held in person at Brooklyn Law School. Reception to follow. Please RSVP by Friday, Nov. 11.   Visitor COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and Guidelines Brooklyn Law School faculty, students, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated and boosted. One-time visitors and guests who wish to attend in-person events at our campus, including the student residence, will have to provide the security guard on duty at the Law School with current photo identification, proof of COVID-19 vaccination and booster, or in lieu of a booster, verification of a recent (within 48 hours of your onsite visit to the Law School), professionally administered negative COVID test. Please view the Brooklyn Law School (BLS) Visitor COVID-19 Vaccination Policies and Guidelines for specific details and instructions prior to attending this event. More Information For general inquiries regarding this event, please contact the Brooklyn Law School Office of Events at events@brooklaw.edu or (718) 780-7966. Requests for a reasonable accommodation, based on a disability, to attend this event should be made to Louise Cohen, Director of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator, at louise.cohen@brooklaw.edu. Please make your request at least 10 days before the event. We will do our best to address accommodation requests made after the 10 days.

Publications Professor of Law LL.B. (Hons), Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda LL.M., Ph.D., Monash University, Melbourne Book Review (reviewing Intellectual Property in the Global Marketplace (2d ed., 1999)) New York Law Journal (May 23, 2000) at 2 Book Review (reviewing C.R. Williams & M.S. Weinberg, Property Offences (1986)), 15 Australian Business Law Review 73 (1987) Character Merchandising in Australia: Welcome Home Wanderer, Industrial and Intellectual Property in Australia (1990) Commercial Exploitation of Personality (Law Book Company, 1986) Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Human Rights in the Twenty-First Century, in Legal Visions of the 21st Century: Essays in Honour of Judge Christopher Weeramantry (A. Anghie and G. Sturgess eds., Kluwer, 1998) Globalizing Intellectual Property: Linkage and the Challenge of a Justice-Constituency, 19 University of Pennsylvania Journal of International Economic Law 435 (1998) Good Legal Writing: A Guide for the Perplexed, 17 Monash University Law Review 93 (1991) Grappling with a Grotian Moment: Sovereignty and the Search for a Normative World Order, 19 Brooklyn Journal of International Law 829 (1993) Intellectual Property, 1988 Annual Survey of Australian Law 267 (1988) Negligence and the Child en Ventre Sa Mère, 1974/75 Makerere University Law Review (1975) Passing Off, in Laws of Australia (John A. Riordan ed., Law Book Co., 1996) Recordal of Other Interests on the Trademark Register, 23 Australian Business Law Review 75 (1993) The Doctrine of Precedent, in The Process of Law in Australia (G. Bird ed., Butterworths, 1988) The Emerging Law of the Digital Domain and the Contract/IP Interface: An Antipodean Perspective, 26 Brooklyn Journal of International Law 91 (2000) The Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 50 and the Challenge of Global Markets: Themes and Variations, 25 Brooklyn Journal of International Law 5 (1999) Trade, Peace and Human Dignity: An Inter-Play of Freedom and Cognition, in Trade as Guarantor of Peace, Liberty and Security? Critical, Historical and Empirical Perspectives (The American Society of International Law, 2006)

On-Campus Programs In-Person Visits We are excited to meet you on campus!  Information Session and Guided Tour (90 minutes) This presentation by a member of our Admissions team and one of our current students consists of overviews of Brooklyn Law School's academic and co-curricular opportunities (including first-year course curriculum, clinics/externships, fellowships, etc.), student life (including housing and advising/mentoring programs), and the admissions process. The event will conclude with a guided tour of our main academic building by a current student ambassador. While all guests are welcome to attend an information session, we encourage our already admitted students to attend an admitted student exclusive event. Fall dates will be released in late-August.   Friday, August 7, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST Thursday, August 27, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST   Student Ambassador-Led Campus Tour (30 - 45 minutes) This is a flexible, shorter visit option that allows prospective students to tour our main academic building and connect with one of our student ambassadors in a small group setting. Tours and conversations are tailored to the information and questions that matter most to you. Please don't hesitate to reach out should you like to visit at a time not noted on our calendar.     Campus Tour Calendar   Observe a 1L Class Curious to experience an actual law school class? We welcome you to visit and observe a 1L class at Brooklyn Law School. Interested visitors must reach out to admitq@brooklaw.edu with the class and date you would like to visit at least five (5) days in advance so that we can confirm your visit and issue you a guest pass. Walk-in observations are not possible. Our class observations will resume in September 2026.  Can't make it to the campus? Here are other ways to get to know Brooklyn Law!

This course addresses the rights of private sector workers in the U.S. to engage in collective action, obtain union recognition, and collectively bargain with their employers. The focus is on the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and the interplay between the National Labor Relations Board, an administrative agency, and the courts. The NLRA declares it to be the policy of the United States to encourage the practice and procedure of collective bargaining, and yet only six percent of private sector workers are covered by collective bargaining agreements. The course will consider why the law has failed to achieve this objective, while also addressing how the NLRA protects non-union workers who engage in concerted activities for mutual aid and protection. More generally, the course will provide students with the basic knowledge necessary for them to effectively practice labor law. Grading and Method of Evaluation: Letter grade with pass/fail option. Final exam.

Meet our panel of distinguished alumni in the public and private sector who achieved success in their careers – and their first stop was not at a large law firm and not where they had expected. Gain an inside view on how to navigate your way, advance your career and think outside the box.   Co-sponsored by the Women’s Leadership Network and The Career Development Center    

Visit our Online Alumni Directory to search for your fellow classmates and make plans to reconnect at the Reunion.  For more information about Reunions, please contact the Office of Development and Alumni Relations at (718) 780-7505. We look forward to seeing you in May!

Publications Associate Professor of Legal Writing B.A., Stanford University J.D., Columbia Law School Affinity Groups in the Workplace: Managing the Legal Risks, Lexis Practice Note Diversity Initiatives at Law Firms and In-House Legal Departments, Lexis Practice Note The Regulatory Network, in Lefkowitz on Public Sector Labor and Employment Law (William Herbert et al., eds., 4th ed. 2019)

Brooklyn Law School celebrated its 117th commencement ceremony on May 18 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music where 370 J.D. and 22 LL.M. degrees were conferred. The Law School also has announced the names of graduates who have been awarded honors and received a prize or award. Hon. Dora L. Irizarry, Chief Judge of the Eastern District of New York, was the commencement speaker and recipient of an honorary degree. Irizarry has achieved a remarkable succession of firsts in her career. She is the first Hispanic woman to serve as a state judge in New York, the first Hispanic district judge to serve in the Eastern District of New York, and the first Hispanic chief judge of that court and within the Second Circuit. In her remarks, she spoke about the strong connections between the Law School and surrounding legal community, including the nearby federal court. “I have had the privilege and joy of participating in Brooklyn Law School’s various academic, bench and bar programs,” she said. “I look forward enthusiastically to a continued partnership…to supplement the school’s curriculum with judicial internships, advocacy programs, and access to court proceedings and judges as learning vehicles. I am proud and pleased to say that a number of my former student interns and law clerks are Brooklyn Law School graduates—all of whom have distinguished themselves in their legal careers.” Seven Brooklyn Law School graduates have served as law clerks for Irizarry over the years, including Hon. Jeanette Rodriguez-Morick ’93, who served as her first law clerk and was on the stage at the commencement ceremony. Acknowledging Judge I. Leo Glasser ’48, a former dean of the Law School, and Magistrate Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr. ‘92, who also were on the stage, Irizarry encouraged the graduates to be inspired by, and to build on, the legacy of service and distinction of their fellow alumni. “Brooklyn Law School has produced many illustrious attorneys and jurists—some of whom studied at night like Judge Glasser—while working fulltime and raising families…many of them broke barriers in the profession as women and minorities,” she said. “You now have the opportunity to follow the example of those who came before you who have made their mark as attorneys, in the private sector, as public servants, as academics and judges, and put your own spin on the world.” Stuart Subotnick '68, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, presided over the ceremony and led the conferring of degrees. Reverend Adriene Thorne, senior pastor at the first Presbyterian Church of Brooklyn, delivered the opening invocation. The graduates also heard from valedictorian Jaime Freilich ’18 and Maria Ortiz ’18, who was elected student speaker by her classmates. Freilich spoke about the importance of the support the graduates have received over the years from their families, their peers, and the faculty. “While we each came to law school for our own personal reasons, we would not survive if we went through it alone because the intricacies of the law were best learned with others,” she said. “We found study partners or groups, not only to give the non-lawyers in our lives a break from our incessant ramblings, but to help ourselves—and to help each other.” An avid runner, Freilich recalled as a 1L running into Professor Edward Janger during a race and how he encouraged her to keep going. “That moment stuck with me because his encouragement was what I needed to make it to the finish line,” she said. “Just as Professor Janger encouraged me during my run, it was the esteemed Brooklyn Law faculty that helped each of us cross the proverbial finish line of law school—cheering us on, encouraging us when we most needed it, and providing us the education and knowledge to take on what comes next.” Ortiz echoed Freilich’s message, reflecting on the many challenges she faced during her years in law school and how the strong community helped her to overcome obstacles and achieve her dream of earning her law degree. Quoting a line from the movie “A League of Their Own”—“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.”—Ortiz compared the tight-knit baseball team to the support she found at the Law School. “I have been surrounded by encouraging mentors, in the form of alumni, classmates, and professors, who believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself,” she said. In his remarks, Dean Nick Allard encouraged the graduates to think deeply about the kind of impact that they want to have in the years ahead. “Think about what you want your legacy to be over time," said Allard. "I offer three seemingly old-fashion words that I believe are more relevant to us than ever as lawyers, as citizens and as human beings—virtue, courage and civility.” Invoking the many challenges facing the nation and the world, he told the graduates: “Future generations will look now at how you acted in this particular pivotal moment in history, or in the words of a song from the popular Broadway musical, Hamilton, “History has its eyes on you.” Allard also recognized Professor Linda Feldman, founder and director of the Academic Success Program, who is retiring after 30 years of teaching at the Law School. “Linda Feldman is the heart and soul of Brooklyn Law School,” Allard said. “Her extraordinary dedication to student success has done nothing less than transform the lives of generations of our students, who earned their law degrees and went on to successful careers.” In another highlight of the ceremony. and a surprise to the honoree, Subotnick was awarded a special honorary degree by Francis J. Aquila ’83, vice chairman of the Board of Trustees. Subotnick, who is celebrating his 50th reunion year, was honored for his “many decades of outstanding leadership, dedication, vision, and unparalleled service and support to Brooklyn Law School.” Aquila cited Subotnick’s extraordinary philanthropy and his career achievements as chief executive officer of Metromedia Company. Also on stage with Subotnick were his classmates Joseph Catanzaro, Danny Greenblatt, and Martin Siegel. After the commencement ceremony, the Law School continued its annual tradition of hosting a picnic for graduates and their families in the courtyard of the main campus building. Visit the commencement Flickr gallery. Hear from the graduates in a special commencement video. Read Dean Nick Allard’s commencement speech.

Third-Year Timeline August Academics Finalize your fall schedule before classes start. Pay attention to the Add/Drop period. Ensure that you have enrolled in a course or independent study that will fulfill the Substantial Upper-Level Writing Requirement. (If you already satisfied this requirement, make sure you plan to fulfill the Additional Upper-Level Writing Requirement this year.) Reach out to faculty who could serve as an independent study advisor. Check to comply with other graduation requirements -- Professional Responsibility course, 6 experiential credits, 1 clinic – and also focus on courses that will help prepare you for the bar exam. Purchase your books and review the syllabus for each class so you can start fall assignments. Fall externship enrollment forms are due in early August. Arrange the start date of your externship placement. Register by August 27, if you want to take the September 26, 2019 New York Law Exam (NYLE). If due to graduate in October, check for an email from the Dean of Students about the deadline for applying for the October degree. Careers and Professional Development Determine hiring deadlines and requirements for those government offices and public interest organizations that are not participating in OCI, including opportunities contained n the Federal Government Honors and Internship Handbook.  The link to the website and the user ID and password information are available on your Symplicity announcements. As you consider writing an independent study or writing competition paper, select a subject matter relevant to your job search so your resume demonstrates your practice area interest. If interested in public sector positions, register for the Equal Justice Works Conference and Career Fair held in DC in November. You may email writingsample@brooklaw.edu to request a meeting to review your writing sample. Student Life If you are a Student Leader, watch for emails from our Director of Student Life to get information about the Student Organization Fair, submitting budget requests and training dates. Review the NY Bar Exam Checklist. September Academics Consider your study strategies for this year.  Do you want to try a different approach or a different study group? Register by September if you plan to take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) in November. Careers and Professional Development Update your resume to finalize the description of your summer employment and fall externship, submit to your counselor for review, upload to Symplicity, and indicate your areas of interest. Start looking for a spring externship, clinic, or paid legal position by consulting Symplicity and your career counselor. Look for the Career Center announcement about the Brooklyn Law School Mentoring Program and sign up for an alumni mentor in your practice area of interest before the deadline. Student Life Now that your schedule is finalized, make sure you carve out time each week for self-care.  October Academics Attend faculty-led sessions on course selection for spring registration Attend Clinical Program Information sessions and apply for spring semester clinics and specialized externships.  Then submit your clinic application by the deadline. Be on the lookout for email from the Registrar with information about exam conflicts. If due to graduate in February, check for an email from the Dean of Students about the deadline for applying for the February degree. If you plan to take the Bar Exam in New York (UBE) in February, you should: Register during the October 1-30 registration period. Sign up for a commercial bar review preparation course. Consult with Academic Success to evaluate your overall plan for bar exam readiness. Careers and Professional Development Connect with alumni and other professionals doing the work that you want to do. Contact your mentor, attend the Career Center and Public Service Law Center programs, and ask your counselor for names of alumni who practice in areas of law that interest you to schedule informational interviews. Create a profile on LinkedIn if you have not done so already, or be sure to update the one you already have! Join Brooklyn Law School’s ACES (Alumni Committed to Employing Students) Program. Student Life Start to think about your plans post-graduation.  November Academics Register for spring classes. Make sure you have arranged to satisfy both Upper-Level Writing Requirements and all the other graduation requirements. Register by November if you plan to take the December New York Law Exam (NYLE). Careers and Professional Development Meet with your career counselor to review job search strategies and update application materials.  Student Life Attend Wellness Week programs sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs. December Academics Focus on your papers and exams. If due to graduate in May, check for an email from the Dean of Students about the deadline for applying for the May degree. Careers and Professional Development Register for the Public Interest Legal Career Fair held annually in early February at NYU. The PILC Fair is open to all students and includes both government and public interest employers. Online student registration usually begins around December 1st. If considering a move out of state after graduation and you will visit that area during winter break, contact your career counselor to identify alumni you can meet for informational interviews, recommendations, and advice.  Consider joining a bar association in that area. Student Life Attend Study Break programs sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs.  January Academics Finalize your spring schedule.  Make sure you have arranged to satisfy both Upper-Level Writing Requirements and all the other graduation requirements. Review your fall papers and exams with your professors. If you plan to take the New York Bar Exam (NYBE) in July and receive testing accommodations, you should be prepared to submit these requests to the New York Board of Law Examiners by this month. Register by January deadline if you plan to take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination (MPRE) in March 2020. Careers and Professional Development If you have not secured a spring clinic or externship for credit, consider working for one of the law school’s pro bono projects or check Symplicity for a part-time paid position. Student Life Start making a plan for your transition out of law school.  Where will you live?  What will your budget be?  If you are relocating out of state, decide when and where you will move.  Review the NY Bar Exam Checklist.  February Academics Be on the lookout for email from the Registrar with information about exam conflicts. If due to graduate in May, check for an email from the Dean of Students about the deadline for applying for the May degree. Careers and Professional Development Attend the Career Center’s Annual Career Conversations program where you can speak with more than 50 alumni representing approximately 25 practice areas. Attend the Public Interest Legal Career Fair at NYU. Student Life Contribute to the Class Gift! Have Graduation Photos taken. March Academics Take stock of each of your academic requirements for the semester and develop a timeline for completing writing projects, externship requirements, and final exam preparation. If you plan to take the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE) in July, you should: Register during the March 1-31 registration period. Consult with Academic Success to evaluate your overall plan for bar exam readiness. Careers and Professional Development Continue to check Symplicity, PSJD, and other resources for job postings. Consider a targeted mailing to small firms that practice in an area in which you are interested. Your career counselor can identify effective strategies, employers and the appropriate timing for these applications. Student Life Attend some of your final Student Organization programs. Check out the BLSPI auction. Attend the Barrister’s Ball. Utilize Spring Break to finalize your post-graduation plans.  April Academics Start preparing for exams and planning time to finish research papers. Careers and Professional Development Are you getting interviews but no offers? Are you sending out numerous applications and not getting interviews? Make an appointment with your career counselor. Reach out to former supervisors, family, and friends for leads on jobs. Schedule exit interview with your career counselor. Student Life Pick up your graduation tickets. Review the NY Bar Exam Checklist.  May Academics Focus on your papers and exams. Student Life Enjoy Graduation! After Graduation Academics Consult with Academic Success for resources for study skills, time management, and additional practice questions for your July bar exam preparation.