Connecticut Academic Retreat

Join us September 26th at Carmody & Torrance for NEBLSA’s CT Academic Retreat! Free panels, networking, headshots, and meals.
About this Event

Calling all Connecticut law students!

Join us for the Connecticut Academic Retreat: Building Our Legacy: Connecting, Collaborating, and Creating Our Future on Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, hosted in partnership with Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP.

This retreat will provide the tools and connections you need to thrive in law school and beyond. Whether you are just beginning your journey as a pre-law student, navigating the challenges of 1L year, or preparing to graduate, this retreat is designed with you in mind.

Highlights include:

• Workshops led by professors and advisors on navigating law school with confidence
• Engaging panels with judges, corporate attorneys, and community leaders
• Networking opportunities with peers and mentors across Connecticut
• Tabling sessions with Themis and BARBRI
• Complimentary breakfast and lunch
• Free professional headshots for all attendees

Best of all, this retreat is free for students.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast and Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome and Introductions
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Professional Development Workshop - Resume Building
🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:15 AM
Financial Literacy Workshop
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Pre- Law Workshop
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Building a Strong Legal Foundation: Effective Legal Writing for 1Ls
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Beyond Graduation: Bar Prep, Character & Fitness, and Bar Exam Success
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:25 PM
Fireside Chat: Different Careers in the JD Space- Exploring Legal Career Paths
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:50 PM
Networking Lunch and Headshots
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Remarks