NY Metro Academic Retreat
About this Event
Calling all NY Metro law students!
Join us for the NY Metro Academic Retreat: Elevate Through Engagement: Pathways to Legal Excellence on September 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a networking reception following the retreat, hosted in partnership with Crowell & Moring.
Set in the heart of New York City, this retreat offers students the chance to learn from top practitioners while building meaningful connections across the subregion. Expect impactful sessions on academic strategies, professional growth, and leadership development—all with the energy and opportunity of the city as your backdrop.
Highlights include:
- Guidance from professors and advisors on how to succeed in law school
- Panels featuring judges, corporate attorneys, and other professionals
- Networking opportunities with peers and mentors across the NY Metro area
- Tabling sessions with Themis and BARBRI
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch
- Professional headshots available for all attendees
Best of all, this retreat is free to attend. Do not miss this opportunity to shape your path forward and build the foundation for your legal career.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:50 AM
Breakfast
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Introducrions
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:10 AM
The Spectrum of Success: Exploring Black Legal Journeys Across Practice Areas
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
From Classroom to Career: Preparing for Professional Success
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM
The 1L Playbook: The Tools You Need to Write, Study, and Succeed
The 2L Roadmap: A Guide to MPRE, NYLE, & Bar Success
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:40 AM
The Last Lap : Preparing for the Bar
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:40 PM
Lunch & Headshots
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:50 PM
Sister-to-Sister Workshop
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:50 PM
Brother-to-Brother Workshop
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:50 PM
Sibling-to- Sibling Workshop
🕑: 01:55 PM - 02:00 PM
Closing Remarks
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Onsite Networking Mixer
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