Pathways to Law: CUNY & NYC Bar Career Exploration Event
Friday, February 20, 2026 | 2:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Format: In Person
Where: New York City Bar
42 West 44th Street
New York, NY 10036
Program Fee:
There is no fee to attend. Registration is required.
Registration is now full, but you may join the waitlist using this form. We will contact you if space becomes available.
Description:
Pathways to Law: CUNY & NYC Bar Career Exploration Event is an in-person program designed to support CUNY undergraduate students and aspiring law students as they explore the legal profession and prepare for the law school journey.
Hosted at the New York City Bar Association, this program brings together students, admissions professionals, and practicing attorneys to provide transparent, practical insight into law school and legal careers. Participants will hear directly from current CUNY School of Law students, gain guidance on the law school application process, and engage in candid conversations about navigating the legal profession.
Whether you are just beginning to consider law school or actively preparing to apply, this event offers meaningful information, mentorship, and connection to resources that can help you move forward with confidence.
Event Highlights:
This comprehensive program combines practical guidance with firsthand perspectives to help students better understand the path to law school and beyond. Highlights include:
- Welcome and opening remarks from NYC Bar and CUNY leadership
- Law school admissions information and application guidance
- Panel discussions with current CUNY School of Law students
- Career conversation with practicing attorneys
- Opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and pre-law resources
Sponsoring Organizations:
Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, Tanya Martinez-Gallinucci, Executive Director, Diversity Pipeline Initiatives Committee
CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College - Max Berger Pre-Law Program, Tina Coco, Pre-Law Advisor and Masayori Sudo Hasegawa, Baruch Pre-Law Society
The City University of New York School of Law
For questions or concerns about registration, please contact Deynna Rey Tovar at DReyTovar@nycbar.org