St. John's Law Programs and Initiatives Foster Diversity in the Legal Profession
From its start in downtown Brooklyn, St. John’s Law has been committed to improving diversity in the legal profession. Today, through initiatives coordinated by the Career Development Office, students have opportunities to participate in summer diversity programs offered by law firms, corporations, and local courts that enable them to gain valuable, hands-on legal experience.
St. John's Law Team Achieves at Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition
On November 8, 2013, Jonathan Yi '14 and Lawson Huynh '16 competed for St. John’s Law at the annual Thomas Tang National Moot Court Competition in Kansas City, Missouri. Coached by Alison Bomba ’14, the team advanced to the quarterfinals and earned second best brief. Lawson was also named second best oralist.
Paul R. Hage LL.M. '07 and Associate Dean G. Ray Warner Recognized for Outstanding Contributions in Bankruptcy Education and Scholarship
The Business Bankruptcy Committee of the American Bar Association presented the 2013 Kathryn R. Heidt Memorial Award to St. John’s Law LL.M. in Bankruptcy alumnus Paul R. Hage at the 87th Annual...
New York Law Journal Honors St. John’s Law Alumni and Faculty
The award recognizes lawyers who “have made a profound impact on the law and New York’s Legal Community."
Professor Janai S. Nelson Brings Current Election Law Issues into Sharper Focus
On Tuesday, November 5, 2013, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to make their voice heard by voting to elect or reelect local officials ─ mayors, county executives, town supervisors...
Book Publication Event Highlights Exciting Year Ahead for St. John’s Center for Law and Religion
Members of the St. John’s community gathered at the Harvard Club of New York City for a conversation about Professor Marc O. DeGirolami’s new book, The Tragedy of Religious Freedom (Harvard University Press).
St. John's Law Goes in the House
Over the past couple of decades, in-house legal departments have become the career destination of choice for more and more lawyers. Any legal recruiter can attest to the dramatic spike in the number of applicants for staff attorney positions in corporate law departments.
The Changing Face of Litigation
Over the past couple of decades, in-house legal departments have become the career destination of choice for more and more lawyers. Any legal recruiter can attest to the dramatic spike in the number...
Center for Law and Religion Names 2013-2014 Student Fellows
The Center for Law and Religion recently named four Student Fellows for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Center for Law and Religion Announces Spring 2014 Joint Colloquium
This course invites leading law and religion scholars to make presentations to an audience of selected students and faculty.