Upcoming Events
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Jan
21
CTBar Exam Information Session with the CT Bar Examining Committee 12:30pm
CTBar Exam Information Session with the CT Bar Examining Committee
Tuesday, January 21st, 2025
12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
UConn Law
About the Program: Learn about the Connecticut Bar application process and the format of the exam. This event is a “must” for all students who plan on taking the CT Bar exam in 2025. 2Ls are encouraged to attend to get a “head start” on understanding the process.
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Jan
22
Judicial Clerkship Application Nuts & Bolts 12:30pm
Judicial Clerkship Application Nuts & Bolts
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
12:30 PM - 01:15 PM
Cheryl A. Chase Hall
About the Program: Learn about judicial clerkship application timelines and processes. A “must” for those applying this spring/summer for clerkships to begin in 2026.
You Will Learn:
* Key deadlines for clerkship applications and how to set yourself up for success.
* How and when to ask for letters of recommendation.
* The ideal timeline for having your clerkship application spreadsheet, resume, cover letter, and writing samples finalized.Who Should Attend: Any law student interested in learning about the clerkship application process will benefit from attending. The content of the program will focus on the timeline for the Class of 2026.
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Jan
31
Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal Symposium 8:30am
Connecticut Public Interest Law Journal Symposium
Friday, January 31st, 2025
08:30 AM - 03:30 PM
UConn Law
The Corporation and the Public Interest: The Environment, Diversity, and Human Rights
Environmental, social, and governance issues have brought the roles and responsibilities of the contemporary business corporation to the forefront of the public agenda and have changed the nature of legal practice. This symposium will gather a select group of leading experts to discuss issues of corporate sustainability and societal impact. It will consist of three panels on topics that lie at the intersection of corporate activity and the public interest: the environment, diversity, and human rights.
Schedule (exact times are subject to change):
8:15 am – 8:45 am
Registration and Breakfast
8:45 am – 9:00 am
Opening Remarks & Dean’s Welcome
9:00 am – 10:15 am
Panel One: The Corporation and the Environment
Moderator: Professor Jack Lienke, University of Connecticut School of Law
Panelists:
- Professor Sarah Haan, Washington and Lee University School of Law
- Professor Madison Condon, Boston University School of Law
- Professor Anne Tucker, Georgia State University College of Law
10:15 am – 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am – 11:45 pm
Panel Two: The Corporation and Diversity
Moderator: Professor Sachin Pandya, University of Connecticut School of Law
Panelists:
- Professor Lisa Fairfax, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
- Professor Atinuke Adediran, Fordham University School of Law
- Professor Darren Rosenblum, McGill University Faculty of Law
11:45 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Keynote Fireside Conversation
Panelists:
- Professor Aaron Dhir, University of Connecticut School of Law
- Professor Michael Fakhri, University of Oregon School of Law and U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food
- Director Leilani Farha, The Shift, and former U.N. Special Rapporteur on the Right to Adequate Housing
1:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Break
2:00 pm – 3:15 pm
Panel Three: The Corporation and Human Rights
Moderator: Professor Richard Wilson, University of Connecticut School of Law
Panelists:
- Professor Jena Martin, St. Mary’s University School of Law
- Attorney Maryum Jordan, EarthRights International
- Professor Stephen Park, University of Connecticut School of Business
3:15 pm – 3:30 pm
Closing Remarks
RSVP HERE!