Upcoming Events

In partnership with the Department of Latin American and Latinx Studies at John Jay College, CUNY BMI, and UMI, the CUNY BMI Rising Scholars of Justice Law School Prep Program is excited to announce our Spring 2025 Speaker Series, featuring distinguished legal professionals who will share invaluable insights on law school funding, immigration advocacy, and balancing public service with a Big Law career.

We invite you to join us for these engaging discussions, which will provide students with direct exposure to experts in the legal field and opportunities to explore careers in law and social justice.

Upcoming Events:

📅 Tuesday, February 25th | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
“Financing Your Future: Law School Funding & Scholarships”
Speaker: Mary K. Bechler, Regional Director - Mid-Atlantic, AccessLex

📅 Tuesday, March 11th | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
“Pathways to Protection: Assisting Refugees with Make The Road NY”
Speaker: Andres Santamaria Cortes, Esq., Lead Attorney, Make The Road NY

📅 Tuesday, April 29th | 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
“Leading by Example: How Kaleb Sanchez Combines Big Law Practice with Public Service”
Speaker: Kaleb Sanchez, Esq., Partner, Mayer Brown LLP

These sessions are designed to be interactive and highly beneficial for students considering careers in law, public service, and advocacy.

We would love for you to bring to participate, integrate these talks into your coursework, or encourage attendance as part of their professional development.