Programs and Events for LLM and Exchange Students

The Office of Graduate Affairs builds community and provides stimulating programming for LLM and Exchange students through various events throughout the academic year. We strive to provide opportunities for students to connect with each other, faculty, and the city. We encourage LLM and Exchange students to check the Law School Calendar and The Docket regularly for information on Law School activities and events.

Fall 2024

Please note: Information below is subject to change. Exact dates and times are TBA.

August

LLM Happy Hour

Friday, August 23
3:15-5pm
Amity Hall & Off the Wagon

Celebrate the end of the summer Introductory courses with your LLM classmates! Please note you must be over the age of 21 to consume alcohol and will need to show a government issued ID. 

 

LLM Orientation

Monday, August 26

Please refer to the LLM Introduction to US Law & Orientation Schedule for a complete list of events and locations.

 

Inaugural Lecture & Lunch

Wednesday, August 28
1:10 - 2:25pm
Vanderbilt Hall (Greenberg Lounge)

Join Professor J.H.H. Weiler as he gives an inaugural lecture to the incoming LLM class on the topic of Roots of Democratic Slide: Can there be a Democracy without a Demos. Lunch will be served.

 

NYU Law Alumni Association Breakfast

Friday, August 30
9:00 - 11:00am
Vanderbilt Hall (Greenberg Lounge)

A special welcome breakfast for LLM students and NYU Law Alumni Association representatives.

September

LLM Harbor Cruise

Sunday, September 8
4:30 - 6:30pm (boarding begins at 3:15pm)
Chelsea Piers, Pier 61

Enjoy a cruise around Manhattan harbor. The boat ride includes a close-up sighting of the Statute of Liberty, food, soda, beer, wine, and a DJ. Past LLM students have deemed the cruise a highlight of the LLM year! Tickets for the cruise are $35 (OGA subsidizes the cost of the ticket).

 

Tips from JD Students

Friday, September 13
2:30-3:30pm
VH 210

Tap into the wisdom of your JD counterparts who will share their strategies for preparing for classes and studying for exams. Panelists will also discuss how to build connections with your colleagues and community. 

October

LLM Boba Tea Break

Tuesday, October 8
2:00-3:00pm
FH 910

Stop by for a quick break between classes! Various types of boba tea will be served (while supplies last!)

 

LLM Fall Social

Friday, October 18
3:30-5:30pm
SPIN Flatiron (48 E. 23rd Street)

Swing by SPIN Flatiron for food, refreshing drinks, and unlimited ping pong action. Not much of a ping pong pro? No sweat! There will also be various table top games (Jenga, Connect 4, shuffleboard, etc.) throughout the space to enjoy with friends. All current LLM students are welcome and your first drink is courtesy of OGA.

 

Exam Prep Session

Friday, October 25
1:15-2:30pm
VH 210

It's never too early to begin preparing for final exams. During this session, an NYU Law professor Daniel Francis will discuss exam writing and strategies you can use to review concepts now and set yourself up for success.

November

Broadway Show (Wicked)

November 4 & 7
7:00-10:00pm
Gershwin Theater

As a welcome to New York City, the Office of Graduate Affairs invites you to Wicked, a Broadway show classic!

 

Radio City Christmas Spectacular (featuring The Rockettes)

Sunday, November 17
6:00-8:00pm
Radio City Music Hall

Join us for this quintessential New York experience! The Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes is an annual musical holiday stage show that features more than 140 performers and an original musical score, and combines singing, dancing, and humor with traditional scenes.

Spring 2025

February

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Guided Tour

Friday, February 7
2:50-3:50pm
MoMA

Private group tour of some of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) highlights.

 

Optional Practical Training (OPT) Info Session

Monday, February 10
1:10-2:10pm
VH 210

The Office of Global Services (OGS) will conduct an F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) information session for international students graduating from the Law School in spring who are interested in practical training or employment following graduation.

 

Cultural Exchange-In-Residence: Law and Film in China

Thursday, February 27
5:00-6:30pm
Hayden Hall, First Floor, Common Room

The Cultural Exchange-In-Residence series, co-sponsored by the Office of Residence Services and the Office of Graduate Affairs, provides international students in residence an opportunity to share their cultures and interests in an informal setting. The Chinese Law Student Association will be presenting on the topic Law and Film in China. Refreshments will be served.

March

Brooklyn Nets Basketball Game

Sunday, March 16
6:00-8:00pm
Barclays Center, Brooklyn

An excellent opportunity to experience a live, professional sporting event and root for the home team!

 

Cultural Exchange-In-Residence: OutLaw (topic TBD)

Thursday, April 3
7:00-8:30pm
Hayden Hall, First Floor, Common Room

The Cultural Exchange-In-Residence series, co-sponsored by the Office of Residence Services and the Office of Graduate Affairs, provides international students in residence with an opportunity to share their cultures and interests in an informal setting. Refreshments will be served. Topic TBD.

April

End of Semester Celebration

Date and time - TBA
Greenberg Lounge, Van Hall

Our annual karaoke event is back! Come celebrate the end of the school year with your fellow LLMs while enjoying free pizza, beer, sangria, and song. 

May

LLM Class Photos

Date and Time TBA
Furman Hall, Second Floor, Sexton Lounge

A professional photographer will be taking photos of the current class of LLM students the afternoon following the NYU All-University Commencement Ceremony. Each specialization will have a designated time for their photo.