Affinity Group New Student Welcome Events

Here at NYU Law, we have over 90 active student groups who are eager to help welcome you to the community. Among them are our affinity organizations that center the experience of various identity-based groups. 

All students are invited to connect and learn more at the below series of Affinity Group Welcome Events taking place during the first few weeks of the fall semester. 

Please check back for additional events to be added on a rolling basis.

Thursday, August 28

Asian-Pacific Allied Law Students Association (APALSA) Welcome Back Picnic

1:15 p.m. | Washington Square Park

Take a break from the first week of classes and enjoy lunch in the park with APALSA! Great vibes, good food, and even better company. Contact Selina Liu (selina.liu@nyu.edu) and Amber Nguyen (ann9975@nyu.edu) with any questions.

 

Thursday, September 4

Women of Color Collective (WoCC) Welcome Picnic 

1:00-2:30 p.m. | D’Agostino Hall Terrace (12th floor) | RSVP

Join us for the WoCC Welcome Picnic on Thursday, September 4th from 1:00-2:30pm! We will be on the 12th floor terrace at D'Agostino Hall — just tap your card as you come in and go up the elevator to the 12th floor. Food details to follow. We cannot wait to celebrate the start of the school year with you! 

First Generation Professionals (FGP) Ice Cream Social

4:35 p.m. | Washington Square Park | RSVP

Kick off the school year with First Generation Professionals at our very first event of the semester! 🍦 Come by for a sweet treat, meet fellow FGP members, and hang out in a relaxed, welcoming space. Whether you’re a returning member or brand new, we’d love to see you there! Contact Henessy Pineda (hap8339@nyu.edu) and Brylind Lawson (bml360@nyu.edu) for more information.

Law Women Welcome Happy Hour

5:00-7:00 p.m. | Location TBA

Join Law Women at a happy hour to start the year! Please reach out to the Law Women board at nyulawwomen@gmail.com for additional information.

OUTLaw Welcome Happy Hour 

7:00-10:00 p.m. | Playhouse (100A 7th Ave S)

OUTLaw will be hosting a welcome happy hour to kickoff the new school year! The current board is excited to meet you on Sept. 4, at 7:00 pm at Playhouse. 

 

Friday, September 5

Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) Shabbat Dinner

6:30 p.m. | Greenberg Lounge, Vanderbilt Hall | RSVP

Join JLSA for the first Shabbat Dinner of the year! Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 2 using the link above and email Max Paley (map9943@nyu.edu) and Caylie Tuerack (cjt9860@nyu.edu) with any questions.

Thursday, September 11

Disability Allied Law Students Association (DALSA) Kick-Off Meetup

6:00 p.m. | 3 Sheets (134 W. 3rd St.) 

Join this kick off event for both new and existing members to meet other members of the DALSA organization in a relaxed setting. Please RSVP via email to Denis McGrath (djm10136@nyu.edu) and Dylan Spector (ds7933@nyu.edu).

All NYU Law student clubs and organizations, including identity-focused groups, are open to all students regardless of a student's background or identity (e.g. age, citizenship status, military status, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or any other protected characteristics as provided by law or NYU policy).