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.
Friday, August 23
Asian-Pacific Allied Law Students Association (APALSA) Orientation Welcome Social
4:00–6:00 p.m. | Amity Hall (80 W. 3rd St.)
APALSA will be hosting incoming 1Ls during Orientation to meet each other and some board members. Drink tickets will be provided and APALSA is looking forward to meeting everyone!
Jewish Law Students Association (JLSA) Orientation Pre-Shabbat Event
5:30–7:30 p.m. | Sexton Lounge, Furman Hall
Students who did not register via the 2024 NYU Law Orientation Weekend Activities form can also email Max Paley (map9953@nyu.edu) or Michael Gurock (mcg9783@nyu.edu) to register separately.
Sunday, August 25
Law Women 1L Welcome Orientation Picnic
12:00–2:00 p.m. | Central Park
Students who did not register via the 2024 NYU Law Orientation Weekend Activities form can also email Emily Pawlecki (eep8982@nyu.edu) and/or Sofiya Pavlova (sp7912@nyu.edu) to RSVP.
Monday, August 26
Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA) Orientation Welcome Social
3:15 PM | Qahwah House West Village | RSVP
MLSA would like to invite all 1Ls and LLMs to our annual Welcome Social at Qahwah House West Village at 3:15 p.m. on Monday, August 26th. This will be a great chance to meet Muslim law students and learn about the resources and events offered by both MLSA and ICNYU throughout the year. Please RSVP using the link above and email Hamza Malik (hbm9840@nyu.edu) or Asra Shuaib (as19029@nyu.edu) with any questions.
Wednesday, August 28
Asian-Pacific Allied Law Students Association (APALSA) 1L Welcome Picnic
12:00–2:00 p.m. | Washington Square Park | RSVP
APALSA is hosting a casual welcome picnic for all incoming 1Ls during the first week of school on August 28th, from 12-2pm in Washington Square Park (exact location TBD). Please join us to meet fellow 1Ls, LLMs, 2Ls, and 3Ls and ask any questions you might have about NYU Law, APALSA, or anything else. In true NYU Law fashion, we will be ordering pizza, so please try to RSVP using the link above by Monday, August 26th. Please email Lizzie Cho (ec3799@nyu.edu) or Leo Kim (lk3220@nyu.edu) with any questions.
Thursday, August 29
Black Allied Law Students Association (BALSA) Welcome Back Toast
4:00 p.m. | Washington Square Park
BALSA will be hosting a Welcome Back Toast to celebrate the new school year. This will be an opportunity to meet and connect with the BALSA community. There will be snacks, champagne, and apple cider. Please reach out to Nadia Nelson (nan6493@nyu.edu) or Ashley Alphonse (aca9983@nyu.edu) with any questions
Latinx Law Student Association (LaLSA) 1L Welcome Social
5:00–7:00 p.m. | 3 Sheets (134 W. 3rd St.) | RSVP
¡Felicitaciones!/¡Parabéns! Welcome to the NYU Law community. We would like to invite all first-year students and LLMs to our annual 1L Welcome Social for two hours of free food and drinks including chips and guacamole, empanadas, quesadillas, and a taco station. Come enjoy the company of your fellow new students as well as current members of LaLSA to celebrate the start of an exciting journey! Students can RSVP via the link above and contact law.lalsa@nyu.edu with any questions or concerns.
Thursday, September 5
South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) Welcome Picnic
1:00 p.m. | Washington Square Park (south of the fountain) | RSVP
SALSA will be hosting its annual Welcome Picnic in Washington Square Park (towards the south of the fountain) on Thursday, September 5 at 1:00pm. If you are planning on attending, please RSVP so we can ensure there is enough food for everyone who comes. SALSA is looking forward to seeing you soon! Please contact nyusalsa1@gmail.com with any questions.
Disability Allied Law Students Association (DALSA) 1L Happy Hour
4:00 p.m. | Location TBA | RSVP
Join NYU DALSA's Welcome Happy Hour for 1Ls! Connect with fellow students, enjoy drinks, and learn about upcoming events. The group is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities throughout their law school journey. Please RSVP at the link listed and email nyudalsaofficial@gmail.com with any questions!
First Generation Professionals (FGP) 1L Welcome Happy Hour
4:30–6:30 p.m. | Malt House | RSVP
FGP will be hosting a welcome happy hour for 1Ls and other community members. This will be a great chance to meet more first-gen students and learn about the resources and events offered by FGP throughout the year. Drink tickets will be provided, and feel free to bring other NYU friends! Please fill out the RSVP form above and email Elizabeth Brenneman (egb341@nyu.edu) or Michelle Hong (mh5093@nyu.edu) with any questions.
Middle Eastern North African Law Students Association (MENALSA) 1L and LLM Welcome Picnic
5:30 p.m. | Washington Square Park | RSVP
Welcome to NYU Law and the Middle Eastern North African Law Students Association! We are excited to meet you all at our picnic on Thursday, September 5, at 5:30 pm at Washington Square Park. Food and refreshments will be provided. Come by for the opportunity to connect with current and new students! If you have any questions, please email either Dani Heba (dh3083@nyu.edu) or Leah Khalil (lkk275@nyu.edu).
Friday, September 6
Women of Color Collective (WoCC) 1L + LLM Welcome Picnic
4:00–6:00 p.m. | Washington Square Park (south side) | RSVP
WoCC is excited to welcome 1Ls/LLMs to NYU with a picnic at Washington Square Park! Come for food, refreshments, and conversation with other women, gender non-conforming, and non-binary students of color in the vibrant WoCC community! Please RSVP and email Naomi (nal344@nyu.edu) and Nisa (nyr7485@nyu.edu) with further questions!
Monday, September 9
OUTLaw 1L Welcome Picnic
1:30–2:30 p.m. | Washington Square Park
OUTLaw will be hosting a welcome picnic for 1Ls to kickoff the new school year! The current board is excited to meet you on Sept. 9, at 1:30 pm at Washington Square Park (exact location TBD). Food will be provided. Please reach out to Angela Wu (aw5119@nyu.edu) or Chris Wong (cw4490@nyu.edu) with any questions
Tuesday, September 17
Women of Color Collective (WoCC) Sister Circle Welcome
6:00–8:00 p.m. | Vanderbilt 206 | RSVP
Join us for a warm and welcoming Sister Circle at WoCC! Enjoy snacks, drinks, and the chance to meet fellow members and make new friends as we embrace our growing community. Look out for more information in the WoCC newsletter. For questions, contact Gaby (gdn9144@nyu.edu) and Jingle (qj2115@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).