Students Experience Albany Alumni Networking
The charter bus pulled out of St. John’s University’s Queens, NY, campus as the early morning sunlight began to stretch across Union Turnpike, carrying with it a sense of anticipation that filled...
Excelsior Fellow Yan Lee ’26 Fulfills His Dream of Government Service
Inspired in part by his father, who built a life in America as a dentist working in state and federal government settings, Yan Lee arrived at St. John’s Law with a strong interest in public service...
Law Matters: A Conversation With Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum
For nearly 20 years, Dean & Rose DiMartino and Karen Sue Smith Professor of Law Jelani Jefferson Exum has focused her legal scholarship on closing the gap between the ideals of sentencing and the...
Catholic Middle School Students Explore Trial Advocacy at St. John’s Law
On May 9, 2026, St. John’s Law welcomed nearly 200 students from across Long Island for the annual Catholic Middle School Mock Trial Program. Designed to build hands-on experience in advocacy, public...
With a Head Start Pro Bono Scholar Yuxi (Sam) Chen ’26 Begins Her Legal Career
As Sam Chen sees it, being a lawyer isn’t just about providing legal solutions. Immigrating from China with her family and adapting to life in the United States made her aware early on that the law...
St. John’s Law Celebrates the Class of 2026 at its Centennial Commencement
For 100 years, St. John’s Law has opened doors to excellence, prominence, and impact for students whose lived experiences reflect the rich fabric of New York City and the surrounding cities, states...
Naturalization Ceremony at St. John’s Recognizes 50 New US Citizens
The United States gained 50 new citizens from 29 countries on April 24 when—for the first time in its history—St. John’s University’s School of Law hosted a naturalization ceremony at the Queens , NY...
Law Matters: A Conversation With Professor Chris Borgen
While space has been called the final frontier, it’s also an expansive area of law and policy that Professor Chris Borgen, Co-Director of the Law School’s Center for International and Comparative Law...
Encountering the Human Side of the Law: Students Explore Border Migration Through Vincentian Service Immersion
On a week-long service trip to El Paso, TX, St. John’s Law Professor Adrián E. Alvarez and students Paola Alvarado ’28 and Priscila D. Ruiz ’26 explored the human realities of border migration and...
Alumni Take the Lead in Fundraising for Public Interest Programs at St. John’s Law
Spirits and energy were high in the Law School cafeteria-turned-auction house as students, faculty, and alumni raised their bidding paddles for a chance to win items and experiences at the annual...