2025 JCRED Symposium

The Journal of Civil rights and Economic Development (JCRED) is pleased to present its 2025 Symposium:

Speech on College Campuses in the 21st Century: The Legal System’s Role in Determining Who Can Speak and What Can Be Said

About the Symposium

Presented in-person and online, this Symposium will explore the intersection of free speech, higher education, and legal frameworks in a rapidly changing world. A panel of esteemed legal scholars, practitioners, and thought leaders will delve into key issues, including the application of the fighting words doctrine, the balance between free expression and campus safety, and the evolving role of the legal system in shaping speech rights on college campuses. Join us for a day of engaging discussions addressing these critical topics.

Opening Speaker

Catherine Ross, Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School

Date

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Time

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location

Attend in person:
Join us in person at St. John's University School of Law, Belson Moot Court Room, 2nd Floor

Attend Online: 
We’re broadcasting the symposium in real time online. You’ll receive the online attendance information after you register.

Register to Attend

There is no fee to attend the Symposium in person or online, but you need to register in advance. Symposium registration will open soon, so please check back. 

More Information

For more information about the Symposium, please contact JCRED Research and Symposium Director Fiona Donovan at [email protected]