Touro Law Center

09/01/2026

Get ready to bid, support, and win! Touro Law Center’s annual Goods & Services Auction is taking place on Wednesday, October 21. Whether you’re joining us in person or bidding from the comfort of your home, this year’s dual-format auction makes it easier than ever to get involved. All money raised supports Touro Law’s Summer Public Interest Fellowship Program.
Here is how you can support:
• Register to Attend in Person or Bid Online: Visit the auction platform and register to attend (FREE!) or sign up to bid online.
• Become a Sponsor: Showcase your business or organization while supporting a great cause. There is still time to secure a sponsorship package!
• Donate an Item or Service: Have a unique item, gift card, experience, or professional service to contribute? Donations are still being accepted!
👉 Get all the details, sponsor, donate, or register to bid today!

Touro Law Center’s Annual Goods & Services Auction will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. We are gearing up for an incredible night of auction bidding, great food, music, and fantastic networking! Join us in person for the thrill of the live auction or bid online from anywhere so you don't m...

08/31/2026

Touro Law Center announced today that retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy will receive its distinguished Bruce K. Gould Book Award in recognition of his acclaimed memoir, Life, Law & Liberty, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Law Center in Central Islip, NY.

“We are deeply honored that Justice Kennedy has accepted this award and will join us to share his story and perspective with the Touro Law community,” stated Dean Elena Langan. “His memoir is a profound reflection on an inspiring career, offering readers rare insight into the legal system while serving as a vital reminder of what it means to live with optimism, decency, and a commitment to our democracy.”

This will be a ticketed event. Tickets will be distributed via lottery. Sign up today!

Bruce K. Gould Book Award Recipients

08/24/2026

Wishing all Touro Law students a great semester!

08/19/2026

Touro Law Center’s Orientation Program brought together both our incoming and returning students for a truly impactful learning experience through an immersive Poverty Simulation. The Simulation provided students with the opportunity to better understand the realities faced by individuals and families experiencing poverty while reinforcing the importance of empathy, access to justice, and community collaboration.

A sincere thank you to Lisa M. Zayas, Esq., Director, Access to Justice Division, Office for Justice Initiatives, NYS Unified Court System, for facilitating this experience and helping our students gain valuable insights that will remain with them throughout their legal education and future legal careers.

Special thanks to the Honorable Andrew A. Crecca, District Administrative Judge, 10th Judicial District, for his continued support and commitment to bringing this meaningful experience to our students. Thank you to Joseph R. Benedetto, Justice Coordinator, Principal Court Analyst, District Administrative Judge’s Office, 10th Judicial District, and Julia B. Carpenter, Outreach Coordinator, Court Analyst, District Administrative Judge’s Office, 10th Judicial District, for their partnership and support, and to all of the volunteers and student participants whose engagement and commitment made the simulation such a meaningful learning experience.

08/16/2026

Welcoming the newest members of the Touro Law community. Looking forward to a great year!

08/03/2026

KRTV News recently featured Touro’s growing footprint in Great Falls, Montana including plans for our FlexTime JD program starting in August 2027! The inaugural class will begin in the Fall of 2027 - applications open on September 1st!

More coverage of Great Falls and Montana: https://www.krtv.com

07/06/2026

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT: Professor Zangari—a former assistant district attorney in the Kings County Special Victims Bureau—reflects on a surprise office visit from an incoming 1L student that brought her past prosecutorial work and her current teaching path full circle. It is a powerful testament to the profound, lifelong impact legal professionals can have on the lives of others. Read the full story below.

We are proud to share a deeply moving personal essay by our own full-time faculty member, Jolie Bodner Zangari, which was recently published in the ABA Journal.

07/03/2026

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July weekend! Happy 250th America!

07/02/2026

How did two 17th-century ships sail from Europe, land in America, and permanently shape the way we understand our nation's soul? 🚢✨

With America's 250th birthday right around the corner, the Touro Law Review Podcast is diving deep into the history that built—and divided—the nation. Associate Dean Rodger Citron talks with prolific author Prof. David S. Reynolds about his latest book, Two Ships: Jamestown 1619, Plymouth 1620, and the Struggle for the Soul of America.

Discover the fascinating ways the White Lion (which brought the first enslaved Africans to Virginia) and the Mayflower (which carried the Pilgrims to Plymouth) became dueling symbols in the American mind.

From the accidental origins of American democracy and slavery to how Abraham Lincoln fought past this polarization to envision a "unity of hearts and minds," this conversation is a must-listen for history buffs, law students, and anyone reflecting on what 1776 really means today.

Every law student engages with the Constitution, the Bill of Rights...

06/30/2026

We are thrilled to share that more than half of our graduating class joined us in person for the Barbri Simulated MBE today, following yesterday’s Simulated Writing Exam!

Seeing such a powerful turnout fills our entire institution with pride and confidence.

To all of our recent grads and bar studiers: Your dedication right now is paving the way for your future success. The entire Touro Law community is cheering you on every single step of the way. Keep studying hard, stay focused, and let's pass the bar! 🎓⚖️