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Teaching Bank MembershipBiennial Empire State Legal Writing Conference
Biennial Empire State Legal Writing Conference
Biennial Empire State Legal Writing Conference
Join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and for the Scholars Forum on Friday, May 22, at Fordham Law School in New York City for a free, two-day event featuring engaging presentations on legal writing pedagogy, the NextGen Bar Exam, Generative AI, and other timely topics shaping legal education and practice.
About the Conference
Fordham Law School will host the 2026 Biennial Empire State Legal Writing Conference on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and the Scholars Forum on Friday, May 22. This free regional conference brings together legal writing faculty and colleagues for a day of thoughtful discussion, practical ideas, and timely presentations.
Sessions will address a wide range of topics, including teaching pedagogy, the NextGen Bar Exam, the impact of Generative AI on legal practice and the classroom, and much more.
Registration and Questions
Registration is free and will remain open through May 15, 2026. Conference hotel information is included in the registration link.
For questions, please contact Ilene Strauss at istrauss@fordham.edu or Aysha Ames at aames4@fordham.edu.
