Upcoming Events

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Criminal Law Application Bagel Brainstorm

This event is an opportunity for 1Ls to work on criminal law internship applications and chat with 2Ls and 3Ls about their experiences.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
Virginia Law Prison Project
Purcell Reading Room
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Integrating Faith and a Legal Career

Professor Bill Rooney of the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law will speak on integrating his Catholic faith and his legal career.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
St. Thomas More Society
WB103

Thursday, November 12, 2026

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Westlaw Tabling

Thomson Reuters/Westlaw’s weekly table event are an opportunity to speak with either the student rep or the account manager about any Westlaw-related questions students might have. Students can also receive a quick summary of the Westlaw products they have access to, as well as learn about new and upcoming features. Smaller giveaway items, such as pens, highlighters and snacks are available for free, and occasionally larger items, such as cupcakes, pizza and tumblers, are also given away.

Sponsor
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
Hunton Andrews Kurth Hall
12-1 p.m.
A Conversation With U.S. Judge Nicole Berner

Join ACS, JLSA, Lambda Law Alliance and PILA for a conversation with Judge Nicole Berner of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Food will be provided.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy
Co-sponsors
Jewish Law Students Association
Lambda Law Alliance
Public Interest Law Association
Purcell Reading Room
12-1 p.m.
Does Law Need Philosophy and God?

Professor Bill Rooney of the Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law will deliver a lecture “Does Law Need Philosophy and God?” A Q&A will follow. Food will be provided.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
St. Thomas More Society
WB128
12-1 p.m.
Mayer Brown Hospitality Suite

Join Lone Star Lawyers and Mayer Brown for a lunch hospitality suite to get to know the firm and its attorneys. Food will be provided.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
Lone Star Lawyers
WB104
4-6 p.m.
Lile Moot Court Finals

Shree Balaji ’27 and Dan Cummins ’27 will represent the appellant, and Caroline Davisson ’27 and Salaar Khan ’27 will represent the appellee.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
William Minor Lile Moot Court Board
Caplin Auditorium

Friday, November 13, 2026

Tuesday, November 17, 2026

12-1 p.m.
MBA Dual Degree Program Information Session

The JD/MBA Society and Darden School of Business’s admissions team are hosting an information session for J.D. students to learn more about the JD/MBA program, including the application process and the school experience.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
JD/MBA Society
WB104
5-6 p.m.
Law Christian Fellowship Dinner

The hope of LCF is to witness to the Law School community the truth, love and joy of Jesus Christ. The organization hopes to be a community where students can engage in spiritual conversations and find spiritual family through weekly fellowship, Bible study and other events.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
Law Christian Fellowship
Class of 1950 Dining Room

Wednesday, November 18, 2026

6-6:59 p.m.
Agape Fellowship Dinner

Biweekly dinner meetings open to the Law School bring in speakers from around the school and UVA community to discuss topics including community, acceptance and faith in the legal profession and at the Law School.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
Agape
WB119

Thursday, November 19, 2026

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Westlaw Tabling

Thomson Reuters/Westlaw’s weekly table event are an opportunity to speak with either the student rep or the account manager about any Westlaw-related questions students might have. Students can also receive a quick summary of the Westlaw products they have access to, as well as learn about new and upcoming features. Smaller giveaway items, such as pens, highlighters and snacks are available for free, and occasionally larger items, such as cupcakes, pizza and tumblers, are also given away.

Sponsor
Arthur J. Morris Law Library
Hunton Andrews Kurth Hall

Friday, November 20, 2026

Wednesday, December 2, 2026

5:30-7 p.m.
Virginia Law Families & Partners Community Dinner

Actual Start Time: 5:30 PM. All VLFP members are invited to the first community dinner of the academic year. This event will emphasize welcoming new 1Ls and fostering early community engagement. Representatives from Student Affairs will be present to discuss navigating law school while maintaining family and partner relationships.

Sponsor
Virginia Law Families & Partners
Scott Commons
6-6:59 p.m.
Agape Fellowship Dinner

Biweekly dinner meetings open to the Law School bring in speakers from around the school and UVA community to discuss topics including community, acceptance and faith in the legal profession and at the Law School.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
Agape
WB119

Thursday, December 3, 2026

Friday, December 4, 2026

Thursday, December 10, 2026

Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Friday, December 18, 2026

Thursday, January 7, 2027

Tuesday, January 19, 2027

Tuesday, February 2, 2027

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

Thursday, February 11, 2027

5:30-7 p.m.
Leslie Morgan Steiner Keynote

Leslie Morgan Steiner is a New York Times bestselling author, speaker and domestic violence survivor. Her memoir, “Crazy Love,” recounts her experience surviving domestic violence and became the subject of the first TED Talk by a domestic violence survivor, which has garnered almost 9 million views. Steiner is a passionate advocate for survivors and has served as a board member of the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project. She is also a former Washington Post executive and holds degrees from Harvard College and the Wharton School of Business.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Contact:
Carley Kukk
Sponsor
Domestic Violence Project
Caplin Pavilion

Wednesday, February 17, 2027

Thursday, February 18, 2027

Tuesday, February 23, 2027

Wednesday, February 24, 2027

Tuesday, March 16, 2027

Tuesday, March 30, 2027

Tuesday, April 6, 2027

Thursday, April 8, 2027

5-7 p.m.
Extramural Moot Court Tournament

The Extramural Moot Court team will be hosting its first moot court tournament. The theme of the competition will be administrative law. Other law schools will send teams of two competitors each to compete in oral argument rounds over a period of two days. Teams will be evaluated based on a combination of their brief scores and performance during oral argument.

This event is sponsored by a student organization.

Sponsor
Extramural Moot Court
Various

Tuesday, April 13, 2027

Tuesday, April 27, 2027

Thursday, September 16, 2027