On Campus J.D.

Ribbon cutting for the new Dineen Student Commons, featuring Otto the Orange and five people.

October 28, 2026

Syracuse Law Unveils The Robert E. Dineen L’66 Student Commons

Syracuse Law celebrates the opening of the Robert E. Dineen Jr. L'66 Student Commons, a gift that gives students a place to relax and connect.

By Caroline Reff

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October 21, 2026

Syracuse Law Hosts New Competition Focusing on NIL

Student-led Syracuse Name, Image and Likeness Negotiation Competition (SNILC) and NIL Symposium drew 16 teams from 12 law schools to Syracuse Law to test negotiation and advocacy skills in the fast-evolving world of NIL.

By Caroline Reff

Maggie Clancy wears a pattern shirt in front of a blue background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Maggie Clancy

Former NICU nurse pursuing law to advocate for patients and address systemic gaps in healthcare.

By Syracuse Law Communications

Milan Stokes wears a black tank top posing in front of a gray background.

August 20, 2026

Meet Milan Stokes

Former LSU student-athlete and HR manager pursuing law with courage, competition, and purpose driving her path.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

Meet Nina Han

UNRISD-APOHS Junior Scholar pursuing law to advise companies on corporate governance and tech regulation.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 20, 2026

Meet Jimmy Capella

Meet Jimmy Capella, a Syracuse native and Army veteran pursuing his J.D. to become a Judge Advocate (JAG) officer.

By Syracuse Law Communications

Full group photo from above of the incoming J.D. Classes of 2026 all wearing orange.

August 20, 2026

New On-Campus J.D. Class Brings Purpose to the Path Ahead

Meet members of Syracuse Law's incoming on-campus J.D. class and hear what brought them to law school, in their own words.

By Syracuse Law Communications

August 27, 2025

Orientation and JDi Residency Week 2025: Syracuse Law Welcomes Incoming Classes

Syracuse Law's 2025 orientation and JDi residency week welcomed nearly 300 new students from 156 colleges across 17 countries.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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July 22, 2025

3L Serves as Co-President of Disability Law Society, Aims for Career in National Security Law in D.C.

Kaitlin Sommer L'26 co-leads Syracuse Law's Disability Law Society while pursuing a Certificate in National Security and Counterterrorism Law.

By Caroline Reff

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June 9, 2025

Gelb Triplets Represent Fourth Generation to Graduate from Syracuse Law

Nicole, Robert, and Matthew Gelb L'25 graduated together from Syracuse Law as the first-ever triplets in the school's history and the fourth generation of their family to earn a law degree here.

By Caroline Reff

Two young men pose inside an indoor football training facility with bright green turf. One wears a light gray hoodie and has a credential badge around his neck, while the other wears a black hoodie with a white logo and also has a badge. Between them, a football player in a navy blue East-West Shrine Bowl uniform (#31) holds his helmet and smiles at the camera

February 18, 2025

Orange Flex Puts Syracuse Law 3L Ahead of the Game as Founder/CEO of Sports Agency

Alex Styrt '22, L'25 leads Premier Athlete Agency from San Diego while finishing his JD through Syracuse Law's OrangeFlex online program.

By Caroline Reff

February 18, 2025

Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez L'11 Wins 'CUSE50 Award

Gabriel Sepulveda-Sanchez L'11 founded Sepulveda Sanchez Accident Lawyers and earned a 2024 'CUSE50 award for one of Syracuse University's fastest-growing alumni-led businesses.

By Caroline Reff

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February 7, 2025

Syracuse Law Pointed Student Leader Toward Career with U.S. Army JAG Corps

Brett VanBuren L'25, a former West Point cadet and Syracuse Law student leader, accepted a commission into the U.S. Army JAG Corps after graduation.

By Caroline Reff

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November 6, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Continues Commitment to Service Through the Law

Anthony Ruscitto '22, '23 MPA, L'27, a Marine Corps veteran and helicopter crew chief, is pursuing a law degree to advocate for veterans and the community.

By Syracuse Law Communications

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August 6, 2024

1L Returns to Study Law in Her Hometown

Central New York native Ryleigh Peterson L'26 traded paralegal work at Cravath and Bond Schoeneck & King for a J.D. at Syracuse Law.

By Caroline Reff

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July 12, 2024

From Chicago to NYC: Externship Opens Doors for Law Student into Transactional Law

JD student Alex Stolfe L'25 externed with Holland & Knight's asset finance group in NYC, gaining hands-on experience in transactional and aviation law.

By Syracuse Law Communications

Charles Taylor smiles at the camera

June 17, 2024

Alumni Juggles Career as Staff Counsel for California State Controller with Duties as a Deputy Commander in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps

Charles Taylor L'96 serves as staff counsel for the California State Controller's Office while a deputy commander in the U.S. Army Reserve JAG Corps.

By Caroline Reff

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June 5, 2024

Service, International Law Interest Spark Government Career

Erica Sujin Kang L'25 left careers with Korea's government and the UN's Green Climate Fund to pursue litigation law at Syracuse Law.

By Caroline Reff

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May 22, 2024

2L Encourages Others to Work Hard But Take Time to Enjoy the Vast Opportunities of the Syracuse University Campus

Noah Centore '25 clerked for a federal judge and researches with faculty at Syracuse Law, while encouraging students to enjoy campus life too.

By Caroline Reff

Leslie Park stands in front of the Hallmark Media sign in her L.A. office.

May 16, 2024

Syracuse Law Alum Dreamed of NYC But Returned to California to be a Pioneer in Entertainment Law

Leslie Park L'95 built a career in entertainment law, now serving as senior VP of legal and business affairs at Hallmark Media.

By Caroline Reff

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May 3, 2024

Pursuing the American Dream: From A Village in Egypt to Law School in Syracuse

Omnia Shedid L'24, MPA'24 (MAX) pursued a dual JD/public administration degree at Syracuse Law and will start as a U.S. government honors attorney.

By Caroline Reff