CUNY Muslim Law Students Association

The CUNY Muslim Law Students Association is a student organization based at the City University of New York School of Law in Long Island City, NY, dedicated to fostering community, dialogue, and professional development among Muslim law students. As part of CUNY Law's vibrant student organization ecosystem, this association provides a platform for Muslim students to connect, share experiences, and navigate their legal education within a supportive network. The organization operates within the framework of CUNY Law's mission to train outstanding public interest lawyers committed to using the law as a tool for social good and expanding access to justice.

Located in Long Island City, Queens, the association benefits from CUNY Law's position as the nation's leading public interest law school, with a strong emphasis on client-facing, community-driven, and movement-led lawyering. Members of the Muslim Law Students Association engage with CUNY Law's extensive clinical programs, experiential learning opportunities, and community partnerships that address systemic injustices. The organization contributes to CUNY Law's commitment to diversity, consistently recognized among the top law schools for the diversity of its student body and faculty.

Through student-organized events, networking opportunities, and collaborative initiatives, the CUNY Muslim Law Students Association helps create an inclusive environment where Muslim law students can explore their professional identities while contributing to the school's broader mission of social justice. The association operates within CUNY Law's comprehensive student affairs framework, which supports spiritual growth, cultural expression, and professional development. By bringing together students with shared backgrounds and values, the organization strengthens the diverse community that defines CUNY Law's approach to legal education and social transformation.