CUNY Middle Eastern and North African Law Society
City University of New York
About CUNY Middle Eastern and North African Law Society
At the City University of New York School of Law in Long Island City, NY, the Middle Eastern and North African Law Society represents a vital community within the law school dedicated to centering the experiences and legal needs of Middle Eastern and North African populations. This student organization reflects CUNY Law's foundational commitment to diversity, equity, and using legal education as a tool for addressing systemic injustice.
CUNY Law's mission—to graduate outstanding public interest attorneys while enhancing the diversity of the legal profession—directly informs the work of this student organization. The school, founded in 1983, has consistently been recognized among the top law schools for diversity across both its student body and faculty. The Middle Eastern and North African Law Society continues this legacy by creating inclusive spaces where students can explore how law intersects with their own communities' experiences and concerns.
The organization operates within a community that values equity, inclusivity, and the sustained pursuit of justice. Members are drawn together by a shared understanding that legal education must address overlapping and intersecting injustices, including those affecting Middle Eastern and North African communities. By bringing together law students passionate about these issues, the organization builds solidarity, shares knowledge, and develops the next generation of advocates committed to transforming what justice looks like.
Located in Long Island City's vibrant and diverse Queens community, the Middle Eastern and North African Law Society benefits from CUNY Law's position within one of the world's most culturally rich boroughs. The organization serves as both a support network for students and a platform for advancing legal understanding and advocacy that centers community voices and experiences.