CUNY Muslim Law Students Association
City University of New York
About CUNY Muslim Law Students Association
Founded as part of the City University of New York's commitment to making legal education accessible and affordable, the CUNY Muslim Law Students Association represents the school's dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable learning environment. Based in Long Island City, NY, this student organization embodies CUNY Law's core values of equity, inclusivity, and the pursuit of justice—principles that guide every aspect of the institution's work. The association serves Muslim law students who are committed to addressing overlapping and intersecting injustices and using their legal education as a tool for social change.
CUNY Law, established in 1983, has built a community intimately aware of the effects of racism and discrimination on society and committed to sustained effort in redressing inequities. The Muslim Law Students Association is part of this broader community effort, providing a space where students can explore their identities, build meaningful relationships, and develop professional networks grounded in shared values. The organization recognizes that diversity of experience, background, perspective, and thought generates some of the most valuable learning while studying law.
Located in the heart of Long Island City's diverse Queens community, the association connects Muslim law students to CUNY Law's extensive network of public interest practitioners, clinical programs, and community partners. Members engage in experiential learning that extends beyond the classroom, participating in client-facing work and movement-led lawyering initiatives. The CUNY Muslim Law Students Association contributes to the school's reputation as a leader in diversity and its mission to graduate attorneys dedicated to transforming the very idea of what justice looks like in America.