Fordham Jewish Law Students Association
Fordham University
About Fordham Jewish Law Students Association
At the heart of Fordham School of Law in New York, NY, the Jewish Law Students Association represents a continuation of the institution's historic commitment to inclusion and community service. Since Fordham Law's founding in 1905, the school has opened its doors to students historically excluded from legal education due to their religion, gender, race, or class. Today, the Jewish Law Students Association carries forward this legacy by creating a welcoming community for Jewish students and allies within the law school.
The organization recognizes and honors the diverse needs of its members—social, academic, and religious—reflecting Fordham Law's broader mission to develop compassionate, highly capable lawyers committed to making a difference in the world. Operating under the Jesuit principle of "In the Service of Others," the association balances personal community-building with meaningful engagement in important causes. The JLSA Holocaust Living Memorial Project exemplifies this balance, combining remembrance with education and advocacy.
Fordham Law's commitment to creating a "vibrant, collaborative, and diverse community" where intellectual curiosity and commitment to service are prized provides the foundation for the Jewish Law Students Association's work. The organization's leadership team, composed of student peers serving as co-presidents and chairs of various committees, embodies the democratic and collaborative ethos that characterizes the law school community.
Based in New York's thriving legal and cultural landscape, the association connects students to both the broader Fordham Law network and the rich Jewish community throughout the city. Through programming, advocacy, networking, and meaningful projects, the Jewish Law Students Association ensures that Jewish students at Fordham Law find both professional support and genuine community during their legal education journey.