Events

NU Giving Day

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Northeastern Law community will come together once again to celebrate Giving Day—the university’s largest and only 24-hour philanthropic event.

Denise Carty-Bennia Memorial Bar Awards Reception

Location

250 Dockser Hall, Northeastern University School of Law

The 33rd Annual Denise Carty-Bennia Memorial Bar Awards Reception will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:15 PM. The awardees are selected by the Alumni/ae Association Board of Directors based on an application process. Professor Denise Carty-Bennia was a highly successful attorney and tireless educator, advisor, mentor and friend to countless Northeastern

Commencement 2026

Location

Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Avenue, Boston

Members of the class of 2026 will receive their degrees during the School of Law’s commencement ceremony at the Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Faculty Speaker: Professor Margaret Hahn-DuPont Teaching Professor; Program Director, Legal Skills in Social Context Student Speakers: Mack Makishima ’26 Mariana Xacur

Brown Forum for Women in the Law Conference 2026

Location

Northeastern University School of Law

Now in its 18th year, the Brown Forum for Women in the Law Conference is an annual dynamic gathering that draws women from every level of professional development and accomplishment, providing career guidance, unparalleled professional development advice and networking.

Celebrate Juneteenth with Northeastern Law and the Worcester Red Sox!

Location

Shaw's Home Bullpen Terrace, 100 Madison Street, Worcester, MA 01608

The Alumni/ae Association and the Office of Alumni/ae Relations and Development will host its fifth annual WooSox networking event at the fabulous Shaw's Home Bullpen Terrace on June 23 in celebration of Juneteenth.

Celebrating Professor Debbie Ramirez

Professor Deborah Ramirez has been a transformative force at Northeastern University School of Law since joining the faculty in 1989, dedicating more than three decades to shaping the next generation of lawyers. Join us for a celebration of her unwavering commitment to equity, her fearless pursuit of a fairer criminal justice system and the lasting impact she has made on every student fortunate enough to learn from her.

Reunion and Alumni/ae Weekend 2026

Join us on October 15-17, 2026, as we honor the classes of the 1950s, ’76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, 01, ’06, ’11, ’16 and ’21. With plenty of fun activities open to all graduates, Alumni/ae Weekend offers a time for connecting with old friends and making new ones, visiting campus and catching up with your

From Jade Trees to Justice: Celebrating Professor Margaret Woo’s Retirement

Location

NU Alumni Center, 716 Columbus Avenue

 

Join us in celebrating the retirement of Professor Margaret Y.K. Woo, who has left an indelible mark on Northeastern Law over her distinguished career. A recognized authority on both the Anglo-American and Chinese socialist legal systems, Professor Woo's scholarship and dedication have shaped generations of students and enriched the Northeastern Law community.