CUNY JJC Rising Scholars of Justice Pipeline Program

Students considering their next academic step are invited to attend an upcoming workshop hosted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Latin American and Latinx Studies Department.

“Grad School, Law School, or Still Figuring It Out? Let’s Talk” will provide guidance on graduate and law school pathways, including application timelines, preparation strategies, and how to determine the right fit.

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🕐 1:40 PM – 2:55 PM
📍 UMI Lounge, John Jay College

Students interested in exploring graduate or professional school options are encouraged to attend.
In collaboration with:

Students considering their next academic step are invited to attend an upcoming workshop hosted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Latin American and Latinx Studies Department.

“Grad School, Law School, or Still Figuring It Out? Let’s Talk” will provide guidance on graduate and law school pathways, including application timelines, preparation strategies, and how to determine the right fit.

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🕐 1:40 PM – 2:55 PM
📍 UMI Lounge, John Jay College

Students interested in exploring graduate or professional school options are encouraged to attend.
In collaboration with:




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Students considering their next academic step are invited to attend an upcoming workshop hosted by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice Latin American and Latinx Studies Department.

“Grad School, Law School, or Still Figuring It Out? Let’s Talk” will provide guidance on graduate and law school pathways, including application timelines, preparation strategies, and how to determine the right fit.

📅 Tuesday, March 24, 2026
🕐 1:40 PM – 2:55 PM
📍 UMI Lounge, John Jay College

Students interested in exploring graduate or professional school options are encouraged to attend.

📚 Literacy. Leadership. Service.

Proud to see the RSJ Scholars Program at John Jay College featured in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle for its participation in Read Across America — bringing judges, attorneys, and future legal leaders into classrooms to inspire young readers.

A special thank you to Hon. Joanne D. Quiñones for organizing this impactful initiative and continuing to create meaningful opportunities for service and mentorship within the community.

We are especially proud of RSJ Scholar Nicole Vega, who joined the effort to encourage students to discover the power of reading and imagination.

For more than 13 years, this program has connected the legal community with local schools — demonstrating how mentorship and representation can inspire the next generation.

👏 Congratulations to everyone involved in making this experience so meaningful for the students.

SAVE THE DATE! As of today, we are 7 months away from the 21st Annual CUNY BMI Conference. This year, Brooklyn College will host the entire CUNY BMI Community under one banner "Building Bridges: How Communities Protect and Empower"

Today, the CUNY BMI Rising Scholars of Justice (RSJ) Program was honored to host Professor Marina Karides (University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa) and Dr. Jennifer Stotter, PhD (University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo), moderated by Dr. Jodie Roure, JD, PhD.

The conversation examined the ongoing impacts of U.S. colonialism in Hawaiʻi and Puerto Rico, centering sovereignty, governance, cultural survival, and resistance. Prof. Karides offered a decolonial feminist perspective on island societies and economic systems, while Dr. Stotter provided insight into how institutional structures and policy frameworks reflect broader systems of power and inequality.

Through scholarship and cultural analysis—including reflections on Bad Bunny’s “Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaiʻi”—the program connected history, law, and contemporary resistance.

Thank you to the LLS Department, Chairperson Prof. John Gutiérrez, CUNY BMI University Director Dr. Jonathan Quash, PhD, and John Jay College UMI Director Matthew Branch for cosponsoring and providing us with the UMI Lounge space to engage with a broader audience.

Happy Holidays!

📢 Join us on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | 10:50 AM – 12:05 PM for Where Are We Now? Latino Voices in the NYS Judiciary featuring Hon. Sallie Manzanet-Daniels, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department.

Don’t miss this important conversation on Latino representation in New York’s courts.

✨ Flashback to the unforgettable 2025 Graduation & Recognition Ceremony! ✨

We are incredibly proud of our , who celebrated a major milestone in their journey toward becoming future leaders in the legal field. From inspiring speeches to the joy of the ceremony, these scholars have proven their commitment to justice and their unwavering passion to make a difference.

A special thank you to our mentors and partners who played a pivotal role in shaping their path. Your guidance has truly made an impact!