
About this Event
Calling all Connecticut law students!
Join us for the Connecticut Academic Retreat: Pathways to Excellence β Navigating Law School with Purpose on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, hosted in partnership with Carmody & Torrance LLP.
This retreat will provide the tools and connections you need to thrive in law school and beyond. Whether you are just beginning your journey as a pre-law student, navigating the challenges of 1L year, or preparing to graduate, this retreat is designed with you in mind.
Highlights include:
- Workshops led by professors and advisors on navigating law school with confidence
- Engaging panels with judges, corporate attorneys, and community leaders
- Networking opportunities with peers and mentors across Connecticut
- Tabling sessions with Themis and BARBRI
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch
- Free professional headshots for all attendees
Best of all, this retreat is free for students.
Agenda
π: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast & Registration
π: 09:05 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome & Introductions
π: 09:35 AM - 10:35 AM
Professional Development
π: 09:35 AM - 10:35 AM
Building a Clerkship Ready Resume
π: 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Pre-Law Workshop
π: 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
How to Study, Your Learning Style, and How to Perform at Your Best?
π: 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM
Next Gen Bar With Barbri
π: 11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Sister to Sister
π: 11:35 AM - 12:30 PM
Brother to Brother
π: 12:40 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch & Headshots
π: 01:35 PM - 02:45 PM
Fireside Chat: Balancing Life and Law
π: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PM
Closing Session
π: 03:05 PM - 04:00 PM
Mixer Onsite or Offsite
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, 195 Church Street, New Haven, United States
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