Announcing the 12th dean of Fordham Law School. Safely viewing North America’s total solar eclipse on campus with classmates. Taking the D train four stops to Yankee Stadium to experience an electrifying Subway Series.
These were just a few of the “only at Fordham Law” moments the Law School community engaged with the most on social media this past year.
The 10 most popular social media posts of the year, which are listed below as Instagram posts, all appeared on LinkedIn. To see what will be trending in the new year, as well as the latest Law School news and updates, follow Fordham Law on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and Flickr.
1. Making Memories during Orientation
Fordham Law’s incoming students heard from Dean Joseph Landau, faculty and staff, enjoyed socializing with one another, and toured the Law School building during their week-long orientation.
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2. Celebrating the Class of 2024
On May 20, the Law School community gathered for the 117th Diploma Ceremony to celebrate the achievements of this year’s 683 graduates. Guests included distinguished speaker Jessica Berman ’02, commissioner of the National Women’s Soccer League, and Fordham University President Tania Tetlow.
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3. 75th Annual Alumni Luncheon
Held on March 1, the 75th Annual Fordham Law Alumni Association Luncheon celebrated the achievements of Eric Grossman ’93, James W. Quinn ’71, Lynda Garcia ’12, Khasim K. Lockhart ’18, and Alexander Zozos ’14.
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4. “In a New York State of Mind”
This year’s incoming class of 440 J.D. students joined us from 33 states, 159 colleges and universities, and range between 24 and 70 years young.
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5. Happy Hal-law-een!
Students got into the spirit of the season at the Fordham Law Student Bar Association’s annual, spooktacular Halloween celebration, Fright Night.
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6. “Take Me Out to the Ballgame”
The first-ever Fordham Law Alumni Subway Series event was a hit! Fordham Law graduates enjoyed an evening out at the ballpark as the New York Yankees hosted the New York Mets for the Bronx edition of the crosstown rivalry.
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7. Joseph Landau Named 12th Dean of Fordham Law
After a national search, Joseph Landau, associate dean for academic affairs, was chosen as the 12th Dean of Fordham Law School. Landau, an accomplished legal scholar and award-winning professor, began his tenure on July 1. Fordham University President Tania Tetlow announced his appointment on Feb. 22.
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8. Fordham Law on the Run
Fordham Law student Diane Lee ’27 spent 18 weeks training for her first TCS NYC Marathon—all while juggling work, school, and life in general—during the first semester of her 1L year.
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9. No Ordinary Monday, but a Moon-day!
Fordham Law students, faculty, and staff gathered on the plaza for 13 minutes to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.
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10. A Reunion to Remember
This year’s reunion brought together Fordham Law graduates of all ages to reconnect with old friends and celebrate their time at the Law School. More than 400 alumni made gifts in honor of their reunion year, raising over $870,000!
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