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Before You Arrive
Where to check in each day, when to arrive, and what to finish beforehand. All times are Eastern Time (ET). Dates, times, and locations are subject to change — check Announcements for the latest.
Check-in by day
Thursday, November 12
8:30–9:00 AM ET
Optional law school tour participants
Suffolk University Law School — exact meeting point to be confirmed
5:00–7:00 PM ET
Everyone — Welcome to Boston Networking Meet and Greet
Boston College Law School, Newton Campus, 885 Centre Street, Newton, MA
There is no Harvard GSE check-in on Thursday. Not touring? Come straight to BC Law for the 5:00 PM Meet and Greet.
Friday, November 13
7:30–8:00 AM ET
Harvard Law tour & mock class participants
Harvard Law School — designated meeting point to be confirmed
9:30–10:45 AM ET
General registration (everyone else)
Harvard Graduate School of Education, Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138 — sessions in Askwith Lecture Hall
5:15–5:30 PM ET
Law Fair walk & check-in
Lesley University, Washburn Auditorium and Washburn Lounge, South Campus, 16 Phillips Place, Cambridge, MA 02138
Arrive by 10:45 AM to be seated for the opening keynote. Law Fair: VIP & Platinum early entry 5:30–5:45 PM; everyone else from 5:45 PM.
Saturday, November 14
8:30–10:00 AM ET
Registration & continental breakfast
Boston University School of Law, 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 — sessions in the Auditorium; check-in table location to be announced
Check in by 9:00 AM ET
Optional BU Law tour participants
Boston University School of Law — tour meeting location to be announced
The Opening Plenary begins at 10:00 AM in the Auditorium.
Can I arrive after morning check-in or attend only part of the conference?
Yes. You are welcome to attend the portions of the conference that fit your schedule and check in when you arrive during conference programming. Morning check-in times are recommended arrival windows and do not mean that registration closes for the day. Please review the current schedule and any separate signup requirements for the activities you plan to attend. If you need help planning your arrival, email info@blackprelawconference.org.
Confirmed venues & rooms
Friday main sessions
Askwith Lecture Hall, Longfellow Hall
Harvard Graduate School of Education, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138
Friday one-on-one pre-law advising
Friday Law Fair
Washburn Auditorium and Washburn Lounge, South Campus
Lesley University, 16 Phillips Place, Cambridge, MA 02138
Saturday main sessions
Auditorium
Boston University School of Law, 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Saturday one-on-one pre-law advising
Rooms 416–419
Boston University School of Law, 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Walking from Harvard GSE to the Law Fair
5:15–5:30 PMFrom Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian Way, to Lesley University, 16 Phillips Place.
Specific building entrances and accessible entrances have not been confirmed yet and will be added here when they are. If you need accessibility help getting into any venue, email info@blackprelawconference.org. Parking and Wi-Fi are on the Venues page.
The current schedule
Thursday · Nov 12
Friday · Nov 13
Saturday · Nov 14
Activities that need a sign-up
Plenary sessions and panels don't need a sign-up. Everything below does — sign in, then open Sign-Ups & Event RSVPs.
Suffolk University Law School Tour
Thursday, Nov 12 · 9:00 – 10:00 AM · All registrants
New England Law | Boston Tour
Thursday, Nov 12 · 10:30 – 11:30 AM · All registrants
Northeastern University School of Law Tour
Thursday, Nov 12 · 1:15 – 2:15 PM · All registrants
Boston College Law School Tour
Thursday, Nov 12 · 3:30 – 4:30 PM · All registrants
Your First Circle — Thursday Coffee or Dessert Connections
Thursday, Nov 12 · 7:00 – 8:30 PM · VIP & Platinum only
Welcome to Boston Networking Meet and Greet — Light Reception
Thursday, Nov 12 · 5:00 – 7:00 PM · All registrants — everyone welcome
Black Legal and Education-Trained Filmmakers — Film Screenings, Q&A & Light Snack Reception
Friday, Nov 13 · 8:00 – 10:30 PM · Free and open to all
Harvard Law School Tour
Friday, Nov 13 · 8:00 – 9:00 AM · All registrants
Mock Law School Class with Professor Ronald Sullivan
Friday, Nov 13 · 9:15 – 10:15 AM · All registrants
Law School Recruitment Fair
Friday, Nov 13 · 5:30 – 7:30 PM · All registrants (VIP & Platinum early entry 5:30 PM)
VIP & Platinum Networking Lunch Buddy Assignments
Friday, Nov 13 · 2:05 – 3:05 PM · VIP & Platinum only
Boston University School of Law Tour
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 – 9:40 AM · All registrants
Complimentary Box Lunches Provided by Boston University School of Law
Saturday, Nov 14 · 12:55 – 1:55 PM · All registrants
RSVP by 4:00 PM Eastern on November 4
Continental Breakfast with Coffee and Tea
Saturday, Nov 14 · 8:30 – 10:00 AM · All registrants
RSVP by 4:00 PM Eastern on November 4
Closing Reception
Saturday, Nov 14 · 7:15 – 8:15 PM · VIP & Platinum only
Platinum Strategy Lab & Hot Seat Mentorship Session
Saturday, Nov 14 · 8:30 – 9:30 AM · Platinum only
HBLSA Pre-Law Reception
Saturday, Nov 14 · 8:30 PM · VIP & Platinum only
Closing Plenary & Aspiring Lawyers Pinning Ceremony
Saturday, Nov 14 · 5:30 – 7:00 PM · All registrants
Remote Application Materials Review
After the conference · Registrants who attend the conference
Deadlines & notices
- Saturday breakfast and lunch: RSVP by 4:00 PM Eastern on November 4 (sponsored by BU Law).
- Film screenings: RSVP required; free and open to all; venue to be announced.
- Boston College: the BC Law tour and the Meet and Greet each also need Boston College's own registration (links above).
- Closing Reception: VIP & Platinum only, due to capacity limits at BU Law.
- Pending: the New England Law tour, and Northeastern and BC tour times, still await school confirmation.
Preparation checklist
- Sign in to the Hub with the exact email you used to register.
- Complete your profile on My Status & Profile.
- Read and e-sign the required policy forms.
- Sign up for every activity you plan to attend — and cancel ones you won't.
- RSVP for Saturday breakfast and lunch by 4:00 PM Eastern on November 4 — final numbers go to BU Law then.
- Review the current schedule and today's announcements before you head out.
- Plan your route between venues; attendees pay their own transportation.
- Bring business cards, and a résumé only if it's polished.
Questions?
Email the conference team at info@blackprelawconference.org.
Source: the official 2026 Attendee Planning Guide. Details may change — rates and access should be rechecked before travel. The National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair is not affiliated with Harvard University or Boston University.