Events

The Alumni Association hosts events year-round to help alums stay connected to the law school as well as build and maintain a strong professional network. The types of events vary and cater to the different audiences of Southwestern's 16,000 alumni across the nation.

Contact alumni for event ideas and sponsorship opportunities.

email Alumni@swlaw.edu

  1. Upcoming Events and CLEs
    Homecoming: Through the Looking Glass - Bison in Wonderland Ocotber 23, 2026, 4:30-8:30 p.m.

     

    Homecoming — Through the Looking Glass: Bison in Wonderland
    Friday, October 23 | 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. | On Campus

    Step through the looking glass for Bison in Wonderland, Southwestern’s fifth annual Homecoming celebration. Reconnect with classmates and the Southwestern community while enjoying the Alumni Reception, live music, food, games, trick-or-treating, and Wonderland-inspired activities throughout campus. 

    Register for Homecoming

  2. Save the Date
    • California Bar Swearing-In Ceremony – December 1, 2026
    • 115th Anniversary Open House – December 3, 2026
    • Judges’ Reception – January 16, 2027
    • There is a Light Foundation Event – March 16, 2027 
    • Spring 2027 50/50 Alumni Reception – March 22, 2027
    • California Bar Swearing-In Ceremony – June 1, 2027
    • 36th Annual Alumni Awards Gala – June 10, 2027