Fall ’25 Event Preview at University of Arizona Law
This fall, events at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law bring together members of the community for education and celebration. From Homecoming festivities to a visit from the Arizona Supreme Court, check out the lineup of upcoming events:
Constitution Day Event
Event: SCOTUS and POTUS: Developments in Executive Power, October Term 2024 SCOTUS Review
When: Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, 3:30–5:15 PM MST
Where: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Room 168, and via Zoom
This year’s American Constitution Society SCOTUS Term in Review will focus on major developments regarding assertion of federal executive power during the second Trump administration so far, as well as an overview of judicial responses to these developments.
The distinguished panel will include Judge Andrew Hurwitz of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals along with College of Law Professors Eunice Lee and Shalev Roisman. Dean Emerita Toni Massaro will moderate.
Arizona Supreme Court Visit
Event: Arizona Supreme Court oral arguments
When: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, Time TBD
Where: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Room 168
As part of its ongoing public education effort, the Arizona Supreme Court will hold oral arguments during its annual visit to University of Arizona Law.
The justices have identified two cases to be presented, and attorneys representing each side will be given 20 minutes to present their arguments. After the second case, the justices will take questions from the audience, as long as those questions do not pertain to the case or cases they just heard.
J. Byron McCormick Lecture on Law and Public Affairs
Event: 2025-26 McCormick Lecture with Elizabeth Prelogar
When: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, 5:30- 6:30 PM MST
Where: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd. Room TBD
Elizabeth Prelogar was the 48th Solicitor General of the United States, from 2021 to 2025. As Solicitor General, she was responsible for conducting and supervising all Supreme Court litigation on behalf of the United States and overseeing the federal government’s appellate strategy in lower courts throughout the country. She has argued 35 cases in the Supreme Court, delivering more Supreme Court arguments since 2021 than any other advocate. Currently, Prelogar is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of the Cooley firm and leads the firm’s Supreme Court and appellate practice group.
The J. Byron McCormick Society for Law and Public Affairs was formed to honor the memory of J. Byron McCormick, who served Arizona with distinction as president of the University of Arizona, as dean of the College of Law, and as an advisor to the Arizona Board of Regents. Members of the McCormick Society foster dialogue about the critical issues of our time through an annual public lecture.
LawCat Connect Reception
Event: LawCat Connect Reception
When: Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, 5- 7 PM MST
Where: University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Law School Lobby
Reconnect and rekindle your Wildcat spirit. Join alumni, friends of the law school, and current students for a relaxed evening of conversation, shared stories, and the connections that make Arizona Law special. This professional networking event gives students the opportunity to practice engaging with alumni and community members, learn from their career journeys, and begin building relationships that can shape their futures.
Homecoming 2025
Event: Arizona Law’s Lifetime Achievement Awards
When: Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, 5:30 – 7:30 PM MST
Where: The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Snell & Wilmer Courtyard
Join us as University of Arizona Law honors distinguished alumni with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards, selected by faculty for their distinguished and exemplary careers, contributions to the legal profession, support for public causes and law reform and commitment to the pursuit of justice.
Event: Arizona Law’s Red & Blue BBQ
When: Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, Time TBD
Where: The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Snell & Wilmer Courtyard
Join us this Homecoming to show your LawCat pride and experience the spirit of wonder that fuels our great university. All are invited to the annual Red and Blue BBQ before Arizona Football takes on the Kansas Jayhawks.
Jenckes Closing Argument Competition
Event: Jenckes Closing Argument Competition
When: Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, Time TBD
Where: The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, 1201 E. Speedway Blvd., Room 118
The annual Joseph Jenckes Competition is a closing arguments competition between students of the University of Arizona College of Law and the Arizona State University College of Law.
Sponsored by the American College of Trial Lawyers, the competition alternates location each year between the two colleges. Each college selects two students for the final competition, which is judged by Arizona members of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honorary society of trial lawyers whose membership is limited to 1 percent of the practicing bar. The competition is named after Joseph S. Jenckes, a University of Arizona Law graduate and alumnus of the American College of Trial Lawyers.