Events & Workshops
Explore academic workshops, conferences, and events at UF Law.
Academic Workshops and Events
Many outstanding scholars present their research and forthcoming scholarship throughout the year. Explore a list of the distinguished scholars who will present in our academic workshop series this year and previous years.
Upcoming Events & Conferences
First Annual Alumni Weekend
March 12-14, 2026
UF Law invites alumni to campus for Alumni Weekend, a time to reconnect with classmates, engage with faculty, and enjoy valuable CLE opportunities. Whether it’s your first return to Gainesville since graduating or one of many visits, Alumni Weekend is a chance to celebrate your UF Law experience and the community that shaped it.
Ray Ferrero Jr. Litigation Competition
March 28-29, 2026
The University of Florida Trial Team is excited to announce the Inaugural Ray Ferrero Jr. Litigation Competition! This competition will allow teams to compete in four guaranteed rounds using the Federal Rules of Evidence with a criminal case. Competitors will serve as both advocates and witnesses.
Events Calendar
Upcoming Events:
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM – Outside Entire Courtyard
- 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM – Outside Entire Courtyard
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Holland Hall 285C Brock Hall at HOL
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Holland Hall 382 Holland Hall
- 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM – Bruton-Geer Bailey Special Event Space
- 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM – Martin Levin Advocacy Center Morgan & Morgan Courtroom
- 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM – Holland Hall 359 Holland Hall
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Holland Hall 355C Brock Hall at HOL
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Holland Hall 180 Brock Hall at HOL: Chesterfield Smith
- 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Holland Hall 345 Zack Hall at HOL
Recent Events & Conferences
2026 Originalism Conference
March 5-6, 2026
University of Florida Levin College of Law hosted its second Originalism Conference on March 5-6, 2026, in Gainesville, Florida.
18th Annual International Conference on Contracts
February 19-21, 2026
The University of Florida Levin College of Law was pleased to host the 18th Annual International Conference on Contracts (KCON XVIII). KCON is the largest annual international academic conference dedicated to contract law and related areas of commercial law. It brings together contract law scholars, expert practitioners, and aspiring academics from around the world.
2026 AALS Annual Meeting
January 6-9, 2026 | New Orleans
Impact. Excellence. Resilience.
The Enduring Contributions of Legal Education
Several University of Florida Levin College of Law faculty participated at the 2026 AALS Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
Early Environmental Law Scholars Conference
November 6-8, 2025
University of Florida Levin College of Law hosted the 2nd Annual Early Environmental Law Scholars (EELS) Conference in Gainesville, Florida, on November 7 and 8, 2025. Sessions included a panel with senior scholars on Navigating Academia in a Time of Change, works-in-progress scholarship presentations, a teaching workshop, and more! Sessions were held Friday and Saturday morning, with a group field trip to enjoy the natural beauty of North Florida Friday afternoon.
Past Academic Workshops and Events
Academic Calendar
For a full academic calendar and exam schedules, take a look at our academic calendar page.
Planning an Event
Interested in planning an event? Take a look at our detailed guide for planning your event at UF Law.