Events
8th Annual Legal Masters Conference
The 8th Annual Legal Masters Conference will be held March 10-12, 2025. We look forward to welcoming you in person this spring to St. Mary’s University School of Law in beautiful San Antonio, Texas! We are excited to host you and have included an optional Excursion Day (Sunday, March 9) with multiple options for excursions for those who want to take advantage of the City on the weekend.
This annual gathering of law school administrators, faculty and deans features a conference agenda especially curated for professionals who work with or support legal masters programs for non-lawyers. This conference was started at St. Mary’s School of Law in 2017 and focuses on the spirit of sharing and innovation. As such we welcome professionals who wish to learn more about these programs and invite collaboration.
Support for the Legal Masters Conference
2024 Sponsors
2024 Exhibitors
Carnegie
LSAC
CapLaw
2024 Participating Schools
Albany Law School
Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
DePaul University College of Law
Drexel University Thomas R Kline School of Law
Emory University School of Law
Florida International University College of Law
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
Seattle University School of Law
St. Mary’s University School of Law
Texas A&M University – School of Law
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
The University of Kentucky J David Rosenberg College of Law
Tulane University Law School
UC College of the Law, San Francisco
UCLA School of Law
University of Akron School of Law
University of Cincinnati College of Law
University of Maine School of Law
University of Maryland Carey School of Law
University of Miami School of Law
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law
University of Oklahoma College of Law
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law
University of Southern California
University of Tennessee College of Law
University of Utah SJ Quinney College of Law
University of Washington School of Law
Wake Forest University School of Law
Wayne State University Law School
Western State College of Law at Westcliff University
Widener University Delaware Law School
Registration
Early Bird Registration is $345 through Jan. 31, 2025.
The registration fee will increase to $395 beginning Feb. 1, 2025.
By registering for and attending this conference, you grant the conference committee and its authorized representatives permission to photograph and video record you during the event. You further agree that any or all of the material photographed may be used, in any form, as part of any future publications, brochures, or other printed and digital materials used to promote the conference or other affiliated activities, and further that such use shall without payment of fees, royalties, special credit, or other compensation.
If you have any concerns or wish to opt-out, please submit in formal writing to the Conference Planning Committee prior to the start of the event.
Request for Proposals
To help us plan a great event please consider submitting a proposal for a session or workshop. This RFP will be open June 1, 2024.
We have conducted a preliminary survey on timing and topics and have some ideas listed, but all proposals are welcome.
The deadline to submit a proposal is October 1, 2024. Selected proposals will be notified by December 1, 2024.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring the National Legal Masters Conference offers your company a unique opportunity to showcase your commitment to advancing legal expertise and professional development. By aligning with this event, sponsors can enhance their brand visibility among leading legal masters professionals and meet with administrators from newly developed programs. Moreover, your support will foster innovation and excellence in legal masters education, benefiting the entire industry and society at large.
Innovation Workshop Sponsor — $10,000 or more:
- Exclusive logo placement and speaking opportunity at lunch
- Opportunity to collaborate with schools developing paraprofessional curricula during workshop
- Four conference registrations
- Complimentary exhibit table at Monday workshops (Menger)
- Four reserved seats at the Monday and Tuesday dinners (Menger)
- Complimentary exhibit table in the Sarita Kenedy East Law Library, Law Alumni Room (St. Mary’s Campus)
- Platinum sponsorship recognition on all printed products
- Opportunity to include your promotional item and up to 8.5” x 11” insert in delegate bags
- Web link to your company via event website
- Dedicated vendor space
- Wi-fi access
Access to Law Platinum Sponsor — $6,000:
- Opportunity to speak at Monday Workshop Luncheon
- Four conference registrations
- Four reserved seats at Wild West dinner
- Complimentary exhibit table at Sunday reception (Menger)
- Complimentary exhibit table in Alumni Room (St. Mary’s campus)
- Opportunity to co-present with a partner school
- Opportunity to include your promotional item and up to 8.5” x 11” insert in delegate bags
- Web link to your company via event website
- Dedicated vendor space
- Wi-fi access
Funds from this sponsorship will be used to fund fellowships to conference attendees to participate in the extra day of workshop programming.
Wild West Dinner Gold Sponsor — $5,000:
- Exclusive logo placement and speaking opportunity at dinner
- Four conference registrations
- Four reserved seats at Wild West Dinner
- Complimentary exhibit table in Alumni Room (St. Mary’s Campus)
- Gold sponsorship recognition on all printed products
- Opportunity to co-present with a partner school
- Web link to your company via event website
- Opportunity to include your promotional item in delegate bags
- Dedicated vendor space
- Wi-fi access
Reception Silver Sponsors — $3,500 (1 spot available; 1 sold out):
- Exclusive logo placement and speaking opportunity at reception
- Two conference registrations
- Two reserved seats at Wild West Dinner
- Complimentary exhibit table at Monday (St. Mary’s) or Tuesday reception (Menger)
- Complimentary exhibit table in Alumni Room (St. Mary’s Campus)
- Web link to your company via event website
- Opportunity to include your promotional item in delegate bags
- Dedicated vendor space
- Wi-fi access
Break Refreshment Bronze Sponsors — $2,500 (2 spots):
- One conference registration
- One reserved seat on River Cruise
- One reserved seat at Wild West Dinner
- Recognition in conference program
- Complimentary exhibit table in Alumni Room (St. Mary’s Campus)
- Web link to your company via event website
- Opportunity to include your promotional item in delegate bags
- Dedicated vendor space
- Wi-fi access
Exhibitor Fee — $1,500 per table:
$1,500 Per Exhibitor Table
Brand Level Sponsorship Opportunities:
| Your brand logo on Conference Delegate Totes (150) | $3,000 (SOLD OUT) |
| Your brand logo on 30-ounce Vacuum Insulated Stainless Steel Travel Tumblers (150) | $2,500 (SOLD OUT) |
| Your brand logo on a Moleskin Workshop Journal (150) | $2,500 |
| Your brand logo on Conference Lanyards | $2,000 (SOLD OUT) |
Legal Masters Conference Conference Schedule
To view last year’s conference schedule, please download a copy here. A printable schedule of the 2025 Conference will be available for download closer to the conference dates. See below for a draft, preliminary schedule.
| 4 p.m. | Check-in and Site Review | Menger Hotel |
| 7 p.m. | Group Dinner for Early Committee Chair Arrivals | Boudro’s Texas Bistro |
| 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. | Wellness Activities | Various Locations |
| 8 a.m – 5 p.m. | Optional Excursions | Various Locations |
| 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Planning Committee Dinner | Tower of the Americas |
| 8:30 – 10 p.m. | Pre-Conference Reception Hosted by MF Digital | McIntyre’s Southtown |
| 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. | Wellness Activities | Various Locations |
| 9 – 10 a.m. | Committee Breakfast | Colonial Room, Menger Hotel |
| 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Onsite Registration | Menger Hotel, Ballroom Lobby |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Lunch | Menger Hotel, Ballroom A |
| 1 – 2:30 p.m. | Workshops 1a and 1b | 1a: Ballroom B, Menger Hotel 2a: Ballroom C, Menger Hotel |
| 1 – 3 p.m. | Vendor Check-in | St. Mary’s University Law Library Alumni Room |
| 2 :30 – 3 p.m. | Coffee and Refreshment Break | Ballroom A |
| 3 – 4:30 p.m. | Workshops 2a and 2b | 2a: Ballroom B, Menger Hotel 2b: Ballroom C, Menger Hotel |
| 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Dinner, Conference Opening Reception | Minuet, Menger Hotel |
| 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. | Wellness Activities | Various Locations |
| 7 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast Collaboration (buffet included in Menger Hotel Room Rate) | Menger Hotel |
| 8:30 – 9 a.m. | Shuttle from Menger Hotel to St. Mary’s Law School | Menger Hotel |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Onsite Registration | Law Alumni Room |
| 9 – 9:30 a.m. | Opening Remarks and Welcome | Law Classroom Courtroom |
| 9:35 – 10:45 a.m. | Sessions 1a and 1b | 1a: Law Classrooms Building, Room 105 1b: Law Classrooms Building, Room 106 |
| 10:50 – 11:15 a.m. | Refreshment Break | Law Alumni Room |
| 11:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Session 2a (70-minute session) and 2b (50-minute session) | 2a: Law Classroom 105 2b: Law Classroom 106 |
| 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Food Truck Lunch | Law Courtyard & Law Alumni Room |
| 2 – 3:10 p.m. | Sessions 3a and 3b | 3a: Law Classroom 105 3b: Law Classroom 106 |
| 3:15 – 4:25 p.m. | Conferences 4a and 4b | 4a: Law Classroom 105 4b: Law Classroom 106 |
| 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Evening Reception | Law Commons |
| 6:30 – 7 p.m. | Shuttle from St. Mary’s Law to Menger Hotel | Law Classroom Parking Lot |
| 7:30 – 9 p.m. | Wild Wild West Dinner | Minuet, Menger Hotel |
| 6:30 – 7:30 a.m. | Wellness Activities | Various Locations |
| 7 – 9 a.m. | Breakfast Collaboration (buffet included in Menger Hotel Room Rate) | Menger Hotel |
| 9 – 9:30 a.m. | Shuttle from Menger Hotel to St. Mary’s Law School | Menger Hotel |
| 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Onsite Registration | Law Alumni Room |
| 9:30 – 10:50 a.m. | Session 5a and 5b |
5a: Law Classrooms Building, Room 105 |
| 10:50 – 11:15 a.m. | Refreshment Break | Law Alumni Room |
| 11:20 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Session 6a (70 minute session) and 6b (50 minute session) | 6a: Law Classrooms Building, Room 105 6b: Law Classrooms Building, Room 106 |
| 12:30 – 2 p.m. | Food Truck Lunch | Law Courtyard & Law Alumni Room |
| 2 – 3:10 p.m. | Session 7a and 7b |
7a: Law Classroom 105 |
| 2 – 3 p.m. | Vendor Breakdown | Law Alumni Room |
| 3:15 – 4:25 p.m. | Conference 8a and 8b | 8a: Law Classroom 105 8b: Law Classroom 106 |
| 4:30 – 5 p.m. | Planning – 2026 Conference Committee | Law Classroom Courtroom |
| 5 – 5:30 p.m. | Shuttle from St. Mary’s Law to Menger Hotel | Law Classroom Parking Lot |
| 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Evening Reception | Minuet, Menger Hotel |
| 8 p.m. | Dinner on Your Own |
Hotel Accommodations
There is a block of rooms being reserved at the Menger Hotel. Please use button below to make your reservation.
The Historic Menger Hotel
204 Alamo Plaza
San Antonio, TX 78205
Ground Transportation
The School of Law will provide transportation to and from the conference hotels, and university campus. Transportation will be via Charter Bus Shuttle Service and may include overflow options with Uber and/or Lyft. Should you wish to drive to San Antonio or utilize a rental car while in town, both hotel locations offer valet parking for a fee.
Uber and Lyft have a robust presence in San Antonio for attendees hoping to schedule independent transportation.
Contact Us
For questions regarding the conference or sponsorship please contact us at mjur@stmarytx.edu.