What we are
The long table that runs across New York’s law schools and into the profession.
We partner with the Jewish organizations already on each campus, then add what one campus can’t manage alone: attorneys in the room, a citywide Shabbat table, a job board with honest notes, and a mentor for every student who wants one.
What we aren’t
We aren’t a bar association with dues, an advocacy group, or a campus chapter competing with yours.
Chabad JD is an independent professional network. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Chabad-Lubavitch, Merkos L'Inyonei Chinuch, Chabad on Campus International or any law school.
The lamplighter goes from lamp to lamp. He doesn’t ask whether the street deserves the light. He lights it, and moves on to the next.
Leadership
Founder
Jonathan Ustaev
Law student in New York. Has organized professional programming for Jewish law students across several campuses.
Rabbinic advisor
To be announced
Guides holiday programming, kashrut standards and questions of practice for the network.
Board of advisors
Forming in 2027
Practicing attorneys from several fields, and one campus representative.
Campus Counsel
One student ambassador at each partner school helps plan citywide events and keeps their campus organization in the loop. Applications open each August.