Turning 800: Pace Law School To Host Celebration Of Magna Carta

NEW YORK -- One of the oldest legal documents is being celebrated right here in New York, thanks to the Law Library of Congress and the American Bar Association's exhibit entitled 'Magna Carta: Enduring Legacy 1215-2015' . Hosted by Pace Law School and New York State Judicial Institute, the exhibit aims to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the iconic charter.

Pace Law School is hosting a celebration of the Magna Carta, which was signed by the English King John exactly 800 years ago.
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John Haffey

Content Partner: Pace University

Signed by King John in 1215, the Magna Carta outlined the power structure for all future English monarchs in an effort to protect the common man from an abuse in power. The charter is considered by many historians to be one of the most important legal documents in the history of democracy.

In celebration of the charter's anniversary, Pace will host the following talks which examine the Magna Carta in a 21st century light:

Oct. 19, 5 p.m. A conversation with constitutional law professor Kermit Roosevelt III, author of the novel "Allegiance"; reception to follow.
Oct. 20, 3 p.m. "Magna Carta: the Forest Charter and Animal Rights," Pace Law Professors David Cassuto and Nicholas Robinson.
Oct. 20, 5 p.m. "Magna Carta: Alive and Well at 800," Hon. Albert M. Rosenblatt; reception to follow.
Oct. 21, 2 p.m. "Magna Carta-- William Blackstone and the Law's Partnership with Law Libraries," Pace Law Professors Marie Newman and Nicholas Robinson.
Oct. 22, 5 p.m. "The Roots of Environmental Law in Magna Carta and The Forest Charter," Professor Nicholas Robinson.

All talks will be held at Pace Law School in Manhattan. To learn more about the schedule of events, click here.