Center for Civil and Human Rights welcomes LL.M. Class of 2018
The Center for Civil and Human Rights welcomes its new class of international human rights lawyers for the 2017-18 academic year.
News & Events
News
Thomas Mills joins ND Law School as Kresge Law Library director
The Kresge Law Library at Notre Dame Law School has a new director.
Thomas Mills, who will serve as a librarian and director of the Kresge Law Library, comes to Notre Dame by way of Cornell University, where he was director for Collections & Faculty Services and a lecturer in law.
New Notre Dame Law students bond during 2017 orientation
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Judge Nora Barry Fischer, ’76 J.D., offers advice to ND Law’s incoming class
The Hon. Nora Barry Fischer, a U.S. District Court judge for the Western District of Pennsylvania, shared her wisdom and experiences Wednesday evening with Notre Dame Law School’s incoming class.
Associate Dean Roger Alford appointed to leadership role at U.S. Department of Justice
Roger P. Alford, a professor of law and associate dean for international and graduate programs at Notre Dame Law School, has been appointed to a position at the U.S. Department of Justice where he will promote the enforcement of antitrust laws around the world.
Five visiting professors to teach at Notre Dame Law School this year
Five professors from law schools around the nation will be joining the Notre Dame faculty this year as visiting professors.
Notre Dame Law School welcomes Paul Miller to faculty
Professor Paul B. Miller will join Notre Dame Law School as tenured faculty as of the fall term.
Miller is a private law theorist whose work focuses on philosophical questions in equity, fiduciary law, trust law, and corporate law.
Adjunct Professor John Gallo to lead Chicago’s largest legal aid organization
John N. Gallo, an adjunct professor at Notre Dame Law School and a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, has been appointed executive director of LAF, which is the Chicago area’s largest legal aid organization.
Corey Hemmerich, 2L: mother, law student, and extreme commuter
When Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spoke at the University of Notre Dame in September 2016, one of the many points she touched upon was how she balanced being a mother at the same time she was in law school.
Ginsburg told the audience in Purcell Pavilion that caring for her young daughter, Jane, gave her “a sense of proportion” as a law student.
Mark A. Klaassen, ’98 J.D., nominated for U.S. attorney for Wyoming
Klaassen is currently an assistant U.S. attorney in the District of Wyoming, where he has served since 2009.
Events
Tuesday, August 22, 2017
GALILEE Leader Meeting
GALILEE Leader Meeting…
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Callbacks
Join Christine and Patti to discuss the anatomy of a call back and how to present your best self.
Sponsor: CDO…
Faculty Meeting
Faculty Meeting…
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Gavel Club Meeting
Meeting with Director of Student Services, Peter Horvath, SBA officers Athena & Jamie, and NDLS Club Presidents and/or Treasurers.…
Saturday, August 26, 2017
JLEPP Orientation
This will be the first journal meeting of the year. Attendance is mandatory.…
Sunday, August 27, 2017
Orientation Mass
Orientation Mass…
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
USAF JAG Informational Session
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
ACS Kickoff Meeting
We will be meeting to introduce 1Ls to ACS, have 1L-rep elections, and discuss upcoming events.…
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Jill Johnson and Juvenile Justice
Indiana Public Defender Jill Johnson will share about her experience working in the juvenile justice division.
Sponsor: ACS…
Karen Slaggert, IDEA Center
Karen Slaggert, Director of Student Entrepreneurship at IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame.
Sponsor: CDO…
JLEG 2L Orientation
This is the first meeting for new JLEG members. We will discuss new member responsibilities and project deadlines.
Sponsor: Journal of Legislation…
Friday, September 1, 2017
SCELF Speaker Series: Frank Allocco
Coach, motivational speaker and senior associate athletic director of external relations from University of San Francisco, Frank Allocco, returns to Notre Dame to address students about charting their career path and the importance of dreams. Allocco graduated with a degree in sociology in 1976 from Notre Dame, where he played football and basketball. He was a three-year football letter winner and played in two Orange Bowls, one Sugar Bowl and was a member of the Irish’s 1973 National Championship team under legendary head coach Ara Parseghian. He also played two seasons of basketball under Digger Phelps.…
Monday, September 4, 2017
WLF Welcome Meeting Fall 2017
Come to the Women’s Legal Forum’s first meeting of the 2017 Fall Semester! Learn about WLF, our fall semester events, scholarship opportunities for the summer and the election of our 1L Class Representatives! Any 1L’s who are interested in serving as a Class Representative should come prepared with a 2-3 speech about why you would like to run for 1L Representative. The meeting is open to all students, both current and prospective WLF…
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Health Law Society Meeting
This is the first HLS meeting of the semester where we will share information and updates about the organization as well as the voting in of 1L reps. Lunch will be served.
Sponsor: John Robinson…
Faculty Colloquium - Peg Brinig
Faculty Colloquium – Peg Brinig…
Lexis Training
Lexis Training – JLEG…
Wednesday, September 6, 2017
Lexis Training Session
Lexis Training Session – Warren Rees…
CDO Introduction with the 1L Class
CDO Introduction with the 1L Class
Thursday, September 7, 2017
A Talk by Norm Matteoni, Law School Advisory Council
Conferences
Tuesday, October 10, 2017
The Antitrust Implications of Horizontal Shareholdings
We will have a panel on “The Antitrust Implications of Horizontal Shareholdings” focusing on the recent work of Einer Elhauge, Petrie Professor of Law at Harvard Law School, on this hot topic at the intersection of corporate governance and antitrust law.
With comments and contributions from:
Jonathan Baker, Professor of Law, American University Washington College of Law
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