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Notre Dame Law School hosts Symposium on the future of the Federal Trade Commission
On December 6, the Program on Law and Economics hosted a symposium focused on the future of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The symposium was organized and moderated by Professor...
Knox Thames discusses his book, “Ending Persecution: Charting the Path to Global Religious Freedom”
Notre Dame Law School’s Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic and the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies hosted a lecture by Knox Thames, an international human rights lawyer,...
ND Law Global Visiting Professors Bring International Expertise to the Classroom and Notre Dame Community
This semester, Notre Dame Law School welcomed eight global visiting professors from Germany, Australia, Italy, the United Kingdom,…
Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic Defends Religious Freedom Through Asylum
Religious persecution is a reality for millions of individuals worldwide. For many, the only option is to leave their homes and seek international protection through asylum, a legal recourse for...
Dean Cole's Prayer for Students
Dean G. Marcus Cole offers a prayer for students for the 2024 fall semester finals. …
Notre Dame Religious Liberty Clinic files amicus brief to support Indigenous efforts to protect sacred site in Texas
Last week, Notre Dame Law School’s Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic filed an amicus brief in a…
2025 Church, State & Society Summer Fellowship Application
The Notre Dame Law School Program on Church, State & Society continues to offer its summer fellowship opportunity to ND Law 1L and 2L students. Fellowships allow selected ND Law...
Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic Engages in Belize’s Constitutional Review Process
Notre Dame Law School’s Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic has played a role in Belize’s…
ND Law Asian Pacific American Law Students Association Members Attend the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Convention
Members of Notre Dame Law School’s Asian Pacific American Law Students Association (APALSA) attended the National…
Inaugural Justice Amy Coney Barrett Moot Court Tournament at Notre Dame Law School culminates in strong competition and awards for top teams
The inaugural Justice Amy Coney Barrett Moot Court Tournament at Notre Dame Law School, held on November 8, was a resounding success for both the student participants and the event...
Democracy Initiative awards 40 Democracy Catalyst Grants to projects across campus
The University of Notre Dame’s Democracy Initiative has announced a new round of multi-year investments that will support research and education projects led by Notre Dame faculty and students and...
First-year Mintae Cha wins 2024 American Society for Legal History Dissertation Prize
The American Society for Legal History (ASLH) has awarded Notre Dame Law first-year law student Mintae Cha the William…
JoAnn Chávez, ‘86 BBA, ‘90 J.D.
JoAnn Chávez, Founder, President and CEO of Michigan Hispanic Collaborative (MiHC), was recognized as a 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Game Changer honoree. Ilitch Sports + Entertainment’s Game Changers series celebrates...
Panel Discussion Introduces Students to Careers in Religious Liberty
Last month, Notre Dame Law School’s Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic and Career Development Office hosted a “Careers in Religious Liberty” discussion featuring four attorneys whose diverse…
Notre Dame Law School co-hosts Law and Finance Conference, faculty members present research
In early November, Notre Dame Law School and University College London co-hosted their third annual Law and Finance Conference in Chicago. Organized by Professor Patrick Corrigan and Carsten Gerner-Beuerle,…
ND Law Global Human Rights Clinic addresses ongoing human rights violations in Nicaragua
Students in the Notre Dame Law School Global Human Rights Clinic (GHRC) recently engaged in virtual meetings with several Permanent Missions to the United Nations. Led primarily by legal fellow...
Notre Dame Law School hosts symposium on the philosophical foundations of legal precedent
Notre Dame Law School hosted the Symposium for Philosophical Foundations of Precedent on October 31 at the University of Notre Dame. The symposium was organized…
Fighting for religious liberty
Notre Dame Law School stands ready to advocate and defend religious freedom for all people. Read the story
Notre Dame Law students provide critical legal aid through Appalachia Externship
For over a decade, Notre Dame Law School students have dedicated their fall and spring breaks to immersing themselves in the rich culture of Appalachia while…
Notre Dame BLSA visits NYC for networking with top law firms and insights on DEI initiatives
On October 22, Notre Dame Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) traveled to New York City to meet with several law firms, including Jones Day, Reed Smith, and Kelley...
Andrew Pomranke, ‘15 J.D.
Ropes & Gray is pleased to announce that Andrew Pomranke has been named partner in the corporate department in the firm’s Chicago office. Pomranke guides leading private equity firms on...
Brianna Wittig, '24 J.D.
SouthBank Legal is pleased to announce that Brianna Wittig has joined the firm in its South Bend, Indiana office. Wittig will practice in the areas of Business Transactions and Finance...
Amy Lindner, ‘03 J.D.
Amy Lindner has been named as one of Wisconsin’s 36 Most Influential Latino Leaders for 2024. Lindner is president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha...
In Memoriam: Thomas C. Rink, ‘67, ‘70 J.D.
It is with a heavy heart that the law school announces the passing of Thomas Rink on November 5, 20024 in Cincinnati, Ohio surrounded by his family. Rink practiced law...
ND Education Law Project files amicus brief in support of families excluded from California program because of their faith
The Notre Dame Education Law Project recently filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of families who have been excluded from...
Notre Dame Law Professor Avishalom Tor awarded Honorary Doctorate by University of Lucerne for pioneering behavioral-legal research
Notre Dame Law School Professor Avishalom Tor has been awarded a Doctor of Law honoris causa (LL.D. (h.c.)) by the Faculty of Law at the University of Lucerne in recognition...
University of San Diego Law Professor Steven Smith delivers the Rice-Hasson Distinguished Lecture
University of San Diego Professor of Law Steven Smith On November 1, University…
Notre Dame Law School Global Human Rights Clinic Presents Human Rights Pedagogy at Midwest Clinical Conference
On Friday, November 8, staff attorney Jean Marc Brissau led the Notre Dame Law School…
Veterans Day 2024: Honoring our ND Law student veterans and reflecting on God, Country, Notre Dame
Notre Dame Law School is honored to recognize our students who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Each veteran brings a unique story and journey...
Notre Dame Law community leads key presentations on law and religion at the 7th ICLARS Conference
Seven members of Notre Dame Law School, including students, faculty, and staff, recently presented at the 7th International Consortium for Law and Religion Studies (ICLARS) Conference, hosted at the University...