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U.S. Senate confirms ND Law School alum Edward S. Kiel as federal judge
On March 20, the U.S. Senate confirmed Judge Edward S. Kiel to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He is the first Asian American Notre Dame...
Zachary Damir ‘24 J.D. wins 2024 Smith-Doheny Legal Ethics Writing Competition
Notre Dame Law School’s Program on Ethics, Compliance & Inclusion has announced that Zachary Damir, a recent graduate of the Notre Dame Law class of 2024, is the winner of...
Notre Dame Law School's ACS Chapter Wins National Programming Award
The Notre Dame Law School American Constitution Student (ACS) Chapter has been recognized by the national American Constitution Society with an ACS Programming Award. Programming awards are given to the...
In Memoriam: Roger F. Jacobs, Professor Emeritus of Law
Roger F. Jacobs, Professor Emeritus of Law and former long-time Associate Dean and Director of the Kresge Law Library, died on April 17, 2024, in Terre Haute, Indiana at the...
Bridging Borders: Notre Dame Law School Welcomes Visiting Scholars from Japan
Each year, Notre Dame Law School's Visiting Scholars Program hosts several exceptional international scholars, legal practitioners, professors, judges, civil society leaders, and government officials. The program is part of an...
The Commencement of Notre Dame Law School’s Class of 2024
Notre Dame Law School honored the Class of 2024 on Saturday, May 18. The class included 186 J.D., 13 LL.M., and two J.S.D. graduates. …
ND Law Global Human Rights Clinic Participates in Landmark Global Climate Change Hearings at the Inter-American Court of Human Rights in Barbados
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights held its 166th Regular Session in Barbados last month, following an invitation from the Government of Barbados. During the…
Notre Dame Law School announces awards for 2024 graduating class
On Friday, May 17, Notre Dame Law School honored its graduating students during the annual Awards Day ceremony. Students received awards for academic performance, including Honor Roll, Dean’s Circle, Faculty...
Commencement 2024: Speech by Distinguished Professor of the Year Jay Tidmarsh
Judge James J. Clynes, Jr., Professor of Law Jay Tidmarsh, selected by Notre Dame Law School’s Class of 2024 as the Distinguished Professor of the Year, delivered the commencement speech...
Commencement 2024: Dean G. Marcus Cole’s charge to the graduating class
Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law G. Marcus Cole delivered the charge to Notre Dame Law School’s Class of 2024 during the Law School’s Hooding Ceremony on May...
Notre Dame Law School alumnae Kari Lorentson ’19 J.D. and Elizabeth Totzke ’22 J.D. to clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
Two Notre Dame Law School graduates, Kari Lorentson ’19 J.D. and Elizabeth Totzke ’22 J.D. will clerk for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett during the 2024-25 term. Justice...
Notre Dame International Human Rights Law students selected for prestigious international clerkships and internships
From left: Nourhan Fahmy, Lehlohonolo January, Vitaliy Kosovych, Zalwango Racheal Sanyu, Valentina del Sol Salazar Rivera, and Nicolás…
Stories of Notre Dame Law School's Class of 2024 Graduates
This weekend we will celebrate Commencement with the Notre Dame Law School Class of 2024, marking the culmination of their academic journey and the beginning of their legal careers. Every...
Professor Jay Tidmarsh to deliver Notre Dame Law School 2024 Commencement Address
The Notre Dame Law School Class of 2024 has selected Jay Tidmarsh, the Judge James J. Clynes, Jr. Professor of Law, as the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Teaching Award....
The Program on Law and Economics announces new student fellowships in law and economics. Applications due June 15
The Notre Dame Law School Program on Law and Economics is pleased to announce new, competitive, student fellowships in law and economics for the 2024-25 academic year. The purpose of...
Notre Dame Hispanic Law Students Association recognizes Justice Mary Yu with Graciela Olivárez Award and honors 3L graduates
The Notre Dame Law School Hispanic Law Students Association recently recognized Washington Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu ‘93 J.D. at its annual banquet in April with the Graciela Olivárez Award....
Celebrating Excellence: Notre Dame BLSA Honors Community Leaders, Students, and Alumni
The Notre Dame Black Law Students Association (BLSA) celebrated its 51st Alumni Reunion weekend in March, with the BLSA alumni banquet and awards ceremony serving as the reunion’s culminating event....
University of Notre Dame Hosts Consultation with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Education
On May 6, the Notre Dame Law School Global Human Rights Clinic (led by Professor Diane Desierto) and Education Law Project (led by Professor Nicole Stelle Garnett)…
Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law Symposium Explores the Impact of Anti-Blasphemy Laws on Religious Expression
On April 22, the Notre Dame Journal of International & Comparative Law presented the 2024 symposium on "Religious Speech in the Context of Anti-Blasphemy and Anti-Proselytism Laws," co-sponsored by Notre...
ND Law and Graduate School to host Legal History Colloquium: Call for Papers
With the financial support of the American Society for Legal History, Notre Dame Law School and the University of Notre Dame Graduate School will host the ASLH/Notre Dame Graduate Legal...
Notre Dame Law School ranked #4 in federal clerkship placement for second year
For the second consecutive year, Notre Dame Law School ranks #4 nationally for placing graduates in federal clerkships. According to recent data from the American Bar Association, 18.18% of Notre...
ND London Law Professor Katherine Reece Thomas publishes pioneering book on state immunity
Katherine Reece Thomas, a global associate professor of law in the Notre Dame Law School London Law Programme, recently published her new book, “The…
ND Law’s 2024 Shaffer Fellow will focus on international humanitarian law research
Claire Crites, a third-year Notre Dame Law School student, has been selected as the recipient of the 2024 Thomas L. Shaffer Public Interest Fellowship. The fellowship will enable her to...
Notre Dame Law School's three 2024 Bank of America Foundation Fellows to address a wide range of social issues
2024 Bank of America Fellows Allison Morcus, Sebastian Ramirez, and Maura…
ND Law Graduate Justice Fellows Lead Charge for Justice Research at the Center for Social Concerns
Notre Dame Law students Kaitlyn Bowe and Dennis Wieboldt completed a year-long fellowship with the University of Notre Dame Center for Social Concerns, an…
Faculty Profile: Professor Paolo Carozza, Leading Expert in International Human Rights and Comparative Constitutional Law
Notre Dame Law School professor Paolo Carozza As a Notre Dame Law School professor and concurrent professor…
Apache Stronghold Seeks Full-Court Rehearing to Save Sacred Land
Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Clinic Files Amicus Brief in Support of Request Last week, Notre Dame Law School’s Religious Liberty Clinic filed…
Notre Dame Law Student selected to receive 2024 Barnes & Thornburg Diversity Scholarship
Notre Dame Law School first year student Yasmeen Dohan is a recipient of the 2024 Barnes & Thornburg Diversity Scholarship, which is awarded to first year law students who demonstrate...