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Professor Jorge Barrera-Rojas defends dissertation to earn two doctoral degrees
Notre Dame Law School law professor and J.S.D. candidate Jorge Barrera-Rojas has completed the first cotutelle agreement in Notre Dame Law School’s history, successfully defending his dissertation to earn both...
Galilee Immersion Program: Exposing First-Year Law Students to the Impact of Public Interest Law
The Galilee Immersion Program, a cornerstone experience for first-year law students at Notre Dame Law School, exemplifies the Law School’s commitment to educating "a different kind of lawyer." Established in...
Notre Dame Law School Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Annual Day of Service
On Monday, January 20, Notre Dame Law School held its annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, honoring the legacy of the civil rights leader and his tireless pursuit...
Notre Dame Law School delegation to visit Strathmore Law School, the Constitutional Court of South Africa, and the University of Cape Town
This week, a delegation from Notre Dame Law School will embark on a 10-day visit to Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, starting Wednesday, January 29. Led by G. Marcus Cole,...
Special Education Law Clinic launched to support families of children with disabilities
Notre Dame Law School has launched a new Special Education Law Clinic aimed at helping parents advocate for children with disabilities. The Clinic serves as both a vital resource for...
Rev. Patrick E. Reidy, C.S.C., and Nell Jessup Newton Receive AALS Section Awards
Notre Dame Law School Associate Professor Rev. Patrick E. Reidy, C.S.C., and Emerita Professor of Law and former dean Nell Jessup Newton have both received section awards…
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...
Dean Cole's Prayer for Students
Dean G. Marcus Cole offers a prayer for students for the 2024 fall semester finals. …
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…
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 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…
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 School hosts annual Rev. David T. Link Public Interest Banquet
2024 Rev. David T. Link honorees with Rev. Link's children, David and Maureen Notre Dame Law School hosted the third…
Notre Dame Law Review celebrates 100 years
The 2024–2025 school year marks the centennial anniversary of the Notre Dame Law Review’s…
Notre Dame BLSA fireside chat explores navigating careers and championing DEI with sports and media industry leaders
On Friday, October 11, Notre Dame Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) hosted a fireside chat titled, “Still in the Game.” The event brought together Notre Dame BLSA alumni...
Notre Dame Law School's Exoneration Justice Clinic welcomes new legal fellow
Notre Dame Law School’s Exoneration Justice Clinic (EJC) has recently hired a new full-time legal fellow, Matt Binder. Initially, Matt will be working on all EJC cases, but he will...
Notre Dame Law School Welcomes New Faculty and Visiting Scholars for the 2024-25 Academic Year
Notre Dame Law School welcomed two full-time faculty members and three visiting scholars earlier this fall for the 2024-25 academic year. Each brings unique expertise and experience, coupled with a...
Dean G. Marcus Cole awarded the Dignitatis Humanae Award by the University of St. Thomas School of Law
President of the University of St. Thomas, Rob Vischer, ND Law Dean G. Marcus Cole, and University of St. Thomas Law School Dean Dan Kelly …
Event Recap: American Democracy and the 2024 Election
On September 27, 2024, Notre Dame Law School Dean G. Marcus Cole moderated a dynamic panel discussion, “American Democracy and the 2024 Election” on the upcoming U.S. election, featuring prominent voices...
ND Law’s Program on Law and Economics establishes new competition to select Law and Economics Student Fellows, names five students as inaugural Fellows
Notre Dame Law School’s Program on Law and Economics has established a new competition…
Notre Dame Law School launches Intellectual Property Externship led by alumna Jenna Tracy '19 J.D.
The spring 2024 semester marked the debut of the Intellectual Property (IP) Externship at Notre Dame Law School, providing students with the opportunity to represent small businesses in patent, trademark,...
Notre Dame Law students promote economic opportunity through the Community Development Clinic
Every semester, second and third year students at Notre Dame Law School have the opportunity to work in the Community…
Program on Church, State & Society has announced the winners of its annual writing competition
Notre Dame Law School’s Program on Church, State & Society has announced the winners of its annual writing competition. The goal of the competition is to encourage scholarship related to...
Professor Derek Muller gives insight on President Biden suspending his reelection campaign
As news outlets have covered President Joe Biden's…