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Elizabeth Klesmith
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “I had a fabulous internship my 1L summer. I worked for a state trial court judge. I was in the courtroom every day,...
Michael Rogers
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “I wanted to attend an institution that challenged me, but also gave me the tools for success. That is exactly what I found...
Bridget Nugent
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “I have had the opportunity to work as an Assistant Rector in a campus dorm during the last two years law school. As...
Arielle Seidman
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “Though the NDLS community is small, it is remarkably diverse in both interests and experience. I am always astounded by the backgrounds of...
Matt O’Rourke
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “Because I attended Notre Dame as an undergraduate and then worked at the University for some time I was quite familiar with Notre...
Sarah Burch
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “I chose NDLS because of the strong alumni network, extremely talented professors, and the strong sense of community in the law school.” >...
Joe Miller
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “I cannot say enough positive things about my years at NDLS. At NDLS, I have had the privilege of being part of a...
Grace Fox
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “When I was looking at law schools, the most important aspect to me was the sense of community within the law school- the...
Matt O’Rourke
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “Because I attended Notre Dame as an undergraduate and then worked at the University for some time I was quite familiar with Notre...
Lauren Riley
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “Notre Dame Law School is special because of the faculty and students here. The professors are some of the most brilliant people you...
NDLS Welcomes Dean for the Day Christopher Ian Lapp
The highest bidder at the Fr. Mike Show, Dean Lapp has worked as an analyst for the intelligence branch of the State Department and as an advisor to Senator Rob...
NDLS Welcomes Dean for the Day Christopher Ian Lapp
The highest bidder at the Fr. Mike Show, Dean Lapp has worked as an analyst for the intelligence branch of the State Department and as an advisor to Senator Rob...
Armando Cordoves Awarded Lardy Fellowship
Dedicated by the Class of 1975 to the memory of Peter A.R. Lardy and “those who exemplify his Courage, Love, and Understanding toward his fellow man,” the fellowship includes a...
40th BLSA Awards Honor Outstanding Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Students
In a night celebrating milestones, BLSA presented awards to the Hon. Bernard M. Jones, II (J.D. ’04), Professor Stephen F. Smith, Registrar Anne C. Hamilton, and BLSA President Adreanne Stephenson....
AAJ Trial Team Wins National Competition
The winning team is comprised of students Brian Salvi, Shelia Prendergast, Michelle Pope, Kristian Weir, Brian Ellixson, Ted Koroshetz, Andrew Spica, and Bryan Pasciak.
Ashley Wood
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “Having worked in finance for several years after my undergraduate career, deciding to go back to school was a difficult decision for me....
UCLA Law School Dean Rachel Moran Wins Graciela Olivarez Award
The Notre Dame Hispanic Law Students Association’s award to Dean Moran commemorates the accomplishments of Graciela Olivarez, Notre Dame Law School’s first female and Latina graduate.
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas Visits NDLS
Throughout his visit, Justice Thomas was more than generous with his time. “All the students were really moved and touched by Justice Thomas’s generosity,” said Professor Nicole Stelle Garnett.
To Promote Human Rights, NDLS Student Beth Scarola To Run London Marathon
On April 21, 2013, 2L Beth Scarola will run the 2013 London Marathon on behalf of the International Justice Mission UK.
Caroline Zogas
WHY I CHOSE NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL: “I chose the Notre Dame Law School because of its national reputation, academic caliber, and its holistic approach to legal education.” > Find...
NDLS Welcomes U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas
Justice Clarence Thomas will be visiting NDLS March 5-6 as the Judge James J. Clynes Jr. Visiting Chair. During this time Justice Thomas will be visiting several NDLS classes and...
NDLS Students Sarah Burch (J.D. ’13) and Matt O'Rourke (Candidate for J.D. ’14) Win ABA Client Counseling Regional Competition
Congratulations to 3L Sarah Burch and 2L Matt O’Rourke, recent winners of the Region 7 American Bar Association Client Counseling Competition.
NDLS Student Kenan Rahmani Aids Syrian Refugees
Kenan Rahmani, J.D. candidate 2015, traveled to Syrian warzone to help victims of the conflict. Rahmani was one of nine individuals sponsored by the Syrian American Council (SAC) to journey...
NDLS Partners with St. Joseph County Bar Association and the Gigot Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Mendoza College of Business on Pro Bono Project
The project offers law students an opportunity to team with pro bono attorneys in offering free legal assistance to local small businesses. Last year, eighteen 2Ls and 3Ls provided legal...
3L Christopher Wray Wins First Prize in the 2012 Tannenwald Writing Competition
His paper, On the Road Again: The D.C. Circuit Reinvigorates The Work-Product Doctrine in the United States v. Deloitte & Touche, won against numerous high-quality papers from students representing law...
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg to Visit NDLS
On Friday, November 30, 2012, at 12:30 p.m., Mayor Pete Buttigieg will visit to talk about his life in public service as the Mayor of South Bend, Indiana.
The American Congress: Legal Implications of Gridlock
Former U.S. Congressman, Thomas Allen, will serve as the keynote speaker at this symposium hosted by the Notre Dame Law Review. The Symposium will focus broadly on congressional gridlock, exploring...
California Supreme Court Associate Justice Carol A. Corrigan to Visit NDLS
During the week of October 8, 2012, California Supreme Court Associate Justice Carol A. Corrigan will serve as the Judge James J. Clynes, Jr. Visiting Chair in the Ethics of...
The Seventh Circuit Comes to Notre Dame Law School
The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit will hold oral arguments at the University of Notre Dame Law School on Monday, October 1, 2012.
From the Pitch to the Court, 2L Paul Kerridge is Ready to Compete.
Educating a Different Kind of Lawyer: Learn more about rising 2L Paul Kerridge journey to Notre Dame Law School.