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ND Law Global Human Rights Clinic research collaboration with International Justice Mission on forced labor and human trafficking in the Philippines
Notre Dame Law School's Global Human Rights Clinic completed its research collaboration with the International Justice Mission, K&L Gates Singapore, and Lexis Nexis Reed Elsevier Philippines, titled The Legal Framework...
J.S.D. candidate Ewa Rejman speaks at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
On March 18, 2025, Ewa Rejman, a J.S.D. candidate at Notre Dame Law School, spoke at an event at the United Nations Commission…
LL.M. Student Salina Kafle Advances Human Rights at Salzburg Global’s Asia Peace Innovators Forum
Salina Kafle, a student in the LL.M.…
Notre Dame Law School to Host Inaugural Death Penalty Abolition Week, March 24-27, 2025
Upcoming events Yusef Salaam, Central Park Five Exoneree and New York City Councilman, Delayed But Not Denied Erin Barnhart and Lamont Hunter, Ohio Death Row Exoneree and His Attorney Syl...
Haitian Human Rights Defenders visit Notre Dame Law School Global Human Rights Clinic
Mr. Pierre Esperance and Ms. Rosy Auguste with the Notre Dame Law School Global Human Rights…
Professor Raúl Madrid and J.S.D. Candidate María Paz Madrid San Martín Co-Edit Book on Education Law in Chile
Professor Raúl Madrid, a global distinguished visiting…
Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic Students Participate in Post-Conviction Evidentiary Hearing
Members of the EJC team, from left to right: Anne Peterson, Lenora Popken, Alex Ragland, Autumn Chassie, Megan Sarsfield, Katherine Mojica,…
Notre Dame Law School announces the Kopko Family Law Fellowship for J.D. candidates pursuing public service and social justice
Notre Dame Law School is honored to announce the establishment of the Kopko Family Law Fellowship, made possible by a $1 million gift committed by Frederick H. Kopko, Jr. ’80...
Notre Dame Law School launches Dean’s Initiative for Leadership and Scholarly Excellence to support incoming J.D. students
Notre Dame Law School is excited to announce the new Dean’s Initiative for Leadership and Scholarly Excellence (LSE), designed to provide foundational support for incoming J.D. students who may have...
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...
ND Law's Black Law Students Association Celebrates Black History Month and the Pursuit of Justice
2024-2025 BLSA Executive Board For almost 50 years, the United States has designated the entire month of February…
Notre Dame J.S.D. Candidate Khawla Wakkaf Receives Prestigious ITLOS-Nippon Fellowship
J.S.D. candidate Khawla Wakkaf has achieved a remarkable milestone as the first Syrian national and Notre Dame Law School student to receive the prestigious ITLOS-Nippon Fellowship. Awarded by the International...
Dennis Wieboldt exemplifies success in Notre Dame Law School’s dual degree program
Dennis Wieboldt, a second-year Notre Dame Law student and Ph.D. candidate in history at the Graduate School, is an outstanding example of the success of Notre Dame Law School’s Dual...
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...
ND Law Students Gain Insight into U.S. Immigration Law at Naturalization Ceremony
Professor Rudy Monterrosa and students from his Immigration Law course attend a naturalization ceremony in South Bend, Indiana. …
Dean Cole's Prayer for Students
Dean G. Marcus Cole offers a prayer for students for the 2024 fall semester finals. …
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...
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…
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 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...
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...
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...
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…
Trailblazing Judge Michael Fitzgerald reflects on his career and advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights at ND Law LGBT Law Forum event
2024-25 LGBT Law Forum President Sam Spain, 2023-24 LGBT Law Forum President Justin Vickers, and Honorable Michael W. Fitzgerald On October 11, Notre Dame…