
School of Law
At ӰƵ , our students, faculty, staff and alumni influence everything from health law to international law to public policy—all while learning, teaching and practicing legal education rooted in real-world impact. Discover our latest news in legal scholarship, advocacy, experiential learning, community impact and so much more.

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Law school is at the forefront with program on artificial intelligence
ӰƵ's School of Law is in the "legal AI" Vanguard.

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Meet a researcher working on untangling housing titles

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Exemplary student work recognized with LLEAP writing awards
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September 10, 2024
The School of Law invites members of the ӰƵ community to a talk by Kati Kovacs, deputy assistant secretary in the Department of the Interior.
Kovacs will present “Regulating Energy and Land Management at the Department of the Interior” Wednesday, Sept. 18, from noon to ...

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September 09, 2024
Razing the Bar, CWRU School of Law’s faculty/student/alumni rock band, kicked off the 2024 Jam for Justice on Wednesday, Aug. 24. Featuring ten local lawyer bands, the Jam for Justice was held at the famed Beachland Ballroom, where several renowned bands including the Black Keys got their start. The...

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September 06, 2024
When it comes to firsthand knowledge of ӰƵ, Thomas Lipker has plenty—six-years’ worth, to be exact. Now entering his seventh and final year at CWRU, the third-year law student is putting this background to work as the incoming Graduate Student Council (GSC) president. With the new ...

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September 05, 2024
On the last evening of orientation week, the energy was palpable as ӰƵ’s new first-year JD and LLM students gathered in the law school’s courtyard, ready to embark on the first event of the inaugural Lex Cup tournament. The year-long tournament, designed to foster camara...

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September 03, 2024
Third-year law student Annabelle Lincoln recently presented her research at the inaugural SportsLand Summit, held at the Cleveland Browns Stadium. The summit gathered prominent figures in sports, healthcare, technology and human performance.
Lincoln's presentation focused on a research paper she co...
August 30, 2024
ӰƵ School of Law has earned recognition as one of the top 50 law schools in the nation for faculty scholarly impact. According to a 2024 Sisk/Leiter study, the school's faculty ranks 43rd in the country, a testament to their exceptional contributions to legal scholarship...

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August 28, 2024
The solicitor general is responsible for representing the United States government in the U.S. Supreme Court. Sometimes referred to as the “tenth justice,” the Solicitor General’s office is involved in approximately two-thirds of the cases before the Supreme Court. Among other things, the office det...

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August 26, 2024
This fall, 156 exceptional individuals are joining the law school, bringing a rich tapestry of backgrounds and experiences. With 55% coming from out of state and 6% from international locations, this class represents 28 U.S. states, territories and five foreign countries. The group is notably divers...

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August 23, 2024
Conventional wisdom says that foreign policy doesn’t matter in U.S. Presidential elections. But this election is shaping up to be different. In the August 26, 2024 broadcast (9 a.m. and 9 p.m.) of CWRU School of Law's “Talking Foreign Policy” radio show, host Michael Scharf will discuss how foreign ...

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August 23, 2024
On Monday, Aug. 26, CWRU’s “Talking Foreign Policy” radio show/podcast will examine how foreign policy will impact the 2024 election.
Conventional wisdom says foreign policy doesn’t matter in U.S. presidential elections. But this election is shaping up to be different. During the Aug. 26 broadcast ...