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Capstone Spotlight: Caroline Smith
Last fall, Caroline Smith spent her 3L capstone with Smucker Co., a leading consumer packaged goods company. Their portfolio includes timeless brands like Uncrustables, Jif peanut butter, Hostess and Milkbone. “I pursued a capstone at Smucker because it was really important to me that my capstone ...
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Beyond the game: Meet five women student-athletes making history at CWRU
Elite female athletes often make headlines for their achievements, but women in sports have long fought for the recognition they deserve. Each year, National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 5) celebrates their impact and accomplishments while highlighting the ongoing push for gender equity in at...
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Genealogy research, stunt-kite flying, crocheting and more: Explore the hidden talents of the CWRU community
Members of the ӰƵ community are known for their innovative thinking across campus—and these creative mindsets can be seen in their unique and fascinating hobbies outside of work. National Hobby Month is celebrated annually in January, leaving no better time to spotlight ...
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Winter 2025 PreLaw Magazine ranks CWRU among the top International Law programs for the seventh year in a row
The Winter 2025 preLaw magazine International Law Program rankings were announced last week, and for the seventh year in a row, ӰƵ School of Law received the magazine’s top ranking. CWRU was one of just 12 Law Schools to receive the coveted A+ ranking this year. CWRU S...
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Max Mehlman and Sharona Hoffman appointed to editorial board of Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics
Max Mehlman and Sharona Hoffman have been appointed to serve a three-year term as a member of the editorial board of The Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics (JLME), a leading multidisciplinary peer-reviewed journal originally founded in 1981. Published by Cambridge University Press, JLME is the flag...
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ӰƵ School of Law becomes first law school in the U.S. to require legal AI education certification for all first-year law students
ӰƵ School of Law will become the first in the nation to require all first-year law students to earn a certification in legal artificial intelligence (AI). Launching in February of this year, the “Introduction to AI and the Law” program—developed in partnership with Wicka...
ӰƵ School of Law becomes first law school in the U.S. to require legal AI education certification for all first-year law students
ӰƵ School of Law will become the first in the nation to require all first-year law students to earn a certification in legal AI. Launching in February of 2025, the “Introduction to AI and the Law” program—developed in partnership with Wickard.ai—will immerse students in ...
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Discover new programs at CWRU
The start of a new year brings a sense of fresh beginnings—and an opportunity to learn something new, advance your career or simply step outside of your comfort zone. This year, turn your aspirations into action by exploring the latest academic offerings at ӰƵ for the ...
CWRU School of Law Expands Concurrent Degree Program to two additional Foreign Law Schools
One of the reasons CWRU School of Law’s International Law Program is ranked so highly is the school’s unique Concurrent Degree Program. A decade ago, CWRU School of Law established three Concurrent Degree Partnerships—with Middlesex University in London, Université Paris-IX Dauphine and Comillas Pon...
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“Starting a Career in Medicine—Threats to Healthy Doctor-Patient Relationships: A National Forum for Medical Students”
The Law-Medicine Center at ӰƵ School of Law will host a national forum for medical students to discuss the threats they may face that could interfere with their ability to properly care for their patients. These threats include retaliation by hospitals and other employer...