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At ϳԹ , 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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“Where no man has gone before”: How Star Trek can help explain international law
When the television series Star Trek launched in 1966, it set out to chronicle the exploits of the starship USS Enterprise’s crew in the 23rd century. What the show’s creators likely didn’t anticipate was the impact Star Trek would have on popular culture for decades to follow. As the series chara...
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“The Leader We Wish We All Had Is YOU: Insights from the COVID-19 Pandemic” with Amy Acton
Amy Acton ϳԹ School of Law will host a lecture with Amy Acton, former director of the Ohio Department of Health and cabinet member and advisor to the Governor of Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acton will present “The Leader We Wish We All Had Is YOU: Insights from ...
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ICC Lead Investigator Discusses Putin Case at ϳԹ School of Law
On August 31, 2023, Brenda Hollis, the International Prosecutor in charge of the International Criminal Court’s Ukraine investigation, discussed her work at ϳԹ School of Law to a packed audience. Organized at the last minute to take advantage of Hollis’ presence at the n...
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“AI in Law: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping the Legal Landscape”
It's no secret that artificial intelligence is changing the world—and that includes in the courtroom. Join the Veale Institute for Entrepreneurship for an AI Speaker Series event Wednesday, Sept. 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the second-floor conference room in the Richey Mixon Building. Matthew Salerno ...
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“Climate Change and International Law at a Crossroad”
Glaciers and ice sheets are contracting at an alarming rate. Low lying coastal and island states face catastrophic flooding. The world’s great rivers and lakes are drying up, while climate migrants are pouring across borders. The School of Law will host a timely conference bringing together the fore...
With recent appointments, four ϳԹ law alums serve as immigration law judges
ϳԹ’s Immigration Law program is having a big year. Renowned alumnus Austin Fragomen (LAW ‘68) recently made a $1 million gift to endow our Immigration Law Clinic and local immigration law luminary Margaret Wong, whose son Stephen Chan (LAW ‘10) is a graduate of our law school, made a $100,000 gift...
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Meet the ϳԹ JD Class of 2026
ϳԹ School of Law is thrilled to welcome the JD class of 2026 to campus. This exceptional group of individuals make up one of the most diverse and academically talented classes the law school has ever seen. We are proud to welcome these 154 students to Cleveland. 2023 E...
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“The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him”
ϳԹ School of Law’s Canary Lecture, “The People’s Justice: Clarence Thomas and the Constitutional Stories that Define Him,” will take place Monday, Sept. 18, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Moot Courtroom A59 of George Gund Hall (11075 East Blvd.). The event will feature insigh...
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“Depolarizing Climate Change in the United States”
Join ϳԹ for a presentation titled “Depolarizing Climate Change in the United States,” featuring guest speaker Matthew G. Burgess. The event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Moot Courtroom A59 of George Gund Hall (11075 East Blvd.). About the ...
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Fighting for human rights - Alum shares insights and wisdom from his international law career
While many of his law school peers were pursuing careers in corporate law, Andres Perez (LAW ’04) felt called to a a different path: international criminal law and human rights. This is what led him to enroll at ϳԹ School of Law, where he availed himself of every opport...