
School of Law
At 窪蹋勛圖厙 , our students, faculty, staff and alumni influence everything from health law to international law to public policyall 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
窪蹋勛圖厙's School of Law is in the "legal AI" Vanguard.

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Exemplary student work recognized with LLEAP writing awards
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February 28, 2025
In its war with Ukraine, Russia has targeted the environment as its most insidious means of warfare. It has blown up dams, flooded coal mines, burned down national forests, and even targeted the black sea dolphins that inhabit the waters off Ukraines coast. With an effort to obtain a peace agreemen...

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February 27, 2025
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Vis Moot Court Team recently competed at the Harvard Law School Vis Pre-Moot Competition in preparation for the most recognized moot competition in the world, the Willem C. Vis Moot.
After competing against the University of Hamburg, Bucerius Law School, the University of Turku, Aarhus Un...

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February 25, 2025
The 窪蹋勛圖厙 Jessup International Law Moot Court team (3L Ellie Buerk, 3L Brianna Schmidt, 3L Naomi Matthusen, 2L Patricia Taylor, and 1L Pilar Corso) recently competed against 40 other law schools in Portland, Oregon, for the privilege of representing the United States in the Jessup World Championship ...

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February 19, 2025
Jenna Chirichetti is the champion of this years 窪蹋勛圖厙 School of Law Dean Dunmore Moot Court Competition! Justice Melody Stewart, Judge Mary Jane Trapp and Jennifer Mesko served as competition judges.
"This competition was an amazing opportunity to learn how to advocate fo...

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February 12, 2025
On the heels of their 2024 national title, the Black Law Student Association Mock Trial team recently prevailed at the Midwest BLSA Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition in Chicago, Illinois.
At the competition, Team Red (pictured left, from left to righ...
February 11, 2025
Often overlooked as a scientific field, third-year law student Erin Bies describes patent law as the place where science and law intersect.
I always knew I wanted to work in patent law because it meant two things: interacting with new science, and being a part of the adversarial process of secur...

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February 07, 2025
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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February 05, 2025
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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January 30, 2025
Members of the 窪蹋勛圖厙 community are known for their innovative thinking across campusand 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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January 28, 2025
The Winter 2025 preLaw magazine International Law Program rankings were announced last week, and for the seventh year in a row, 窪蹋勛圖厙 School of Law received the magazines top ranking.
窪蹋勛圖厙 was one of just 12 Law Schools to receive the coveted A+ ranking this year. 窪蹋勛圖厙 S...