Among the many opportunities students have for experiential learning through the Bluhm Legal Clinic, the Tenant Advocacy Clinic stands out for its breadth of cases, direct client representation, and grassroots "community lawyering." Learn more: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/advocat...

Public interest isn’t a niche pursuit at the Law School—it’s a defining part of our mission. Four graduates are launching their careers with fellowships supporting eviction defense, economic justice, and environmental advocacy. Meet the 2026 Fellows: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/graduat...

The Hon. Dean Hansell’s (JD ’77) generous donation to the Pritzker Legal Research Center includes a treasure trove of historical legal documents. Judge Hansell is one of the few openly LGBTQ+ judges, and also a founding member of the west coast chapter of GLAAD.

Longtime Northwestern University donors Chris (JD ’70) and Christina Combe have made a new gift to the Law School, reinforcing their multigenerational commitment to interdisciplinary education, global engagement, and public service. Learn more: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/christi...

Recent works from Northwestern Pritzker Law faculty take a look at power dynamics in corporate governance, the historical precedent that led to the One Big Beautiful Bill, and an emerging strategy to “repeal by surrender.” Learn more: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/recent-...

The Environmental Advocacy Center provides clinical experience on issues ranging from local water protection to national energy and regulatory policy—giving Law School students the chance to represent clients while creating meaningful change. spr.ly/63327B8XMzd

With a career spanning more than five decades, Prof. Len Rubinowitz’s impact on Northwestern Pritzker Law is one defined by intellectual curiosity, public engagement, and an enduring commitment to his students. Join us as we look back at his legacy: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/len-rub...

"The Class of 2026 has an opportunity and a responsibility to take their degrees and make a difference in the world." The Law School community gathered at the Chicago Theatre last Friday to celebrate the amazing Class of 2026. spr.ly/63326BB7jts

We’re so proud of our incredible graduates! Here's another look at this year’s Convocation. #NLawProud #NLaw2026

Congratulations the Class of 2026! 🎓💜 We’re so proud of our grads and all they’ve accomplished these last few years. Join us in welcoming the newest class of Northwestern Pritzker Law alumni!

Happening now: the Class of 2026 Convocation. Join us live: spr.ly/63329BBx7hh

Today’s the day! Tune in at 1:30pm to celebrate the Class of 2026. spr.ly/63328BBxCEo

Speaking to a packed Lincoln Hall of soon-to-be graduates, families and community, Prof. Stephen Reed delivered an energetic and quippy Last Lecture—that touched on how Law School students have come to understand legal problem solving. View the full ceremony: youtu.be/VcqM2Igv6d4

“You’re about to embark on a great new adventure.” Law School faculty on how to stay happy, motivated, and engaged as a legal professional.

“Build a practice of checking in with yourself, and with others.” Northwestern Pritzker Law professors share their advice on starting a career in law, and life after law school.

You’ve graduated! Now what? Law School faculty offer guidance, advice, and support as you embark on the beginning of your professional career.

The "Opening Doors" campaign is a major new initiative aimed at expanding access and reducing the financial barriers to legal education. Learn more: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/opening...

Legora has launched a new partnership with nine U.S. law schools, including Northwestern Pritzker Law. The Legal AI Scholars Program will integrate legal AI into curricula, to prepare graduates to be ready on day one of their legal careers. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/legora-...

AI and the Business of Law brings together leading experts from law, business, and engineering—including Che Chang of OpenAI—for an all-in-one look at how artificial intelligence is impacting the legal profession. Reserve your spot: www.law.northwestern.edu/academics/co...

Led by Prof. Daniel W. Linna and McCormick Prof. Kris Hammond, the Innovation Lab is a learning environment where law and computer science students develop interdisciplinary solutions to contemporary legal problems. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/northwe...

JD-MBA students Mack Krell, KeVohn McMahon, and Tram Nguyen share their passion for the “tight-knit,” supportive program, and being part of one of the nation’s largest JD-MBA alumni networks. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/jd-mba-...

By integrating contemporary examples and case studies into her teaching, Prof. Monica Haymond helps students connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/northwe...

Super proud of our 4 teams who competed in the National Native American Law Student Association moot court competition hosted by @northwesternlaw.bsky.social. One team, 2Ls Lily Closson and Brenden Anderson, advanced to the Sweet 16, where they unfortunately lost to Columbia.

Recent works from Northwestern Pritzker Law faculty include a look at international refugee policy, two legal precedents that undermine accountability, access to contraception, and Priest and Klein’s “Selection of Disputes for Litigation.” news.law.northwestern.edu/news/recent-...

Ernest Greer (JD ’91) has been named the speaker for this year’s Convocation. A highly respected business attorney and national leader, Greer serves as Co-President of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, and Chairman of the firm’s D.C. office. Learn more: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/ernest-...

Prof. Eric Sirota has been honored with a Congressional Commendation for his work to expand tenants’ rights. Sirota serves as Director for the Law School's Tenant Advocacy Clinic. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/profess...

📖 Oxford University Press has published 'Race and Transitional Justice' edited by Sarah Nouwen (@pembroke1347.bsky.social) and Neha Jain (@northwesternlaw.bsky.social) which examines how race and racism interact with transitional justice mechanisms and institutions: 🔗https://bit.ly/4q8ViPH

Judges Michael Y. Scudder (JD '98) and Diane P. Wood share their support for Dean Zachary D. Clopton.

Earlier this year, Law School faculty expressed their support for Zachary D. Clopton’s appointment. Their words ring true today as we celebrate his appointment as dean!

We are pleased to share that Zachary D. Clopton has been appointed Dean of Northwestern Pritzker Law. Please join us in congratulating him! news.law.northwestern.edu/news/zachary...

Howard J. (BA ’90) and Alexis L. Siegel have pledged a generous gift to establish the Siegel Fund, which will support the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s education, advocacy, and community-based efforts to combat antisemitism around the country. Learn more: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/siegel-...

Asst. Prof. Chika Okafor is committed to fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment. His courses on constitutional and climate and energy law encourage students to think critically about the complex intersections of law and public policy. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/northwe...

Oil companies are taking advantage of glaring loopholes in Illinois. A new report from ClientEarth and the Environmental Advocacy Center of the Bluhm Legal Clinic at @northwesternlaw.bsky.social has exposed a massive data gap in the state’s orphan well records.

By integrating her research into teaching, Prof. Stephanie Holmes Didwania underscores empirical methods in legal analysis. Fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment inspires her students to think critically about their futures as attorneys. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/northwe...

Prof. Emily Kadens (@ek27.bsky.social) has been awarded a prestigious Visiting Fellowship at Oxford’s All Souls College. Kadens will conduct research on her book “Deceitful Dealings,” which will examine fraudulent business practices in early modern England. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/emily-k...

Join us in congratulating Prof. Robert Burns, who will be honored with the American Bar Association’s Tort, Trial, and Insurance Practice Section’s Robert B. McKay Award. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/robert-...

Profs. Adam Crews ’15 of Rutgers Law School, Monica Haymond ’16 of @northwesternlaw.bsky.social and Joel S. Johnson ’15 of the Pepperdine University Rick J. Caruso School of Law have won @theaals.bsky.social 2026 section awards.

With one of the oldest legal writing programs in the country, the Law School has a tradition of excellence. Through the peer-led Writing Lab, and the ever-evolving Communication and Legal Reasoning course, graduates leave highly skilled in legal writing—ready for day one of their careers.

A cornerstone of faculty research at Northwestern Pritzker Law, the cohort of civil procedure scholars collectively constitute a renowned, generationally, and intellectually diverse set of viewpoints.

234 years ago today, the first ten amendments to the Constitution were ratified—also known as the Bill of Rights. Northwestern Pritzker Law Profs. share what freedom of expression means to them, and its function within both society and the academic environment. spr.ly/63325CEWKb

Blending interdisciplinary research and a passion for pedagogy, junior faculty at Northwestern Pritzker Law contribute to a transformative environment that prepares students to navigate a complex legal landscape. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/northwe...

Zach Clopton and Law School alumni had the opportunity to be admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, and sworn in during an in-court Admission Ceremony.

Thanks to @northwesternlaw.bsky.social's Technology & IP Journal, I am happy to share that the essay Ten Tips for Legal Empiricists, co-edited by me and @christalaser.bsky.social is now published. It is available on SSRN here: lnkd.in/gHbPQVBP.

Journal of Law & Economics. Making invisible inequality visible. 🔗 NPR coverage: soundcloud.com/chika-okafor... 🔗 Policy brief on social network discrimination: www.ipr.northwestern.edu/documents/po... @ipratnu.bsky.social @scholars.org @northwesternlaw.bsky.social

The Law School community mourns the loss of Professor Emerita Joyce A. Hughes. The first Black woman to receive tenure at any school of Northwestern, Professor Hughes’s pathbreaking achievements in legal education and public service leave a lasting legacy. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/law-sch...

The Law School hosted politician and civil rights activist Stacey Abrams, for a conversation moderated by Sherrese Smith (JD ’96). The two discussed Abrams’s political career, how she has bridged dialogue across difference, her tax law education, and learning from “lessons, not losses.”

3L MariaJose "MJ" De la Hoz reflects on how studying with the Center on Negotiation, Mediation and Restorative Justice (CNMRJ) has impacted her outlook on the law and her legal education. #RestorativeJusticeWeek

Get an inside look at a week in the life of Patrizia Mariano, a 3L who takes us from classes and coursework to exploring Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood.

In honor of Restorative Justice week, Prof. Annie Buth provides a comprehensive look at restorative justice by examining the Illinois Healing Beyond Harm pilot, and Northwestern’s Prison Education program.

The Law School community celebrated the appointment of four faculty members and Interim Dean Zachary D. Clopton to named professorships, at a ceremony in Lincoln Hall. Join us in congratulating them on their well-deserved honor! @zclopton.bsky.social | @gowder.io | @jillh.bsky.social