📖 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

Join us Tuesday, November 18 for the Pope & John Lecture Series on Professionalism, featuring Deborah Witzburg (JD ’10), Inspector General for the City of Chicago. Learn more and register: events.ard.northwestern.edu/en/Dn8g9BS7/...

In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Law School will host Judges Joshua P. Kolar, Donna L. Cooper and John J. Tharp tomorrow for a conversation about their journeys from military service to a Northwestern education to the bench. RSVP to attend: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

The contributions of Prof. Ronald J. Allen to the field of evidence law cannot be understated. An internationally recognized expert in evidence, criminal procedure, and constitutional law, Allen's work has shaped the law around the world. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/the-glo...

Maggie Bourke (JD ’25) and April Guevara Espinoza (JD ’25) have begun their careers in public interest as recipients of national fellowships—focused on advocating for incarcerated women and developing policy strategies to address mass incarceration. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/two-alu...

6️⃣7️⃣ 🗓️November 6-7, that is ;) Now that we've got your attention, don't forget to RSVP for The Power of State Constitutional Rights symposium we're hosting with @brennancenter.org and Northwestern University Law Review at @northwesternlaw.bsky.social! Join us virtually or in-person.

That’s a wrap on Reunion 2025! Thanks to our alumni for making it one filled with joy and reconnection.

“It’s every day. Every minute. We’ve got law all around us.” Get to know Interim Dean Zachary D. Clopton (@zclopton.bsky.social), from what he loves about the Law School to why Chicago is a city for lawyers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VU7...

The Power of State Constitutional Rights will explore rights projected by state constitutions, amendments, and emerging issues within them. The two-day symposium will be held Nov. 6-7, presented by @brennancenter.org & @statecourtreport.org. Register: www.brennancenter.org/events/power...

One year after a transformative $5 million gift established the Carter G. Phillips Supreme Court and Appellate Advocacy Center, Director Danielle Hamilton reflects on the enormous impact and invaluable opportunities it provides for Law School students. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/carter-...

As a Law School graduate, Jonathan Entin (JD ’81) knows the power of giving back. The Jonathan L. Entin Endowed Scholarship Fund supports students considering careers in civil rights and public service—and the transformative power of a legal education. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/jonatha...

Prof. @ek27.bsky.social and a team of researchers have launched the Egerton Model, an AI-powered tool that can decipher 16th and 17th century legal court records. With a wide range of applications, the tool has the potential to transform archival research. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/profess...

Judicial clerkships are an invaluable opportunity for young lawyers. Over the past decade, Northwestern Pritzker Law has placed nearly 600 graduates, six of whom clerked at the U.S. Supreme Court. Students & recent alumni share their clerkship experiences: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/clerksh...

Led by Christine M. Evans (JD ’03, LLM ’11), the Evans Family Foundation has committed $1 million to support the LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic. The gift provides opportunities for students to develop multi-dimensional lawyering skills, on cutting-edge issues. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/evans-f...

Recent works from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law faculty take a look at the Supreme Court, including their decision in Counterman v. Colorado, and blame and punishment doctrines within criminal law. Learn more: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/recent-...

Recent works from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law faculty include a look at scientific experts in litigation, the Attorney General’s self-referral power and electoral due process. Learn more: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/recent-...

“There will always be obstacles and challenges—there will also be wonderful professional opportunities.” Sherrese Smith (JD ’96) has been named one of America’s Top Lawyers by Forbes. She reflects on her rewarding 30-year career: www.forbes.com/sites/lianej...

What does the Constitution say, and who does it protect? This #ConstitutionDay, Northwestern Pritzker Law faculty answer commonly asked questions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgTR...

Ship logs, merchant registers, and the personal diaries of sailors are just some of the documents that historians use to draw conclusions about our maritime past. Now, these valuable sources can be made accessible to the world with AI. Here are three ways to do it👇

Established by Alvin Kruse (BA ’65, JD ’68) and his son Jordon Kruse (JD ’97), the Kruse Family Scholarship Fund supports access to a transformative legal education. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/its-all...

Northwestern Pritzker Law is pleased to welcome eight new faculty members as the academic year begins. Each is an accomplished legal scholar who will enrich our students’ learning experience, and we are so excited for them to join our community. news.law.northwestern.edu/news/northwe...

Soon, these spaces will be filled with students! We’re looking forward to welcoming you back.

When his family faced life-threatening illnesses, rising 3L Erik Brannon found a passion for estate planning law. Learn more about the Evanston native, who received the Geoffrey F. Grossman scholarship: news.law.northwestern.edu/news/parents...

Prof. Erin Delaney (@efieldingd.bsky.social) joined @strictscrutiny.bsky.social to discuss the legacy of the late justice David Souter, and her memories of clerking at the Supreme Court under his leadership. crooked.com/podcast/can-...

Egerton, a machine learning model that automates the transcription of English secretary hand is now live. Prof. Emily Kadens and a team of researchers are behind the tool, which deciphers difficult-to-read equity court documents and makes them accessible to students." sites.northwestern.edu/egerton/

The @transkribus.bsky.social "Egerton: English Secretary Hand" model is now public! app.transkribus.org/models/publi.... We have a website with sample transcriptions for different hands, information about our training conventions, and more: sites.northwestern.edu/egerton/

Join us in welcoming Zachary D. Clopton on his first day as Interim Dean of the Law School! @zclopton.bsky.social