Why are criminal charges against federal law enforcement officers so rare? Prof. Craig Futterman joined @mprnews.org to discuss the national implications of Minnesota’s assault case against an ICE agent tied to an alleged shooting in Minneapolis. 🎧 Listen now: buff.ly/RmobmNg

In her new scholarship, @fpeterson.bsky.social, Prof. of Law, argues there is often a major gap between the law “on the books” and the law people actually experience in practice. 📄 Read the full paper: buff.ly/mZPk1OT

“People trying to enter the legal profession using ... alternative pathways have been less likely to pass the bar exam, less likely to find employment at law firms, and more likely to later be professionally disciplined,” Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social tells Law.com

Working with Clinical Professor Randall Schmidt in the Employment Law Clinic, #UChicagoLaw students Alexandra Schwartz, ’27, Anna Pohl, ’26, and Milo Last-Yuen, ’26, helped a client secure a Seventh Circuit win reviving an ADA discrimination lawsuit

In his new scholarship, Prof. @williambaude.bsky.social examines constitutional questions surrounding the scope and limits of executive power, and how recent executive actions may test longstanding principles of constitutional structure and enforcement. 📄: buff.ly/W7LnYJV

The Class of 2026 completed 14,660 hours of pro bono service, helping expand access to justice and support communities in need. Congrats to award recipients Kassidy Mahoney, '26, Jessica Zellmer, '26 & Abigail Diebold, '27, for their pro bono leadership. buff.ly/g3XBUCF

A powerful new video profiles Criminal & Juvenile Justice Clinic client Robin Peoples and captures the day he was released from prison in 2025. It also features clinic director Erica Zunkel ezunk.bsky.social & student Caroline Kassir, ’26, & Christiana Burnett, ’25.

Congratulations to Dylan Salzman, ’23, who was featured by Above the Law and Law.com after a federal judge praised Susman Godfrey for giving the young associate the chance to argue an important matter in court. buff.ly/OkLh5TO

From a collection of essays with rare insights into the state of New Zealand’s democracy to a memoir, written in German, that offers a renewed sense of hope — here is a roundup of books recently published by our #UChicagoLaw alumni: buff.ly/ludmyYw

How does caste bias follow migrant workers across borders? In the latest episode of Entitled, @tomginsburg.bsky.social speaks with Qayam Masumi and Roja Singh of the Dalit Solidarity Forum about allegations of exploitation and caste-based abuse of Dalit migrants.

3L Luke Chaikovsky discusses leading teams in the Kirkland & Ellis Corporate Lab Clinic at UChicagoLaw—working with major corporations and nonprofits while building real-world legal skills through experiential learning. Read more:

From Hollywood dealmaking to driving social impact, Laura Fox, '87,'s career reflects a throughline of influence, adaptability, and purpose—one that continues to evolve across generations. Read her full story: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/laura-f...

Calling all California alums—we're hosting two Meet the Dean events in May. @adamchilton.bsky.social and @williamhjhubbard.bsky.social will talk AI and the future of legal education. 5/27 in San Fran: www.law.uchicago.edu/form/decanal... 5/28 in Palo Alto: www.law.uchicago.edu/form/decanal...

At a recent lecture celebrating the establishment of the Richard A. Posner Professorship of Law in the Wallman Society of Fellows, Thomas J. Miles explored the growing rise of the growing rise of collaborative and empirical work in legal academia. Story:

“Meritocracy is a good theory with flawed execution." In his new book, Doing Meritocracy Right, Thomas Cole, ’75, argues that meritocracy isn’t broken—it’s just poorly executed. Read more from our Asked & Answered feature: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/asked-a...

The Law School unveiled a portrait honoring Geoffrey R. Stone, '71, recognizing more than five decades of impact on constitutional law, academic leadership, and the principles of free expression that continue to shape universities nationwide. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/law-sch...

Adam Liptak, NYT correspondent and inaugural journalist-in-residence at the Constitutional Law Institute, examined rapid-fire decisions, real-time reporting, and the tension between transparency and confidentiality at the 2026 Constitutional Law Conference. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/adam-li...

Scenes from LAW-LAPALOOZA 📸🌭🎨 Shoutout to Legal Recess, the #UChicagoLaw student org who brought this event to life on the Midway!

🏆 After months of rigorous elimination rounds beginning in October, four students advanced to the final round of the Edward W. Hinton Moot Court Competition on April 16. The finalists delivered their arguments in two-person teams before a panel of three federal judges.

Charles Lee recently visited #UChicagoLaw for an illuminating conversation moderated by Mark Templeton, clinical professor of law and director of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic, on the history, challenges, and future of the environmental justice movement. Read more:

In his April 16 Ryerson Lecture, Prof. Eric Posner examined AI's growing role in legal decision-making—and why human judgment still matters. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/eric-po...

The scholarship of Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum will be the subject of a six-month study circle sponsored by a non-profit organization in Bangladesh this fall. Both in-person and virtual participation options are available. Learn more and register:

Congratulations to #UChicagoLaw professors @williambaude.bsky.social and Alison LaCroix for being elected to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences! 🗞️ Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/william...

🌎 "I'm lucky that every day is #EarthDay for my students and me... But today reminds us what's possible when we think creatively about shared challenges." —Mark N. Templeton, Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Abrams Environmental Law Clinic at #UChicagoLaw

We are thrilled to share Prof. Alison LaCroix has been named the speaker for the University of Chicago’s Convocation on June 6, as part of the campus-wide celebration of the Class of 2026. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/alison-...

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Barbara Flynn Currie, a pioneering Illinois leader and the first woman to serve as House Majority Leader. Barbara's late husband, David Currie (d. 2007), was a longtime #UChicagoLaw professor. Her legacy of public service endures.

This Friday (4/17), leading legal scholars will assemble at #UChicagoLaw for the Law Review’s 2026 Symposium, “Real Regime Change? Conflict, Change, and Continuity in U.S. Governance.” See the agenda:

A study by Prof. Jonathan Masur analyzing the Bordeaux wine market found that brands with linguistically distinct names consistently command higher prices and these results have important implications for trademark law and policy. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/does-ha...

At the 2026 Malyi Lecture, Vicki Jackson (@hls.harvard.edu) makes the case: democracy depends on “knowledge institutions”—and they’re under pressure. What happens when shared facts erode? Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/knowled...

AI might get the answer right—but can it earn our trust? On April 16, join us for the 2026 Ryerson Lecture as Prof. Eric Posner explores how AI is reshaping the future of courts, legal decision-making, and the role of judges in society. Register today: universityevents.wufoo.com/forms/z1rpm3...

The Law School Musical is baaaack April 9–10! 🎶 Each spring, students parody life at the Law School... and no one is safe. ❄️ This year: Chilllton, a Frozen-inspired nod to Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social. Read about the tradition & grab your tickets for the show: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/law-sch...

Thank you to our #UChicagoLaw alumni, faculty, students, staff, and friends for an incredible Giving Day! More than 450 generous donors helped us raise over $6 million to support the people and programs that bring our mission to life.

We’re down to the wire on #UChiGivingDay and just got BIG news! David Hilliard ’62 raised our goal to 425 donors and boosted his match to $60K—unlocking up to $140K in matching funds thanks to our incredible alumni generosity.

#UChiGivingDay news: Degreed #UChicagoLaw alumni, faculty, and staff who make a gift of $20 or more before midnight CT will receive a special thank you: your choice of Giving Day socks! Support the Law School—and step up your sock game while you’re at it. 🧦 Make a gift: buff.ly/rsieBz9

Today’s the day! 🎉 #UChiGivingDay is here! Join the #UChicagoLaw community for 24 hours as we celebrate the power of collective philanthropy. Help us reach 400 donors and unlock a $100,000 match sponsored by a dedicated group of alumni. Donate now at bit.ly/3O88ebu

How are courts approaching liability for social media platforms? #UChicagoLaw Prof. Omri Ben-Shahar weighs in on shifting legal frameworks in a new @wsj.com article.

With ICE now operating in airport settings, what are the legal boundaries? Prof. @nicolehallett.bsky.social, Director of #UChicagoLaw’s Immigrants' Rights Clinic, weighs in on enforcement authority and its limits in a new @washingtonpost.com article.

How should A.I. systems be governed? #UChicagoLaw Prof. Aziz Huq contributes to a @newyorker.com discussion exploring the evolving frameworks shaping A.I. development.

What does it mean to be a lawyer in a world increasingly dominated by AI? A #UChicagoLaw course called Generative AI in Legal Practice takes a deep and critical dive into this question. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/uchicag...

A recent episode of @lastweektonight.com w/ John Oliver took a closer look at police sting operations—including an extended segment on litigation led by #UChicagoLaw's Federal Criminal Justice Clinic. 📸 Prof. Alison Siegler

Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum explores the intersection of art and political thought on The Brian Lehrer Show. As she discusses in her new book, Republic of Love: Opera and Political Freedom, opera is far more than performance, it’s a lens for understanding democracy.

Prof. Samuel Bray's "Beginning a Law Review Article" has been featured on Adam Liptak's "What I'm Reading" list in the @nytimes.com. In the piece, Prof. Bray offers practical guidance on making legal scholarship more clear, engaging, and accessible to readers.

How should bankruptcy judges use their broad discretion in business reorganizations? Drawing on Williamson & Hart, Prof. Vincent Buccola argues judges should focus less on pushing deals—and more on preventing value capture beyond pre-distress entitlements. 📄 Read more: bit.ly/4uLtWmf

What does martial law look like and who decides when it begins? In a recent episode of Curious City from @wbez.org, Prof. Alison LaCroix offers historical and constitutional insight into these questions, drawing on the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire.

When SCOTUS ruled last month that sweeping tariffs imposed by President Trump were unlawful, two #UChicagoLaw alumni found themselves at the center of the landmark decision—one as a business owner, the other as a constitutional scholar. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/uchicag...

Pegah Banihashemi, a doctoral candidate at #UChicagoLaw, and @profpaulpoast.bsky.social dive into the evolving conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and the factors that may shape its duration and consequences.

The Bigelow Cup brings #UChicagoLaw students from across class years together to compete as Bigelow section teams. From relay racing to giant Jenga, students had a blast competing for the second year in a row. 🏆 See photos and read more: buff.ly/Nyn6YJ1

📸 Take a look at highlights from the Ninth Annual Parsons Legacy Dinner, hosted by the Law School's Black Law Students Association:

On the southern edge of Lake Michigan in Whiting, Indiana, a group of surfers began asking a simple but urgent question: what’s in the water? That’s when #UChicagoLaw's Abrams Environmental Law Clinic stepped in to help.

"If a merger substantially reduces competition in any market, it's illegal," says Prof. Eric Posner. "But in practice, the Justice Department has discretion on whether to challenge these mergers. And the courts have discretion on whether to block them."