School of Law
At Case Western Reserve University School of Law, 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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Law school is at the forefront with program on artificial intelligence
Case Western Reserve University's School of Law is in the "legal AI" Vanguard.
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Meet a researcher working on untangling housing titles
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Exemplary student work recognized with LLEAP writing awards
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April 29, 2020
Ayesha Bell Hardaway, assistant professor of law and director of the law school’s Social Justice Law Center, has been named co-director of the Social Justice Institute (SJI) at Case Western Reserve University.
Bell Hardaway is joined in the co-director role by Professor Mark Chupp, an assistant pro...
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April 29, 2020
While staying home is a crucial part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are times it’s not possible, whether it’s essential work or a trip to the grocery store. Masks provide protection in those instances. Some faculty, staff and students have stepped up to make masks for members of the...
April 28, 2020
Clare Shin, a second-year law student studying to become an intellectual property lawyer with a focus on the fashion and entertainment industries, is devoting her summer to giving back to the community.
After her summer associate internship was canceled because of COVID-19, Shin volunteered to sew ...
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April 27, 2020
The Master of Arts in Financial Integrity (MAFI) program at the School of Law focuses on all aspects of anti-money laundering (AML) law, policy, compliance and risk management. The program is offered in a unique cohort-based format that meets approximately once per month from Thursday evening throug...
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April 24, 2020
CWRU Emeritus Law Professor Sidney Picker Jr., passed away on April 28. He is survived by his wife, Jane Picker, emeritus professor of Cleveland Marshall Law School.
“Sid left an indelible mark on Case Western Reserve University School of Law,” said Dean Michael Scharf, who took Picker’s place on...
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April 24, 2020
Ranked 30th in the nation in scholarly impact and ninth in health law, the Case Western Reserve University School of Law faculty are regularly cited by media outlets seeking legal analysis of the day’s most pressing health law topics.
Now, as the coronavirus impacts nearly every aspect of our lives...
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April 20, 2020
In ranking Case Western Reserve University School of Law’s International Law Program among the top 10 in the nation last month, PreLaw Magazine recognized the law school’s funded internships as the secret to placing so many of its graduates in the field of international law.
Every summer, dozens of...
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April 20, 2020
The Master’s in Patent Practice program at the School of Law is the first of its kind in Ohio and one of only a handful in the nation. The program is specifically designed for students with degrees in engineering, computer science, physical or biological degrees to sit for the patent bar exam and be...
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April 13, 2020
Case Western Reserve University School of Law Professor Juscelino Colares has been re-appointed for the sixth time to serve on the U.S. Roster of NAFTA Chapter 19 Trade arbitrators. Colares is the Schott-van den Eynden professor of business law and co-director of the law school’s Cox International ...
April 08, 2020
The Master of Law is a program for people looking to break into the legal field, or preparing for law school. In this one-year, 30-credit program, you will gain relevant legal training to enhance your career and increase employability. With no GRE or LSAT required, this degree is open to students wi...