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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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Beloved Emeritus Professor, Sidney Picker Jr. (1934-2020)
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…
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Undaunted by the coronavirus, Case Global centers and institutes launch student summer projects to replace canceled international law internships
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…
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One-year master’s level law program offers graduates a path to become patent agents
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…
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Professor Juscelino Colares appointed to Roster of International Trade Arbitrators
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…
Gain legal background to launch your career with the one-year Master of Law
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…
One-year LLM program offers JD graduates specializations
The School of Law now offers a one-year LLM program designed for trained lawyers looking to gain education and experience in a specific area of law. This degree is ideal for lawyers who are looking to shift into a new field, restart their career or augment their JD degree. Choose from…
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Undeterred by coronavirus, CWRU Law successfully runs its annual Moot Court competition online
Each spring, the law school hosts the Dean Dunmore Moot Court Competition, an intramural appellate advocacy tournament where second- and third- year students compete in an NCAA bracket-style competition judged by faculty members, local judges and experienced practitioners. This year, just eight…
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‘Environmental Health and the Law’ conference examines legislative role in addressing persistent environmental threats to human health
On March 27, the Law-Medicine Center hosted its annual conference, “Environmental Health and the Law,” co-sponsored by the Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law and the Mary Ann Swetland Center for Environmental Health. The interdisciplinary conference examined the effectiveness of 50…
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CWRU Law successfully completes first virtual Moot Court competition
Every Spring, the law school hosts the Dean Dunmore Moot Court Competition, an intramural appellate advocacy tournament where second-and-third year students compete in an NCAA bracket-style competition judged by faculty members, local judges and experienced practitioners. This year, just eight…
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PreLaw magazine ranks CWRU 9th best in the nation in practical training
Along the  walkway to Case Western Reserve University School of Law, a banner reads, “A national leader in experiential education.” Confirming that status, the Spring 2020 issue of Prelaw magazine, a publication of National Jurist, has ranked CWRU Law School ninth in the nation in Practical…