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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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Law’s B. Jessie Hill pens article on uncertain future of Roe v. Wade
B. Jessie Hill, associate dean for academic affairs and the Judge Ben C. Green Professor of Law, wrote an op-ed for The Guardian about the uncertain future of Roe v. Wade. Her article was titled "Could abortion become illegal in America? All signs point to yes." In her piece, Hill detailed how…
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Law’s Juscelino F. Colares writes about President Trump’s intended nominee for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Juscelino F. Colares, the Schott-van den Eynden Professor of Business Law and professor of political science, penned an article on why he believes criticism of President Donald Trump’s intended nominee for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Stephen Moore, is misplaced. In his USA Today piece,…
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Collaboration is key to sociology professor, Diekhoff winner Brian Gran's approach with students
When Brian Gran began his career in academia nearly 20 years ago, “collaboration” wasn’t as common a term or practice as it is today. But his areas of expertise—law and society, human rights and health policy—couldn’t fit into a single discipline if they were to be taught effectively, Gran…
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CWRU School of Law ranked 12th best in practical training
Affirming its status as a national leader in experiential education, PreLaw Magazine, a publication of National Jurist, ranked Case Western Reserve University’s School of Law the 12th best in the nation for practical training. The ranking was based on number of clinical opportunities, externships…
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Coleman P. Burke Celebration Reception
The university community is invited to a reception in celebration of the newly established Coleman P. Burke Center for Environmental Law Tuesday, May 7, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Foster-Castele Great Hall at the Frank N. and Jocelyne K. Linsalata Alumni Center. In honor of the largest alumni gift…
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Law school’s Tim Webster appointed to U.S.-Japan Network for the Future cohort
Tim Webster, associate professor of law and director of Asian Legal Studies, was one of 12 scholars selected for the fifth cohort of the U.S.-Japan Network for the Future. The network identifies American scholars and professionals who can: Further develop U.S.-Japan relations; Inform the American…
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Law student Kristen Connors wins esteemed fellowship for labor law
Kristen Connors, a first-year law student, has been awarded the prestigious Peggy Browning Fellowship, established for law students in labor law and workers' rights. About the fellowship The fellowship supports first- and second-year law students as they complete the Summer Fellowship Program,…
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Law school’s Avidan Y. Cover urges Ohio Sen. Rob Portman to vote against national emergency
Avidan Y. Cover Avidan Y. Cover, professor of law and director of the Institute for Global Security Law and Policy, wrote an op-ed prior to a vote on the U.S. Senate's resolution disapproving a declaration of national emergency made by President Trump to support the proposed wall at the…
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“Electronic Records and Patient Safety: Legal Challenges and Solutions”
Electronic health record (EHR) systems are now omnipresent in medical facilities. But have they meaningfully advanced patient safety? In a collaboration with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the School of Law will host a conference titled “Electronic Records and Patient Safety:…
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Canada–United States Law Institute conference
Registration closes today (March 19) for the 43rd annual Canada–United States Law Institute conference, "Can the United States and Canada Cooperate on Climate Change? Should They? Why?" This year's conference, which will take place Thursday, March 21, and Friday, March 22, will bring together law,…