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5 questions with School of Law’s Carter Callender, Class of 2026
As graduation approaches at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students look back on the experiences that shaped their time on campus—and ahead to the paths they’re about to begin. From discovering their academic interests to gaining hands-on experience through clinics, competitions and…
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January 31, 2024
Bloomberg Law recently announced the finalists in its Law School Innovation Program. The program, which is in its second year, recognizes law schools and their faculty and staff that have implemented and led innovative programs into their curricula that advance new methodologies and approaches to…
January 31, 2024
The Federalist Society at Case Western Reserve University School of Law will host a talk by James Sonne, professor at Stanford Law School, Monday, Feb. 5, at noon. Sonne will present a talk titled “Religious Liberty: From First Street to Main Street.” All CWRU students are welcome to attend; lunch…
January 31, 2024
Case Western Reserve University School of Law will host Rob Verchick, a best-selling author and climate law expert, for a talk titled “The Octopus in the Parking Garage: A Call for Climate Resilience” Thursday, Feb. 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Moot Courtroom (Room A59). Verchick will weigh…
January 29, 2024
On Jan. 22, Case Western Reserve University School of Law hosted Rear Admiral and Judge Advocate General and Chief Counsel of the U.S. Coast Guard, Richard Batson (LAW ‘02) for a lecture on the U.S. Coast Guard and Maritime Governance. Rear Admiral Batson spoke to a packed room about how the U.S.…
January 26, 2024
2L Jane Wiertel spent last summer working as a legal intern for the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting. In her capacity at the Pulitzer Center, Wiertel worked at the intersection of journalism and the law, investigating and reporting on several legal issues facing the nation and world. The…
January 26, 2024
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the School of Law for a talk titled “The Next Big Abortion Rights Case” Monday, Feb. 19, from noon to 1 p.m. in Moot Courtroom (Room A59). Professors Jonathan Adler and Jessie Hill will discuss FDA v. Alliance for…
January 25, 2024
Professors Sharona Hoffman and Cassandra Robertson co-authored a piece entitled “Balancing Autonomy and Public Safety: A Call for Medical and Regulatory Oversight of Drivers with Cognitive Decline.” The article appeared in Health Affairs Forefront on Jan. 2, 2024. The piece argues that state…
January 24, 2024
Case Western Reserve University School of Law is ranked as a "Top School" in multiple categories, including Practical Training. 3L Sam Zimmerman recently answered some questions about his capstone experience with the Richland County Prosecutor's Office in Mansfield, Ohio. Learn more about our…
January 23, 2024
The Siegal Lifelong Learning Program and The Alumni Association of Case Western Reserve University offer international and national travel opportunities led by faculty experts with deep knowledge and passion for the destination. Sharona Hoffman, professor of law and bioethics and the Edgar A.…
January 22, 2024
The Reproductive Rights Law Initiative (RRLI) at Case Western Reserve University School of Law has recently hired two staff attorneys/lecturers to help advance its mission of preserving and expanding Ohioans’ legal access to abortion and reproductive health care. They join the RRLI’s faculty…