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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 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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Exemplary student work recognized with LLEAP writing awards
Recent News
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October 10, 2022
For only the second time, Case Western Reserve University School of Law will offer alumni the chance to become members of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. Join us on Monday, April 3, 2023 in Washington D.C. for this unique opportunity.
The schedule will include a photo on the steps of t...
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October 07, 2022
Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency was the first case heard by the Supreme Court in its Oct. 2022 term. At issue is the scope of federal authority to regulate wetlands under the Clean Water Act. To preview this important case and explore the legal and policy ramifications of a decision in Sa...
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October 07, 2022
One of the most cited legal scholars in the United States, Professor Thomas Merill joined the Coleman P. Burke Center at Case Western Reserve University School of Law for a discussion about his new book: “The Chevron Doctrine: its Rise and Fall, and the Future of the Administrative State.” Thomas W....
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October 07, 2022
At a ceremony at International Law Weekend Midwest on Sept. 30, Dean Michael Scharf and his co-authors, Dr. Paul Williams and Professor Milena Sterio, received the Association Internationale De Droit Pénal (AIDP) 2022 Book of the Year Award for “The Syrian Conflict's Impact on International Law” (Ca...
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October 07, 2022
What does it mean to engage in social justice-related research? Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to join the Social Justice Institute for the next Social Justice R+R (Research + Refreshments) event Thursday, Oct. 13, from 11:40 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Crawford Hall, ...
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October 07, 2022
The Eighth District Court of Appeals, in partnership with Case Western Reserve University School of Law, will host an Advanced Appellate Advocacy Seminar Friday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. in Gund Hall, Room A59.
This all-day continuing legal education event will feature Eighth District Cour...
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October 05, 2022
Don’t miss out on the fun this weekend as Case Western Reserve University celebrates homecoming. Gather with faculty, staff, students and alumni to celebrate the university we love. Homecoming is an opportunity to revisit the past, make new memories and look forward to the bright future at Case West...
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October 05, 2022
Students in the Kramer Law Clinic’s Second Chance Reentry Clinic have been fortunate to hit the ground running by arguing motions and questioning witnesses in court just one month into the fall semester.
On September 12th, Reentry Clinic students Maggie Kinkopf and Magda Phillips attended hearings ...
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October 04, 2022
Members of the Case Western Reserve University community are invited to a conversation between School of Law Co-Dean Michael Scharf and Claremont McKenna College President Hiram Chodosh Tuesday, Oct. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. in Gund Hall, Room A59.
In this talk, titled “The Global Challenge of Insti...
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October 03, 2022
Every year, Case Western Reserve University School of Law honors the achievements of distinguished alumni, faculty and prominent members of the legal community by inducting new members to the Society of Benchers – the law school’s Hall of Fame.
Established in 1962, the Society of Benchers inducts ...