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Noah Perrin standing in front of a sculpture of a gavel at the Thomas J. Moyer Ohio Judicial Center in Columbus
A dual perspective: a 3L’s path through health law and social work
By pairing a JD with a MSW, Noah Perrin blends hands-on social work, health law scholarship and state agency experience to advocate for underserved populations.
Skyler Kopit
Meet this year’s Graduate Student Council president: Skyler Kopit
Like many Case Western Reserve University students, Skyler Kopit arrived in Cleveland not knowing a single person in the city. Now, as she heads into her third year at the School of Law in the JD program, Kopit, who is originally from Denver, has already made a tangible impact in the place she now…
Jim Bildner standing in a doorway
Power in purpose
Alumnus turned personal pain and venture philanthropy into a mission to prove everyone can make a difference
Sydney Jones sitting behind a desk with a laptop
Making an impact in real time
Meet a 2L earning her online JD while working full-time in voting rights advocacy—where she’s also doing a legal externship.
Connor Black standing in front of Sherwin-Williams signage
A path to in-house legal practice
How an extended internship at Sherwin-Williams headquarters is giving one CWRU student an inside look at corporate operations.
Bill Allport and Christine Lewanski at her graduation from CWRU School of Law in 1995.
Like father, like daughter
On the first day of law school, Bill Allport (LAW ’69) stood on the steps of the old law school building, waiting for the doors to open, and struck up a conversation with a handful of other students. It seemed ordinary at the time. Looking back, it marked the beginning of friendships that would…
Chris Nehasil headshot
“A leap of faith”: 3L dives into courtroom work at the Brooklyn DA’s office
Drawing on his coursework, Chris Nehasil spent the summer researching key legal issues and preparing for post-grad life in the courtroom.
Ray November and his grandson, Liam, outside of the School of Law
Alumnus takes a LLEAP of faith
Thanks to a generous gift from Ray November (ADL ’57, LAW ’61 and ’66), two students will receive an award for their outstanding efforts in the LLEAP program. The award is presented to the graduating student who received the highest grade during their initial law school semester in LLEAP 1, LLEAP…
Anna Styer standing at desk in front of window in NYC
Summer in the city: Legal intern hones research skills with Human Rights Watch
New Philadelphia native Anna Styer finds her place—and her passion for international law—in New York City.
Five people stand together for a photo together at a presentation for Evergreen Cooperatives
CWRU law interns expand financial access for Cleveland worker-owners
Through Case Western Reserve University’s Community Development Clinic, law students gained hands-on experience while helping Evergreen Cooperatives create a model for earlier access to earned profits