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Preparing students for the future of law with AI
At Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students are using AI-powered “vibe coding” to prototype legal solutions and rethink what it means to practice law in a digital age.
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Tune into CWRU’s upcoming Talking Foreign Policy radio show
In January, the Trump Administration held a ceremony to launch the Board of Peace, a new international organization designed to implement peace in Gaza and other conflict areas. Described as President Trump’s alternative to the United Nations, some argue its controversy.On Tuesday (March 24), Case…
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International Criminal Court Moot Court team wins North American Competition
For the first time in program history, Case Western Reserve University School of Law's International Criminal Court Moot Court team won the North American Competition held at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Teresa Lebowitz, serving as the Defense Counsel oralist, defeated other…
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Law's Sharona Hoffman recognized as No. 25 most-cited health law scholar in the U.S.
In its new scholarly impact rankings, HeinOnline recently named Sharona Hoffman, SJD, the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Jurisprudence at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, as the No. 25 most-cited scholar in the field of health law. A premier online research platform, HeinOnline offers…
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CWRU now #1 fastest-growing research university in AAU
Case Western Reserve is the #1 fastest-growing research university in the Association of American Universities, according to the latest data from the National Science Foundation (NSF) on research expenditure growth. The university's research and development expenditures surged by 37.5% between…
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Law’s Black Law Student Association Mock Trial Team earns regional championship title
Members of Case Western Reserve University School of Law’s Black Law Student Association (BLSA) Mock Trial Team recently earned first place at the Midwest Regional Constance Baker Motley Mock Trial Competition regional championship. Those on the team were Doctor of Law (JD) candidates Jordyn…
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Law’s Michael Scharf recognized among the top 20 scholars in international law
In its new scholarly impact rankings, HeinOnline recently named Case Western Reserve University School of Law professor Michael Scharf among the top 20 most-cited scholars in the field of international law. A premier online research platform, HeinOnline offers more than 244 million pages of fully…
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Finding purpose in public service
Through their capstone projects, two 3Ls translate legal scholarship into meaningful public service.
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The legacy continues: Meet three Black student leaders at CWRU
This February, the Case Western Reserve University community gathered to celebrate a historic milestone: the university’s bicentennial. At the same time, this month marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, which honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans and people of…
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Learning law and the Land
How three students found their paths in Cleveland