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Adam Chilton Becomes 15th Dean of the University of Chicago Law School

After 11 years on the faculty, an empirical scholar steps up to lead what he calls “the best law school in the world.”

One might say it was fate that Adam Chilton found his way to the Law School more than a decade ago, when he was a JD and PhD student at Harvard considering his next move. Already a serious scholar, he...

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Faculty Feature

The Corporate Speech Dilemma

In polarized times, should corporations speak out or stay quiet? Five Law School faculty weigh in

Months before the 2024 election, University of Chicago law professors Anthony Casey, ’02, and Tom Ginsburg were furiously editing an opinion piece for The New York Times. They had written on why...

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John Rappaport Discusses His Innovative New Casebook on Criminal Law and the Penal System

In a casebook released earlier this year, Professor John Rappaport and his coauthor, Harvard Law Professor Andrew Manuel Crespo , present a new approach to teaching criminal law that they believe is...

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The Remedy and the Reach

Samuel Bray’s work on universal injunctions helped shape a national debate—and was cited extensively by the Supreme Court

When the US Supreme Court last June issued its decision limiting the scope of universal injunctions, it marked a major turning point in the ongoing national conversation on judicial power—and one that...

Faculty News

Law School Welcomes Two New Faculty Members ACS Honors Geoffrey Stone, '71, for Scholarly Excellence Alison LaCroix Named 2025 SHEAR Book Prize Winner William Baude and Judith Miller Receive 2025 Diversity Leadership Award Erica Zunkel on Her Goals as Director of Clinical and Experiential Learning William Baude Hosts Podcast Series Examining Balance of Powers in US Government

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Seven Clerks for Seven Justices

Seven UChicago Law alumni are now clerking for US Supreme Court Justices

Securing a clerkship at the US Supreme Court is one of the most prestigious opportunities available to a recent law school graduate. UChicago Law School alumni have achieved a remarkable milestone...

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Asked & Answered

Richard Robbins, ’91

Director of Applied AI

Richard Robbins, ’91, joined Reed Smith last year as the firm’s first director of applied artificial intelligence. In this role, he leads Reed Smith’s artificial intelligence and data science teams in...

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Law School Holds 27th Annual Diploma and Hooding Ceremony

On June 7, a total of 300 students were welcomed into UChicago Law’s alumni community

The Law School held its 27 th Annual Diploma and Hooding Ceremony at Rockefeller Memorial Chapel on Saturday, June 7, welcoming 300 graduates to the ranks of its alumni. A total of 215 JD students, 82...

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AI Advances into the Law School Curriculum

A new technological age is creating new considerations for legal training. The Law School is taking a thoughtful, hands-on approach.

Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every industry, and the legal profession is no exception. At the Law School, faculty and administrators are weaving AI into the curriculum with care...

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UChicago Law Welcomes JD Class of 2028

Stats about the class, highlights from Orientation, and more

This fall the University of Chicago Law School welcomed 204 JD students to its campus. The impressive group was selected from a record-breaking pool of more than 6,500 applicants. The Class of 2028...

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Introducing the Dean’s Fellow Program

This fall, the launch of a new initiative emphasizes the promise of connection, support, and shared success for every student at UChicago Law.

For generations, the University of Chicago Law School has stood out for its rigorous academics, intellectual vibrancy, and commitment to fostering dialogue on tough legal issues. But as Dean of...

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Café D’Angelo: Building Community, One Cold Brew at a Time

Walk into the D'Angelo Law Library early morning on a Thursday and you’ll find something special brewing in the back conference room on the first floor. Students stream in and out of the tucked-away...

Alumni Spotlights

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Alumni News

Law School Celebrates 2025 Reunion Weekend In Memoriam

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Giving Back: Jessica A. Hough, '97

Jessica A. Hough, ’97, entered the University of Texas at Austin as an accounting major, initially thinking she would focus on tax. She even sat for the CPA exam. But a senior-year internship made her...