ND Law and Nanovic Institute host inaugural conference for Consortium of Catholic Law Schools in Poland
Photo courtesy of John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Earlier this year, Notre Dame Law School…
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Celebrating a half-century of Notre Dame Law in London
More than 1,500 budding Notre Dame Lawyers have gone to England to deepen their understanding of the roots of American law, to explore international career opportunities, and to forge lasting bonds with classmates.
ND Law grads credit Tax Clinic with preparing them for practice
Law students are not required to have a background in accounting to work at the Tax Clinic, where they represent low-income residents in federal tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service. Many students have an interest in tax law and are seeking other aspects of the clinic experience that will prepare them for their careers.
Judge Nora Barry Fischer, ’76 J.D., offers advice to ND Law’s incoming class
In 1977, Fischer became the first woman associate at Meyer Darragh Buckler Bebenek & Eck, an insurance defense litigation firm in Pittsburgh. In 1980, she became the first woman to be named partner at the firm.
Alums talk to LGBT Forum about diversity in the legal profession
Two NDLS alums, Jim Basile and Karen DeSantis, recounted the history, progress, and current issues for diverse lawyers, including racially and culturally diverse lawyers, women, and lawyers with diverse identities, while speaking Wednesday to students from the LGBT Law Forum at Notre Dame Law School.
Expert on prisoners’ rights talks about mass incarceration
Prison reform is a political problem in the U.S., Alan Mills said. It’s much easier for politicians to continue incarcerating people than it is to address homelessness, mental health, or income inequality.
ND Law alumnus Pier Pigozzi ’10 LL.M., ’20 J.S.D. nominated to serve on Inter-American Commission on Human Rights
The Republic of Ecuador has nominated Notre Dame Law School alumnus Pier Pigozzi ’10 LL.M., ’20 J.S.D. to serve on the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. The commission is affiliated with the Organization of American States and headquartered in Washington, D.C. Its members meet several…
Black Law Students Association honors Ndidi Massay, ’93 J.D., with alumni award
Notre Dame’s BLSA chapter presents the award each year to a graduate who distinguishes herself or himself within the legal community and supports BLSA programs and activities. The honoree also demonstrates a commitment to service through involvement in the community.
Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago honors Patrick A. Salvi, ’78 J.D.
The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Chicago honored Patrick A. Salvi, ’78 J.D., this week with its Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented annually to an individual who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to the Church and the bar.
Adjunct Professor John Gallo to lead Chicago’s largest legal aid organization
Formerly known as the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, LAF helps thousands of people obtain justice and start moving out of poverty every year.
Does a free society need anti-discrimination laws?
Are anti-discrimination laws essential to freedom, or hostile to freedom?
That’s the question two legal experts explored and debated Friday during a luncheon presented by the Potenziani Program in Constitutional Studies and the Federalist Society for Law and Public Policy.
In Memoriam: Thomas F. Broden, emeritus professor of law
University of Notre Dame Law Professor Emeritus Thomas F. Broden Jr. — a pioneer in clinical legal education and a skilled advocate for civil rights and the indigent — died Nov. 20 at his home in South Bend. He was 96.
Conference to mark 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Act
This month marks 50 years since President Lyndon Johnson signed the Fair Housing Act into law, prohibiting discrimination against buyers and renters on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, and familial status.
London Director Michael Addo explains why law students should study abroad
Eight students who spent all or part of the 2016-17 academic year in London helped Addo make his point. Several called their time in London their “best semester of law school” while talking about interning with members of Parliament, soaking up London’s culture, and traveling to The Hague and other European landmarks.
Experience as Buddhist Monk Inspires ND Law Student
Notre Dame Law School prides itself on educating a different kind of lawyer, and 2L Ron Ruangtragool took a different path to law school.
LGBT immigrants escaping persecution may face other abuse
Immigrating to the United States isn’t easy for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people, a Chicago-based attorney told a group at Notre Dame Law School.