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The official BlueSky account of the University of Chicago Law School.
Janelle Barnett, ’28, is spending her summer at @uchicagomedicine.bsky.social as a Carl A. Erikson Healthcare Administration Fellow, gaining insight into regulatory compliance in U.S. healthcare. Read about her summer and what she’s looking forward to this fall: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/summer-...
Austin Smith, ’27, is spending his summer as a Peggy Browning Fellow with the United Steelworkers in Pittsburgh. The prestigious fellowship provides opportunities focused on advancing workers’ rights and workplace justice: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/summer-...
Jonas Ewart, ’28, spent his summer honing his legal research and writing skills working in the Office of the Idaho Solicitor General in Boise, Idaho. Read more about his summer and his advice for other law students looking to gain experience: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/summer-...
Julia Groman, '28, had three different career experiences this summer—one in Washington, D.C., and two in New York City. Read about Julia's summer and what she's looking forward to in the fall at #UChicagoLaw: buff.ly/BylAeM6
This week, we stopped by to cheer on our newest #UChicagoLaw alums as they took the Illinois bar exam. Our Admissions, Dean of Students, and Registrar teams were there with lunch, snacks, encouragement—and yes, even a little candy and Advil—to help them power through the day.
This spring, Valerie Jarrett (@obamafoundation.bsky.social) joined students in #UChicagoLaw's Federal Criminal Justice Clinic to talk criminal justice reform, coalition-building, leadership, and careers in public service: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/valerie...
Today, the University of Chicago Law School unveiled its strategy for legal education in the age of artificial intelligence. Learn more about #UChicagoLaw's vision at: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/uchicag...
Soon, America turns 250—and questions about its constitutional foundations and democratic future are as urgent as ever. We asked #UChicagoLaw faculty to share their perspectives on this milestone anniversary: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/faculty...
From each #UChicagoLaw journal, we asked one student to reflect on their work and share more. Read their stories: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/inside-...
More than 100 students each year gain hands-on experience through #UChicagoLaw’s four student-run journals: Law Review, Legal Forum, Chicago Journal of International Law, and Business Law Review—building skills, connections, and confidence for legal careers.
Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social was recently highlighted by the National Law Review as one of the law deans driving AI innovation in legal education. buff.ly/TqI4sCu
Professor Samuel Bray's scholarship was cited by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a dissenting opinion issued today, marking the third time this Term that Bray’s scholarship has appeared in a US Supreme Court opinion. buff.ly/aWyWby0
🎤 A memorable message for the Class of 2026 from Prof. @thelior.bsky.social.
Abhay Aneja, a prof. at @ucberkeleylaw.bsky.social whose scholarship examines how legal & political institutions shape economic development & social inequality, has been awarded the 2026 Donald M. Ephraim Prize in Law and Economics by #UChicagoLaw. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/abhay-a...
The Supreme Court Fellows Commission selects four highly talented individuals to work each year for one of four federal judiciary agencies. Conner Robinson, ’23, has been appointed a US Supreme Court Fellow for the 2026-27 Term. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/conner-...
Prof. Martha Nussbaum recently joined scholars from around the world at the @hcas.bsky.social for a workshop examining tragedy, ethics, and human nature. Prof. Nussbaum delivered the keynote speech for the workshop and presented part of her new book in progress.
In a concurring opinion in Sripetch v. SEC, Justice Clarence Thomas cited six scholarly works by #UChicagoLaw Prof. Samuel Bray, drawing on his research on equity, restitution, and remedies. Read more about the case and Bray's scholarship: buff.ly/uTxwMtk
Three members of the Class of 2026 take time to reflect on their most memorable moments from the past three years and share advice to the new #UChicagoLaw students who will soon take their place. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/class-2...
David M Rubenstein, ’73, has made a $15M gift to extend support for #UChicagoLaw's Rubenstein Scholars Program—one of the most distinguished scholarship initiatives in legal education. Since 2010, the program has supported over 220 students. Read more: buff.ly/DpL6at8
In her new scholarship, @fpeterson.bsky.social, Prof. of Law, argues there is often a major gap between the law “on the books” and the law people actually experience in practice. 📄 Read the full paper: buff.ly/mZPk1OT
In his new scholarship, Prof. @williambaude.bsky.social examines constitutional questions surrounding the scope and limits of executive power, and how recent executive actions may test longstanding principles of constitutional structure and enforcement. 📄: buff.ly/W7LnYJV
The Class of 2026 completed 14,660 hours of pro bono service, helping expand access to justice and support communities in need. Congrats to award recipients Kassidy Mahoney, '26, Jessica Zellmer, '26 & Abigail Diebold, '27, for their pro bono leadership. buff.ly/g3XBUCF
Congratulations to Dylan Salzman, ’23, who was featured by Above the Law and Law.com after a federal judge praised Susman Godfrey for giving the young associate the chance to argue an important matter in court. buff.ly/OkLh5TO
From a collection of essays with rare insights into the state of New Zealand’s democracy to a memoir, written in German, that offers a renewed sense of hope — here is a roundup of books recently published by our #UChicagoLaw alumni: buff.ly/ludmyYw
3L Luke Chaikovsky discusses leading teams in the Kirkland & Ellis Corporate Lab Clinic at UChicagoLaw—working with major corporations and nonprofits while building real-world legal skills through experiential learning. Read more:
From Hollywood dealmaking to driving social impact, Laura Fox, '87,'s career reflects a throughline of influence, adaptability, and purpose—one that continues to evolve across generations. Read her full story: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/laura-f...
Calling all California alums—we're hosting two Meet the Dean events in May. @adamchilton.bsky.social and @williamhjhubbard.bsky.social will talk AI and the future of legal education. 5/27 in San Fran: www.law.uchicago.edu/form/decanal... 5/28 in Palo Alto: www.law.uchicago.edu/form/decanal...
“Meritocracy is a good theory with flawed execution." In his new book, Doing Meritocracy Right, Thomas Cole, ’75, argues that meritocracy isn’t broken—it’s just poorly executed. Read more from our Asked & Answered feature: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/asked-a...
The Law School unveiled a portrait honoring Geoffrey R. Stone, '71, recognizing more than five decades of impact on constitutional law, academic leadership, and the principles of free expression that continue to shape universities nationwide. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/law-sch...
Adam Liptak, NYT correspondent and inaugural journalist-in-residence at the Constitutional Law Institute, examined rapid-fire decisions, real-time reporting, and the tension between transparency and confidentiality at the 2026 Constitutional Law Conference. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/adam-li...