University of Chicago Law School
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| Type | Private |
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| Established | 1902 |
Parent institution | University of Chicago |
| Dean | Thomas J. Miles |
Academic staff | 200 |
| Students | 600 |
| Location | , , |
| Campus | Urban |
| Website | law.uchicago.edu |
The University of Chicago Law School is the professional graduate law school of the University of Chicago. Established in 1902, it is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the United States. The Law School is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
History[edit | edit source]
The University of Chicago Law School was founded in 1902 by a coalition of faculty from the University of Chicago and prominent members of the Chicago legal community. The Law School was established with the goal of providing a rigorous legal education that combines theoretical and practical training.
Academics[edit | edit source]
The Law School offers a Juris Doctor (J.D.) program, as well as advanced degrees such as the Master of Laws (LL.M.), Doctor of Juridical Science (J.S.D.), and Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.). The curriculum emphasizes interdisciplinary study, and students are encouraged to take courses in other departments of the University of Chicago.
Clinics and Experiential Learning[edit | edit source]
The Law School is known for its clinical programs, which provide students with hands-on legal experience. Notable clinics include the Mandel Legal Aid Clinic, the Exoneration Project, and the Institute for Justice Clinic on Entrepreneurship.
Journals and Publications[edit | edit source]
Students at the Law School publish several legal journals, including the University of Chicago Law Review, the Chicago Journal of International Law, and the University of Chicago Legal Forum.
Faculty[edit | edit source]
The Law School's faculty includes prominent legal scholars and practitioners. Notable faculty members have included Richard Posner, Cass Sunstein, and Geoffrey R. Stone.
Notable Alumni[edit | edit source]
The Law School has produced many distinguished alumni, including Supreme Court justices, federal judges, and prominent attorneys. Notable alumni include John Paul Stevens, Antonin Scalia, and Elena Kagan.
Campus[edit | edit source]
The Law School is housed in the Laird Bell Law Quadrangle, which includes the D'Angelo Law Library, classrooms, and faculty offices. The campus is designed to foster a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- University of Chicago
- Juris Doctor
- Master of Laws
- Doctor of Juridical Science
- Master of Legal Studies
- Richard Posner
- Cass Sunstein
- Geoffrey R. Stone
- John Paul Stevens
- Antonin Scalia
- Elena Kagan
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