I chose Washington University because of its national reputation and dedication to public interest law.

Katie Wutchiett
Class of 2015

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Katie Wutchiett

Law school is not easy, but I have enjoyed being challenged in new and exciting ways that I’ve never before encountered.

Keenen Twymon
Class of 2015

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Keenen Twymon

@WashULaw allows us to use cutting-edge technology to train lawyers across the globe - without sacrificing quality or personal connection to our LL.M. in U.S. Law students.

Tomea Mersmann
Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives

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Tomea Mersmann

Our teaching culture takes the best of traditional socratic method and combines it with high-end practical training and state-of-the-art technology.

Daniel L. Keating
Tyrrell Williams Professor of Law

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Daniel L. Keating

I feel fortunate to be a student at Washington University School of Law with its strong values of integrity, honor, respect, and professionalism.

Tiffany B. Wong
Class of 2014

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Tiffany B. Wong

The administrators and faculty have always made me feel like they care about the success of their students.

Matthias (Ty) Barringer
Class of 2013

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Matthias (Ty) Barringer

Crowder Courtyard

The Crowder Courtyard serves as a central gathering point for the law school adding to the school’s vibrant sense of community.

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Discover St. Louis: Busch Stadium

Home to the St. Louis Cardinals, Busch Stadium is among the city’s professional sports venues.

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Participating in the negotiation, client counseling and oral advocacy competitions allowed me to develop the skill sets required for practicing law.

Deona DeClue
Class of 2013

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Deona DeClue

Brian Tamanaha

William Gardiner Hammond Professor of Law

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Brian Tamanaha

I feel lucky to be part of such an exceptional group of students. I know it's an association I'll be proud of for my entire career.

Cort VanOstran
Class of 2014

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Cort VanOstran

Melissa Waters

Vice Dean and Professor of Law

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Melissa Waters

I love the strategy and intensity litigation work requires.

Nick Pujji '08
DLA Piper, Los Angeles

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Nick Pujji

The support I received from faculty opened up doors for me after law school.

Sonja Schiller '09
Baker & McKenzie LLP, Chicago

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Sonja Schiller

Leila Nadya Sadat

Henry H. Oberschelp Professor of Law
and Director of the Whitney R. Harris World Law Institute

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Leila Nadya Sadat

Rebecca Dresser

Daniel Noyes Kirby Professor
and Professor of Ethics in Medicine

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Rebecca Dresser

Discover St. Louis: Courthouse Dome

The Old Courthouse is the site of historic legal decisions, including the Dred Scott case.

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Discover St. Louis: Missouri Botanical Garden

Dale Chihuly's sculptures grace the entrance to the Climatron at the Garden.

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Marion Crain

Vice Provost, Wiley B. Rutledge Professor of Law and
Director of the Center for the Interdisciplinary
Study of Work and Social Capital

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Marion Crain

Peter Joy

Henry Hitchcock Professor of Law

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Peter Joy

Rebecca Hollander-Blumoff

Professor of Law

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Rebecca Hollander-Blumoff

Andrew D. Martin

Vice Dean, Charles Nagel Chair of Constitutional Law and Political Science, and Director of the Center for Empirical Research in the Law

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Andrew D. Martin

Hillary A. Sale

Walter D. Coles Professor of Law and
Professor of Management

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Hillary A. Sale

International graduate legal education has been my passion for many years, and I have found a place here that shares that passion for globalization.

Peter Cramer
Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs

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Peter Cramer

Anheuser-Busch Hall

Anheuser-Busch Hall, home of the law school, combines traditional Gothic architecture with the latest technology for legal education.

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My passion and background of the arts, plus the support of a law degree, were the driving forces to my success.

Christopher Clinton Conway '96
Executive Director, The Joffrey Ballet

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Christopher Clinton Conway

I enjoy the ability to develop relationships with clients as individuals.

Sasha Polonsky '06
Cooley LLP, New York

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Sasha Polonsky

Calendar of Events

May  
20
 

Summer Externships Begin

The Law School's summer externships begin May 20. The Summer Institute for International Law & Policy in Utrecht begins June 3.

 
June  
20
 

Admitted Students Housing Day

The Law School welcomes Admitted Students for Housing Day.

 
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News & Headlines

Prof. Sadat’s Recent Scholarship Considers Whether Drones Violate International Humanitarian Law more ...

 

Government Ethics Expert Clark Comments on IRS Investigation and Critical Role of Inspectors General more ...

 

Voice of the Class Greenberg to Stress 'Materiality' in Address to Classmates more ...

 

Prof. Collins Offers Expert Commentary on U.S. Supreme Court Decision in Monsanto Patent Case more ...

 

Federalist Society Lecture Focuses on the 'Rise of the Warrior Cop' more ...

 

Law School Joins Leading Together - The Campaign for Washington University more ...

 

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WU Law Spotlights

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Faculty Scholarship: Scott Baker and Pauline Kim

Scott Baker and Pauline Kim’s article, “A Dynamic Model of Doctrinal Choice,” appears in the Journal of Legal Analysismore...  

Faculty Member  

Law School Goes Online with LL.M. in U.S. Law

The Law School is now offering its Master of Laws in U.S. Law for Foreign Lawyers (LL.M.) in an innovative online format. Called @WashULaw, the new program is accepting applicants for its spring cohort. more...  

 
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Center for Empirical Research in the Law Faculty Launch Online Database of 2,300 EEOC Cases

The EEOC Litigation Project, which spans the period between 1997 and 2006, makes readily available detailed information about the EEOC’s enforcement litigation to legal scholars, social scientists, and policy-makers. more...  

 
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