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5 questions with School of Law’s Carter Callender, Class of 2026
As graduation approaches at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students look back on the experiences that shaped their time on campus—and ahead to the paths they’re about to begin. From discovering their academic interests to gaining hands-on experience through clinics, competitions and…
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From rainout shelters to the courtroom: Inside CWRU students' and researchers' environmental work
Each year, Earth Day (April 22) highlights the importance of protecting natural resources, combating climate change and promoting sustainability—from recycling and reducing waste to supporting eco-friendly businesses. At Case Western Reserve University, that commitment extends far beyond a single…
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Sugarman Scholar reaps the rewards of mentorship opportunity
The experience is a two-way street for 1L Matt Fantauzzo and his alumni mentor, Luke Dauchot
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Case Western Reserve University named to Forbes’ ‘New Ivies’ list
Evaluation based on preparing and graduating students that employers seek in an evolving AI-driven workforce
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Law school launches inaugural Academic Exchange Experience
2L Aabid Shivji spearheads a new way to share scholarly projects
Left to Right: Attorney Andre Monette (LAW ’06), Ukraine Supreme Court Judge Ganna Vronska (Visiting Student at CWRU in 1994), and CWRU Professor Michael Scharf in Rzeszów, Poland.
School of Law Plays Key Role in Prosecution of Russian Environmental War Crimes in Ukraine
From Jan. 19-23, 2025, Case Western Reserve School of Law professor Michael Scharf led a team of experts to assist 35 Ukrainian prosecutors and four judges in preparing for upcoming cases charging Russian officials with the commission of environmental war crimes and the crime of ecocide. Russia has…
Participants of the inaugural “Washington, D.C. Trek: Exploring the Political Ecosystem and Career Paths” course pose for a group photo in front of the United States Capitol building.
Take a look inside the experiences you can’t get in a classroom
This spring, experiential learning at Case Western Reserve University extended beyond the city limits of Cleveland as numerous students had the opportunity to bring their academic and professional interests to life in real time while traveling domestically and overseas. Earlier this month, nine…
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Preparing students for the future of law with AI
At Case Western Reserve University School of Law, students are using AI-powered “vibe coding” to prototype legal solutions and rethink what it means to practice law in a digital age.
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Tune into CWRU’s upcoming Talking Foreign Policy radio show
In January, the Trump Administration held a ceremony to launch the Board of Peace, a new international organization designed to implement peace in Gaza and other conflict areas. Described as President Trump’s alternative to the United Nations, some argue its controversy.On Tuesday (March 24), Case…
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International Criminal Court Moot Court team wins North American Competition
For the first time in program history, Case Western Reserve University School of Law's International Criminal Court Moot Court team won the North American Competition held at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. Teresa Lebowitz, serving as the Defense Counsel oralist, defeated other…