Happening now, Northwestern Pritzker Law's 2024 Convocation.

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“Follow the example you set for yourselves here. Don’t let lawyering get in the way of living. Write your story of fierce independence and connection to those around you. Own your career and live life.”

Jason DeSanto speaking at the 2024 Last Lecture

Congratulations to Georgia N. Alexakis (JD ’06) who has been confirmed by the US Senate to serve as a United States District Court Judge. spr.ly/6010jThVi

My book with Kyle Rozema was just published! Our goal was to explain empirical methods and causal inference without jargon or equations. We geared it to law students and lawyers, but it should be a great intro for anyone hoping to learn. Check it out: amazon.com/Trial-Numbers-…

We’re just a week away from Convocation! As we count down the days to this year’s ceremony, here’s a look back at celebrations of years past.

Pictured: Convocation from 1983, 1987, 1988 and 1998. Photos courtesy of the Northwestern Pritzker Law Library.

“Congratulations to our talented students and alumni and to the wonderful faculty, staff, and alumni who advise and support them.”
— Dean Hari Osofsky

The judicial clerkship program had its best year yet, with 83 graduates clerking in 25 states and D.C. spr.ly/6014jJ6Xm

'We are very grateful for Professor Lawsky’s brilliant scholarly contributions and leadership.”

—Dean Hari Osofsky

Prof. Sarah Lawsky has been named an Inria International Chair, in support of Catala—a more transparent approach to coding tax law. spr.ly/6015jGcsz

'One of the things I am proudest of is my teaching.'

One of the most cited legal scholars of all time, Prof. Martin H. Redish’s new book “Due Process as American Democracy” explores how free speech and due process intersect with democratic theory. spr.ly/6013boaSS

Prof. Sarah Lawsky is one of the collaborators of Catala, an open source approach to coding tax law. Learn more about what makes Catala “awesome” in this Q&A with Lawsky and co-collaborator French computer scientist Denis Merigoux. spr.ly/6016bsd00

.Northwestern MSL recently hosted a cohort of Chicago Public School students for an immersive day exploring the intersection of STEM with law and business. The day included discussions, panels and workshops with MSL students, alumni and staff. spr.ly/6012brwwI

Kara Ingelhart has been named the inaugural director of the Bluhm Legal Clinic’s new LGBTQI+ Rights Clinic. An accomplished attorney, Ingelhart’s leadership will be crucial in advancing litigation and advocacy in support of LGBTQI+ rights. spr.ly/6013b3bqP

Linda and Jeffrey Hammes (JD ’85) have committed $1 million to establish the Hammes Family Scholarship, which will provide scholarship support for first generation college students who demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement. spr.ly/6017bypA1

The Seattle Tech-Law Experience, an extension of the Law School’s West Coast Initiative (WCI), celebrated its inaugural cohort this week. The reception, hosted by Sharon Deal (JD '94) and Michael Deal (JD ’94), brought together WCI students and alumni.