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Law Day 2025: The Constitution's Promise
The Honorable Richard A. Jones

Law Day 2025: The Constitution's Promise

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Join Dean Lawson on May 1 for Law Day as the Honorable Richard A. Jones readministers the professional oath to lawyers, emphasizing our duty to uphold the Constitution.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Law Faculty Statement

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Law Faculty Statement

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In recognition of our shared commitment to the fundamental values that guide our profession, we stand with our colleagues across the country to express our concern about current threats to the rule of law posed by various governmental actors and actions.

Diversity in Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Law’s classes — 125 years ago
Detail view of students from Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Law's first class showing a number of student photos.

Diversity in Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Law’s classes — 125 years ago

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The Âé¶¹ÉçÇø School of Law’s first class included a student of African-American heritage, a Japanese student and three women. (Source: Hugh Spitzer for Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Magazine)

A Retrospective on the NALC
Ralph Johnson, Bill Rodgers and Bob Anderson

A Retrospective on the NALC

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The Âé¶¹ÉçÇø was an early leader in education and expertise in Native American law, and the Native American Law Center continues that work.

Lawsuits and Meet-Cutes
Photos of Walter Beals and Othilia Gertrude Carroll.

Lawsuits and Meet-Cutes

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Two 1901 graduates from Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Law’s first class met in law school and became life partners as they pursued admirable legal careers.