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June 2009

TallmanInaugural Class of Accelerated JD Students
Begin Studies

The inaugural class of Accelerated JD (AJD) students began their studies on May 18. These 27 students, part of an innovative two-year JD program, have strong academic qualifications and impressive professional backgrounds and experiences. The AJD program, announced last June to great media attention, is a central outcome of Plan 2008, an extensive analysis and proposed initiatives developed to maximize the success of Northwestern Law graduates in the changing world of the legal profession and the clients it serves. More...

50th Reunion Weekend
Alumni from the class of ’59 celebrate their Golden Reunion on Saturday, June 13. The evening includes a cocktail reception, live music, elegant dinner, class photo, gifts, and much more. Visit the Golden Reunion web site for additional information about the event. More…

Northwestern Law Welcomes International LLM/Kellogg Students
On June 14, Northwestern Law officially welcomes a group of accomplished international attorneys as part of the Graduate Program in Law and Business (LLM/Kellogg) class of 2010. These attorneys will bring their professional and cultural perspectives from 10 countries, including Italy, India, Mexico, and China.

Join Northwestern Law LinkedIn Group
Northwestern Law has an alumni group on LinkedIn, a business-oriented social networking site used for professional networking. Already more than 600 members strong, the LinkedIn Northwestern Law Alumni Group further leverages your valuable legal education by connecting you with fellow alums and helping you remain connected to the Law School community.

In the News

Alumni in the News

MORE THAN ONE WAY TO DIVERSIFY THE SUPREME COURT
John Paul Stevens JD '47 and Lee Epstein in The Washington Post, May 26, 2009

HE PLANS TO FIGHT FOR HIS FELLOW LAWYERS
Michael Monico JD '72 in The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 21, 2009

DAUGAARD'S BIG MOVE
Dennis Daugaard JD '78 in Argus Leader (Sioux Falls), May 20, 2009

27 STUDENTS PLUNGE INTO NEW TWO-YEAR PROGRAM
David Van Zandt, Armand Musey JD '11, Elana Nightingale Dawson JD '11 in The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 19, 2009

A DIVERSE GROUP OF POSSIBLE PICKS
Ruben Castillo JD '79 in The Boston Globe, May 02, 2009

Faculty in the News

PROSECUTE PIRATES WORLDWIDE
Eugene Kontorovich in The National Law Journal, May 11, 2009

GORMAN VS. GOLIATH
Joseph Margulies in The Chicago Tribune, May 10, 2009

BEAMAN CASE SEALED MURDER CONVICTION EXPUNGED
Karen Daniel in The Pantagraph, May 05, 2009

CONVICTED FOR MURDER AT 13; FREED AT 30
Steven Drizin, Joshua Tepfer, Alison Flaum and the Center on Wrongful Convictions in The Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, May 04, 2009

WHEN WOMEN RULE, IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Lee Epstein in The Washington Post, May 03, 2009

Upcoming Events

Law School Events

Searle Center: Second Annual Research Symposium on Economics and Law of the Entrepreneur
Date: June 11-12
Time: Noon
More info: web | email

Alumni Events

Class of 1959 50th Reunion
Date: June 13
Time: 5:30 - 9 p.m.
Location: Rubloff 239
More info: web | email | 312.503.1768

Professional Education Programs

Advocacy and Ethics Film Series: Philadelphia
Date: June 16
Time: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location: Law School
More info: web