Dean David Van Zandt welcomed new and returning students to the Law School during Orientation Week, Aug. 19-26. Find out more about the incoming class and upcoming events for this year, including the public lecture series, student-organized events, and Reunion, in the dean's welcome letter . Associate Dean Don Rebstock also talks about the wealth of experience among our new students. Read about their extraordinary achievements in Dean Rebstock's orientation address.
We have all watched with horror and concern the devastation that Hurricane Katrina has wrought on the Gulf Coast areas. Our thoughts and helping hands are extended to the victims of this tragedy. Dean David Van Zandt's letter on the response from the Northwestern Law community can be read here.
As part of the Law School's dedication to building a first-rate faculty, we continue to hire leading scholars and practitioners with a strong commitment to teaching. New faculty members joining us this year include a joint professor from the Kellogg School of Management, a nationally-renowned juvenile defender, and a former ambassador to the International Criminal Court among others. More...
Kenneth R. Feinberg, Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund, will discuss his role governing the controversial fund in a keynote speech at this year's Pope & John Lecture on Professionalism. More...
The Law Alumni Association has been hard at work preparing for Reunion 2005, Oct. 27-29. Visit the Reunion Web site to register for your class reunion and find out more about exciting events planned for the weekend.
Northwestern Law's admissions interviewing program sets us apart from most other top law schools and is a cornerstone of our admissions strategy. Last year, we interviewed 3,400 of nearly 5,000 applicants, nearly half of which were completed by Alumni Interviewer volunteers. Stay connected to Northwestern Law and take part in bettering the Law School by helping us recruit the most qualified applicants. Sign up to be an Alumni Interviewer by: 1) Registering online or 2) Contacting Stephanie Wurtzel Brooker by e-mail or call (312) 503-8963.
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