Marquette University Law School

Marquette University Law School is a private Jesuit law school located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is part of Marquette University. The law school was founded in 1908 and is named after Saint John Francis Regis, a Jesuit Catholic priest. The law school has a long history of producing successful lawyers, including U.S. Senators like Herb Kohl and Russ Feingold, as well as FBI directors like Louis Freeh. The law school is also known for its strong connections to the Milwaukee County Circuit Court, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

● History

The law school was established in 1908, with the first class graduating in 1911. The school was initially located in Johnston Hall, but later moved to its current location in Eckstein Hall in 2010. The law school has a long history of accreditation from the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. The law school has also been recognized for its commitment to public service and pro bono work, with many students participating in programs like the National Pro Bono Opportunities Guide and the American Bar Association's Pro Bono Publico Award. Notable figures such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, and Thurgood Marshall have visited the law school, and it has hosted events like the National Conference of Bar Examiners and the American Law Institute.

● Academics

The law school offers a range of academic programs, including the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, as well as several combined degree programs, such as the J.D./Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and the J.D./Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Affairs. The law school is also home to several research centers, including the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education and the Center for Transnational Legal Studies. Students can participate in a variety of clinical programs, such as the Milwaukee Justice Center and the Wisconsin Innocence Project, which provide hands-on experience in areas like family law, immigration law, and criminal law. The law school has a strong faculty, with professors like Randy Barnett and Nancy Rapoport who have taught at institutions like Harvard Law School and Yale Law School.

● Campus

The law school is located in Eckstein Hall, a state-of-the-art building that features a range of modern amenities, including a law library with a collection of over 700,000 volumes, as well as several courtrooms and classrooms. The building is also home to the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education and the Center for Transnational Legal Studies. The law school is situated in the heart of Milwaukee, within walking distance of the Milwaukee County Courthouse and the Wisconsin State Capitol. Students can also take advantage of the law school's proximity to other institutions, such as the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee and the Medical College of Wisconsin.

● Notable_alumni

The law school has a long list of notable alumni, including Herb Kohl, Russ Feingold, and Louis Freeh, as well as federal judges like Terence Evans and Rudolph T. Randa. Other notable alumni include Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, and United States Attorney Steven M. Biskupic. The law school's alumni have gone on to work at top law firms like Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Jones Day, as well as institutions like the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Department of Justice. Alumni have also been recognized for their achievements, including Robert F. Kennedy's Robert F. Kennedy Book Award and the American Bar Association's Pro Bono Publico Award.

● Rankings

The law school is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the country by publications like U.S. News & World Report and PreLaw Magazine. The law school has also been recognized for its strong programs in areas like dispute resolution and intellectual property law. The law school's clinical programs have been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and its part-time program has been recognized as one of the best in the country by PreLaw Magazine. The law school has also been ranked highly by other organizations, such as the National Jurist and the American Bar Association.

● Research_and_publications

The law school is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education and the Center for Transnational Legal Studies. The law school also publishes several law reviews, including the Marquette Law Review and the Marquette Intellectual Property Law Review. Faculty members have published articles in top law journals like the Harvard Law Review and the Yale Law Journal, and have written books on topics like constitutional law and international law. The law school has also hosted several conferences and events, including the National Conference of Bar Examiners and the American Law Institute's Annual Meeting. Researchers like Cass Sunstein and Richard Posner have presented at the law school, and it has partnerships with institutions like the Brookings Institution and the Cato Institute.