Civil procedure provides the backbone for how legal cases move forward, from when a case is first filed to the ultimate conclusion. It’s also a keystone of the research undertaken at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where faculty collectively constitute a renowned, generationally and intellectually diverse set of viewpoints. The roll call of civil procedure…
With one of the oldest legal writing programs in the country, dating back to the mid-20th century, Northwestern Pritzker Law has a long tradition of excellence in the field. The year-long Communication and Legal Reasoning course that teaches legal reasoning, research, writing, and oral argument to 1Ls is continually evolving to adapt to new developments…
At Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, a cohort of new faculty members exemplify a profound commitment to advancing legal scholarship while fostering a transformative educational environment. Their work largely reflects an intersection of rigorous research and a passion for pedagogy, both of which prepare students to navigate the complexities of the current legal landscape. This…
On November 5, 2025, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law hosted an installation ceremony in Lincoln Hall celebrating five faculty members’ scholarly accomplishments and their recent appointments to endowed professorships: Zachary D. Clopton as the Daniel Hale Williams Professor of Law, Myriam Gilles as Catherine Waugh McCulloch Professor of Law, Paul A. Gowder as Frederic P.…
In the realm of legal scholarship, few names resonate as profoundly as that of Ronald J. Allen, John Henry Wigmore Professor of Law at Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. An internationally recognized expert in evidence, criminal procedure, and constitutional law, Allen’s work has transcended borders, shaping the field of evidence law across continents. His…
Alvin Kruse (BA ’65, JD ’68) left Oklahoma and set out for Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, sight unseen. He enrolled as an undergraduate because of the scholarship that would afford him a college education. Alvin continued his studies at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, where his son, Jordon, would also earn his JD in…
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law has been ranked number one for Big Law graduates by two major publications: Law.com and US News. For the second year in a row, Northwestern Pritzker School of Law earned the top spot in Law.com’s 2025 Go-To Law Schools: Big Law report, with 195 of its graduates, or 71.9%, now…
Thanks to artificial intelligence and the work of a team led by Emily Kadens, Edna B. and Ednyfed H. Williams Memorial Professor of Law and Associate Dean of Research & Strategic Initiatives, ...
Long considered a prestigious opportunity for recent law school graduates, judicial clerkships provide invaluable insights into what judges do day-to-day, and how they think, write and otherwise ...
The beginning of the academic year is always a time of great anticipation, for both students and faculty. That’s especially true for Distinguished Senior Lecturer Jeffrey Carter-Johnson as he ...
