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    WashU Law Alumnus Cited in U.S. Supreme Court Election Law Decision

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    Model Constitutional Convention Brings Students Together to Reimagine the U.S. Constitution

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    WashU Law’s Oliver Roberts Addresses Pennsylvania Conference of State Trial Judges on Artificial Intelligence in the Courts

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    These Two Law Schools Are Offering Private Loans After New Grad Loan Rules Take Effect
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    Forbes | July 30, 2026
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    Bryan Kohberger faces an ‘uphill battle’ to take back his guilty plea
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    USA Today | July 29, 2026
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    New federal loan caps could limit access to medical, law degrees, St. Louis colleges respond
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    KMOV | July 28, 2026
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    The Real Story Behind Today’s Drug Price Headlines
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    Business Group on Health | July 27, 2026
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    Justice Kennedy reflects on his time deciding the Constitution’s promise of liberty and equality
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    Los Angeles Times | July 26, 2026
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    Two research papers co-authored by Michigan Law School professors have won awards from the University for their effective use of artificial intelligence technology
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    Legal News | July 23, 2026
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    New York Bill Could Create the Nation’s First System for Tracking AI-Related Job Layoffs
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    The National Law Review | July 22, 2026

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The pursuit of justice demands courage.

Dean Stefanie Lindquist leads WashU Law with a vision of excellence and purposeful advocacy. Here, we nurture legal minds committed to making real-world impact.

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Stefanie Lindquist

Nickerson Dean; Professor of Law; Professor of Political Science (by Courtesy)

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