Where creative legal minds are set in motion.
At WashU Law, the pursuit of justice meets the power of intellectual curiosity.
We approach legal education as an evolving discipline, driven by purpose and guided by bold questioning.
Upcoming Events
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SALDF – Guest Speaker Joseph DeVault
November 11 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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Phi Alpha Delta – Surviving 1L Finals and Keeping Your Sanity
November 11 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
See what’s happening at WashU Law.
What if you could rewrite the Constitution?
The application to participate in the second Model Constitutional Convention in St. Louis is now open! Apply to join us in May 2026.
Law Schools Without AI Training Fail Next Generation of Lawyers
Over the last few years, the legal profession has shifted from skepticism about artificial intelligence to large-scale adoption. Yet the single most influential legal technology of our lifetime remains absent from many law school curricula. This isn’t just a missed opportunity. It’s a failure to educate.
WashU Law Alum Justice P. Scott Neville Jr., Named Chief Justice of Illinois Supreme Court
Justice P. Scott Neville Jr., JD ’73, has been named the next chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court. A native of Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood, he will serve as chief justice for the next three years of his current 10-year term.
Stories shaping our school.
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.
Stefanie Lindquist
Nickerson Dean; Professor of Law; Professor of Political Science (by Courtesy)
