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.
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2026 Model Constitutional Convention
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.
A.I. Isn’t the Only Thing Pushing Up Electricity Bills. (But It’s Mostly A.I.)
Calvin Butler, JD ’94, the chief executive of Exelon, one of the nation’s largest utility companies, is trying to keep the lights on.
WashU students challenge Missouri air pollution findings
Two students from WashU Law’s Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic (IEC) recently took aim at the state’s arguments about who bears responsibility for harmful air pollution in the St. Louis region.
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)
