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

  • PSAB – Donate-A-Day

    January 21 | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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    January 21 | 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

  • PSAB – Judicial Internship Panel

    January 22 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

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News
  • WashU Law Partners with Lawyers for Children to Deliver AI Education and Training 

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  • Professor Andrea Katz Debates Presidential Removal Power at Federalist Society Faculty Conference

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  • Three WashU Law Students Reach Finals of AI Innovation and Law Writing Contest

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  • Dean Stefanie Lindquist and Professor Ryan Durrie Recognized for Advancing Legal Technology and Innovation

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In the Media
  • Supreme Court to hear arguments on Trump firing of Fed member
    Andrea Katz, Quote
    Roll Call | January 20, 2026
  • Forging a Convention for Crimes Against Humanity
    Leila Sadat, Article
    European Journal of International Law | January 15, 2026
  • Trump releases health care plan amid pressure over affordability
    Rachel Sachs, Quote
    Stat News | January 15, 2026
  • Judge to Weigh Next Steps in Student Activist Deportations Case
    The New York Times | January 15, 2026
  • New documents shed light on Renee Good’s ties to ICE monitoring efforts in Minneapolis
    CNN | January 13, 2026
  • Jonathan Kanter on Powell criminal probe: The bar for convicting somebody for a crime is very high
    Jonathan Kanter, Interview
    CNBC | January 12, 2026
  •  Why international law forbids forcible seizure of territory
    MJ Durkee, Interview
    The Source | January 8, 2026

Life at WashU Law

What does a day at WashU Law look like?

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)

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