On May 15, WashU Law celebrated the Class of 2026, bringing together graduates, families, friends, faculty, and staff to honor the accomplishments of our students. The day was marked by reflection and celebration as the WashU Law community gathered to recognize the achievements of the graduating class. Student speakers Kavita Oza and Alessia Dal Lago…
WashU Law hosted the second Model Constitutional Convention this past weekend, bringing together students from across the United States to take part in a transformative learning experience focused on the constitutional amendment process, civic engagement and dialogue, and democratic principles and procedures. Modeled after the convention process described in Article V of the U.S. Constitution,…
Four faculty members from WashU Law participated in the 2026 annual meeting of the American Law and Economics Association (ALEA), held May 15–16 at University of Chicago Law School. The conference brought together leading scholars, practitioners, and judges to present new research examining the intersection of law, public policy, economics, and regulation. Professors Jonathan Choi,…
Seven WashU Law students have been selected as 2026 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellows, joining a national cohort of law students committed to advancing justice through public service. The honorees—Lauren Kreisel, Sophia Miretskiy, Matthew Snyder, Claire Spears, Sumaiya Zaman, Olivia Barrett, and Laura Vidale—will spend their summers working in unpaid public interest legal internships. Established in…
The American Constitution Society has named the WashU Law ACS Student Chapter its 2026 Student Chapter of the Year, recognizing the organization’s leadership, programming, and service throughout the academic year. The honor is awarded annually to the chapter that best advances ACS’s mission and goals. In addition to the national recognition, WashU Law’s chapter also…
The Washington University Journal of Law & Policy has released Volume 81, Artificial Intelligence in Research and Policy-Making, curated by Dean Stefanie Lindquist. The volume examines how artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education, research, policymaking, and the practice of law. Founded in 1968, the Journal of Law & Policy publishes scholarship focused on the relationship…
WashU Law’s Jessup Moot Court team had a standout year on the international advocacy stage, earning top finishes at both the inaugural King & Spalding National Championship in Atlanta and the White & Case World Cup in Washington, D.C. Competing against 92 teams at the King & Spalding National Championship in March, WashU Law went…
WashU Law is proud to recognize five alumni with 2026 Distinguished Alumni Awards. These annual awards honor alumni who have obtained distinction in their careers while exemplifying characteristics of leadership, commitment, courage, and confidence. The alumni were formally recognized at a ceremony held at Anheuser-Busch Hall on April 17. Learn more about this year’s honorees…
One WashU Law faculty member and one staff member joined the AI Curriculum Corps, a university-wide initiative supporting the integration of artificial intelligence into teaching and learning. Allison Roberts, Assistant Director of Distance Education, and Jonathan Smith, Professor of Practice and Director of the Entrepreneurship Clinic, are among 82 proposals chosen from across all nine…
Professor John Inazu, Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion, received the 2026 Senior Scholar Award from Rice University’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance. The award recognizes scholars whose work has made lasting contributions to public understanding of religion and religious pluralism. During the event, Inazu delivered a…
WashU Law’s National Moot Court Team delivered a standout performance at the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition finals, earning a place among the top four teams in the largest and most competitive moot court competition country. 3Ls Zachary Irovando, Sealy Sikes, and Sarah Tyler advanced to the national semifinals placing fourth among more than 170 teams…
At WashU Law, Muad Al Juhany has spent years examining how legal systems work, not just in theory, but inside the institutions that shape them, and with his J.S.D. complete, he is continuing that work at the intersection of law, policy, and governance. His proudest milestone came with the completion and defense of his J.S.D….