• Future Legal Scholars Take Center Stage at WashU Law’s JSD Symposium

    Recently WashU Law hosted the third annual JSD Symposium, an event that brings together JSD students from top-ranked law programs across the country to share their research, engage in critical discussions, and build connections across institutions. The day began with welcome remarks from Associate Dean Michael Koby and Assistant Director Rachael Johnson, followed by a…

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    Applications Open for the 2026 Model Constitutional Convention

    WashU Law is now accepting applications for the 2026 Model Constitutional Convention (MCC), taking place May 21–24, 2026. This unique three day event brings together undergraduate, law, and master’s students from across the country to explore constitutional law, history, and reform through hands-on experience. The MCC offers participants a learning opportunity focused on the constitutional…

  • All Eligible Immigration Law Clinic Clients Now Have Five Year Work Permits

    A long-time Immigration Law Clinic client’s application to renew employment authorization was approved and he was issued a five-year work permit. Now, all ILC clients with pending applications for asylum or a green card have five year work permits. Work permits allow clients to work lawfully, contribute to their local community, and obtain or renew…

  • Low Income Taxpayer Clinic Navigated Challenges During Government Shutdown

    During the lengthy government shutdown, low income taxpayer clinics (“LITCs”) nationwide faced significant challenges in serving vulnerable clients. WashU Law’s LITC, directed by Professor Sarah Narkiewicz, encountered difficulties assisting taxpayers with resolving issues related to tax return processing, refund delays, unanswered correspondence, and stalled audit reconsiderations. LITC faculty and students found themselves operating with limited…

  • WashU Law First Amendment Clinic’s Free Speech Claims to Proceed Against Former School Board President

    The First Amendment Clinic, directed by Professor Lisa Hoppenjans, defeated a former school board president’s motion to dismiss claims based on the president’s enforcement of rules that unconstitutionally restrict the speech of individuals who participate in public comment at board meetings. The clinic is representing Chester Asher, an activist for improving the quality of education…

  • WashU Law Alum Renée Gentry, JD ’95, Featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes for Her Work with the National Vaccine Court

    Renée Gentry, JD ’95, was recently featured on CBS’ 60 Minutes for her leadership in the little-known but vital National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, more commonly called the “vaccine court.” One of the nation’s leading vaccine injury litigators, Gentry serves as director of the Vaccine Injury Litigation Clinic at the George Washington University Law School….

  • Critical Sex Workshop Brings Scholars Together to Explore Sexuality and the Law

    Last week WashU Law Professors Brenda Dvoskin and Adrienne Davis hosted the Critical Sex Workshop, co-sponsored by the Law, Identity & Culture initiative, and co-directed by Professors Rebecca Wanzo and Adrienne Davis. The workshop brought together twenty leading and emerging scholars to discuss issues of sexuality and the law from a critical theory perspective. Participants…