Presidential Power
Dean Tamara F. Lawson
Presidential Power

Dean Tamara F. Lawson and the UW School of Law hosted “Presidential Power,” part of the Provost's "Democracy in Focus" lecture series leading up the 2024 Presidential Election.

What Does it Mean to be Indicted by a Grand Jury?
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What Does it Mean to be Indicted by a Grand Jury?

Grand jury indictments are frequently in the news. But what does it mean to be indicted, and how do grand juries work?

The Most Downloaded Paper
Clark Lombardi
The Most Downloaded Paper

"Designing Islamic Constitutions is the most downloaded paper of all time in the field of comparative constitutionalism. Written by Clark Lombardi, it has been downloaded over 8800 times. It is well worth reading for its rich insights into Islamic constitutionalism." (Source: The Leaflet)

Faculty Panel on U.S. Supreme Court Case: Trump v. Anderson
Lisa Manheim speaks during the Trump V. Anderson panel.
Faculty Panel on U.S. Supreme Court Case: Trump v. Anderson

Professors Feldman, Manheim, Lombardi and Porter tackled a SCOTUS case involving former president Trump before a packed audience on Feb. 4.

A 50-Year Legacy of Excellence
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A 50-Year Legacy of Excellence

As the 50th anniversary of the Boldt Decision approaches, we review the legacy of pioneering UW Law professor Ralph Johnson and his impact on the most complex case in Native American law history.

Michael McCann Recognized by ABF Fellows and Law & Society Foundation
Mike McCann
Michael McCann Recognized by ABF Fellows and Law & Society Foundation

McCann, and Adjunct Professor of Law, has received the 2023 Harry J. Kalven Prize from the Law & Society Association and the 2024 Outstanding Scholar Award from American Bar Foundation Fellows.

Legal Writing Program Spring 2023 Update
Legal Analysis, research and Writing Spring 2023 Update
Legal Writing Program Spring 2023 Update

As we are nearing the end of the 2022–23 academic year, we want to acknowledge and highlight the work of our colleagues, our students, and share some good news about UW Law’s Legal Analysis, Research and Writing Program.

Congress has Spoken
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Congress has Spoken

The Discovery Podcast speaks with UW Law professor Sanne Knudsen about the need for Congress to enact new legislation to strengthen and restate its commitment to environmental protection.

Winter Quarter Updates from the Asian Law Center
ALC event attendees
Winter Quarter Updates from the Asian Law Center

The Asian Law Center recently gathered alumni in Asia and looks ahead to spring.

Focus on Global Scholarship
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Focus on Global Scholarship

UW School of Law faculty, students and alumni are working to solve global problems that impact us all.