University of Chicago Law School

Kenneth Dam, former University provost and Law School scholar, 1932-2022 Kenneth Dam in an undated photo from the University of Chicago Law School archives

Kenneth Dam, former University provost and Law School scholar, 1932-2022

Esteemed legal scholar served as deputy secretary in U.S. Departments of Treasury and State

UChicago scholar seeks to bridge media and legal studies Salomé Aguilera Skvirsky

UChicago scholar seeks to bridge media and legal studies

After studying footage of police, scholar receives awards to support interdisciplinary research

Law School clinic fights for environmental justice in East Chicago and Detroit A view of East Chicago, showing cars in the foreground

Law School clinic fights for environmental justice in East Chicago and Detroit

To help historically undeserved communities, Abrams Clinic confronts systemic inequalities

In UChicago visit, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver explains how Law School education shaped his career NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (center) talks with Law School Dean Thomas Miles (left) and Harris School Dean Katherine Baicker (right)

In UChicago visit, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver explains how Law School education shaped his career

David M. Rubenstein, JD’73, renews Rubenstein Scholars Program with $15 million gift David M. Rubenstein

David M. Rubenstein, JD’73, renews Rubenstein Scholars Program with $15 million gift

Full-tuition scholarships to be provided for 60 students, bringing total program gift to $61 million

In new book, legal scholar examines how courts have failed to protect the powerless Light hits the exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court, casting a shadow on the words "equal justice" engraved above the entrance

In new book, legal scholar examines how courts have failed to protect the powerless

How the courts quietly made it harder to sue over government wrongdoing

How the courts quietly made it harder to sue over government wrongdoing


Teaching incarcerated youth, UChicago law students find new perspectives on legal system A mural-covered hallway at an IDJJ youth center in East Garfield Park, Chicago.

Teaching incarcerated youth, UChicago law students find new perspectives on legal system

Law School seminar expands debate on gun rights, free speech and other issues

19 UChicago faculty receive named, distinguished service professorships Campus aerial-winter

19 UChicago faculty receive named, distinguished service professorships

Could personalized laws help create a more equal society? A new book explores possibilities Lady Justice statue on building in front of a blue sky

Could personalized laws help create a more equal society? A new book explores possibilities