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September's Emerging Technologies Update is here! This month: a proposed Tenth Circuit rule requiring human review of AI-drafted filings, a report on lawyers moving to jobs at AI companies, and a survey on when arbitrators will and won't use AI. tinyurl.com/54jybfwe
September 30, 2026 at 2:20 PM
September's Emerging Technologies Update is here! This month: a proposed Tenth Circuit rule requiring human review of AI-drafted filings, a report on lawyers moving to jobs at AI companies, and a survey on when arbitrators will and won't use AI. tinyurl.com/54jybfwe
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Welcome to #UChicagoLaw, Class of 2029!
Selected from a pool of nearly 6,400 applicants, the class of 2029 hails from 34 states, 88 undergraduate institutions, and a remarkably wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.
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Selected from a pool of nearly 6,400 applicants, the class of 2029 hails from 34 states, 88 undergraduate institutions, and a remarkably wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.
Read more about their orientation: buff.ly/nWTi6ra
September 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Welcome to #UChicagoLaw, Class of 2029!
Selected from a pool of nearly 6,400 applicants, the class of 2029 hails from 34 states, 88 undergraduate institutions, and a remarkably wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.
Read more about their orientation: buff.ly/nWTi6ra
Selected from a pool of nearly 6,400 applicants, the class of 2029 hails from 34 states, 88 undergraduate institutions, and a remarkably wide range of academic and professional backgrounds.
Read more about their orientation: buff.ly/nWTi6ra
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Dean of Students Brandi Welch and four #UChicagoLaw dean’s fellows share advice on effective notetaking in law school: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/five-no...
September 25, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Dean of Students Brandi Welch and four #UChicagoLaw dean’s fellows share advice on effective notetaking in law school: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/five-no...
Congrats to Boone Jackson Ayala, entering @uchicagolaw.bsky.social student (AB'19, AM'21, PhD'26), who was a curatorial consultant on the new Special Collections exhibit Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence. www.lib.uchicago.edu/collex/exhib...
September 17, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Congrats to Boone Jackson Ayala, entering @uchicagolaw.bsky.social student (AB'19, AM'21, PhD'26), who was a curatorial consultant on the new Special Collections exhibit Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence. www.lib.uchicago.edu/collex/exhib...
The August Emerging Technologies Update is available! Read about a new archive cataloging AI policies of American law schools, a federal court ruling on the discoverability of attorney-written generative AI document review prompts, and new research measuring how people use AI. tinyurl.com/yc6evfz9
September 1, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The August Emerging Technologies Update is available! Read about a new archive cataloging AI policies of American law schools, a federal court ruling on the discoverability of attorney-written generative AI document review prompts, and new research measuring how people use AI. tinyurl.com/yc6evfz9
@dangelolawlib.bsky.social is hiring! We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking colleague for the Scholarly Services Librarian role. All career stages are welcome to apply! For more information, including how to apply, visit apply.interfolio.com/191245
August 25, 2026 at 2:12 PM
@dangelolawlib.bsky.social is hiring! We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking colleague for the Scholarly Services Librarian role. All career stages are welcome to apply! For more information, including how to apply, visit apply.interfolio.com/191245
SSRN highlighted Professor Bray's co-authored article examining the Ten Commandments in public schools. See the post below for more information about the article and the link.
This paper argues that laws requiring the #TenCommandments to be displayed in public-school classrooms raise serious Establishment Clause concerns because selecting and mandating a particular version of the text necessarily prescribes specific religious beliefs. spkl.io/633287OQHp
August 25, 2026 at 2:10 PM
SSRN highlighted Professor Bray's co-authored article examining the Ten Commandments in public schools. See the post below for more information about the article and the link.
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More than a quarter-century after its publication, a 1999 Cornell Law Review article by Professor Mary Anne Case was cited by Justice Sonia Sotomayor in a recent US Supreme Court opinion addressing sex classifications in school athletics.
Professor Mary Anne Case’s Scholarship Cited in Supreme Court Opinion | University of Chicago Law School
More than a quarter-century after its publication, a law review article by Professor Mary Anne Case was cited in a recent US Supreme Court opinion addressing sex classifications in school…
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August 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM
More than a quarter-century after its publication, a 1999 Cornell Law Review article by Professor Mary Anne Case was cited by Justice Sonia Sotomayor in a recent US Supreme Court opinion addressing sex classifications in school athletics.
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UChicago Law Profs Sam Bray, ’05, and Eric Posner are featured in today’s @nytimes.com for two distinct scholarly works—one examining the Ten Commandments in public schools and the other analyzing more than two decades of Supreme Court oral arguments. buff.ly/sXwWZJG
Sam Bray, '05, and Eric Posner Cited in New York Times for Two Different Scholarly Works | University of Chicago Law School
In today’s edition of “The Docket,” New York Times Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Adam Liptak mentions a recent paper co-authored by Professor Sam Bray and a study conducted by Professor Eric…
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August 20, 2026 at 9:36 PM
UChicago Law Profs Sam Bray, ’05, and Eric Posner are featured in today’s @nytimes.com for two distinct scholarly works—one examining the Ten Commandments in public schools and the other analyzing more than two decades of Supreme Court oral arguments. buff.ly/sXwWZJG
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#OnThisDay in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote.
Check out some quick facts about the road to women's suffrage from the ABA Division for Public Education: https://bit.ly/4z3pQYL
Check out some quick facts about the road to women's suffrage from the ABA Division for Public Education: https://bit.ly/4z3pQYL
August 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM
#OnThisDay in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote.
Check out some quick facts about the road to women's suffrage from the ABA Division for Public Education: https://bit.ly/4z3pQYL
Check out some quick facts about the road to women's suffrage from the ABA Division for Public Education: https://bit.ly/4z3pQYL
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We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Professor Randal C. “Randy” Picker, ’85, a beloved teacher, influential scholar, and devoted member of the University of Chicago community. We remember his extraordinary life and legacy: buff.ly/0HxNmo2
August 17, 2026 at 10:00 PM
We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Professor Randal C. “Randy” Picker, ’85, a beloved teacher, influential scholar, and devoted member of the University of Chicago community. We remember his extraordinary life and legacy: buff.ly/0HxNmo2
July's Emerging Technologies Update is available! This month, are officers'/directors' AI chats discoverable? Why hallucination sanctions may be a lawyer ethics problem. Plus, suspected AI cheating on a take-home exam at Brown led to an in-person final — and scores fell by half. tinyurl.com/2w5pbkmn
August 3, 2026 at 2:46 PM
July's Emerging Technologies Update is available! This month, are officers'/directors' AI chats discoverable? Why hallucination sanctions may be a lawyer ethics problem. Plus, suspected AI cheating on a take-home exam at Brown led to an in-person final — and scores fell by half. tinyurl.com/2w5pbkmn
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This week, we stopped by to cheer on our newest #UChicagoLaw alums as they took the Illinois bar exam.
Our Admissions, Dean of Students, and Registrar teams were there with lunch, snacks, encouragement—and yes, even a little candy and Advil—to help them power through the day.
Our Admissions, Dean of Students, and Registrar teams were there with lunch, snacks, encouragement—and yes, even a little candy and Advil—to help them power through the day.
July 30, 2026 at 4:31 PM
This week, we stopped by to cheer on our newest #UChicagoLaw alums as they took the Illinois bar exam.
Our Admissions, Dean of Students, and Registrar teams were there with lunch, snacks, encouragement—and yes, even a little candy and Advil—to help them power through the day.
Our Admissions, Dean of Students, and Registrar teams were there with lunch, snacks, encouragement—and yes, even a little candy and Advil—to help them power through the day.
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In a new @bloomberglaw.com podcast episode, Professor Sharon Fairley discusses why some federal district courts are keeping track of how many grand juries refuse to indict.
Listen now:
Listen now:
Bloomberg Law: Trump, Like English King, Pardons Companies - Bloomberg
Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.
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July 23, 2026 at 7:18 PM
In a new @bloomberglaw.com podcast episode, Professor Sharon Fairley discusses why some federal district courts are keeping track of how many grand juries refuse to indict.
Listen now:
Listen now:
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"Our client and his family had placed so much trust in us, so seeing them awash with relief—seeing him get his life back—was a special moment."
Students in our Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic helped secure a major victory for a client acquitted of all charges. Read more:
Students in our Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic helped secure a major victory for a client acquitted of all charges. Read more:
Clinic Students Help Secure Not Guilty Verdict in First-Degree Murder Trial | University of Chicago Law School
The Law School’s Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic (CJJC) recently secured a major victory for an 18-year-old client who was facing charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated…
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July 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
"Our client and his family had placed so much trust in us, so seeing them awash with relief—seeing him get his life back—was a special moment."
Students in our Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic helped secure a major victory for a client acquitted of all charges. Read more:
Students in our Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic helped secure a major victory for a client acquitted of all charges. Read more:
The June Emerging Technologies Update is available! This update covers New York's new model rule on attorneys' use of AI in court filings, a precedential Ninth Circuit opinion sanctioning two attorneys for AI-hallucinated briefs, and more. Read it here www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/j...
June 30, 2026 at 7:54 PM
The June Emerging Technologies Update is available! This update covers New York's new model rule on attorneys' use of AI in court filings, a precedential Ninth Circuit opinion sanctioning two attorneys for AI-hallucinated briefs, and more. Read it here www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/j...
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Soon, America turns 250—and questions about its constitutional foundations and democratic future are as urgent as ever.
We asked #UChicagoLaw faculty to share their perspectives on this milestone anniversary: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/faculty...
We asked #UChicagoLaw faculty to share their perspectives on this milestone anniversary: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/faculty...
June 30, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Soon, America turns 250—and questions about its constitutional foundations and democratic future are as urgent as ever.
We asked #UChicagoLaw faculty to share their perspectives on this milestone anniversary: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/faculty...
We asked #UChicagoLaw faculty to share their perspectives on this milestone anniversary: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/faculty...
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More than 100 students each year gain hands-on experience through #UChicagoLaw’s four student-run journals: Law Review, Legal Forum, Chicago Journal of International Law, and Business Law Review—building skills, connections, and confidence for legal careers.
June 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
More than 100 students each year gain hands-on experience through #UChicagoLaw’s four student-run journals: Law Review, Legal Forum, Chicago Journal of International Law, and Business Law Review—building skills, connections, and confidence for legal careers.
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What incentives shape political leaders? Profs. Aziz Huq and @tomginsburg.bsky.social examine executive power, accountability, corruption risks, and the constitutional structures that influence governance. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...
The Orange Bandit
Aziz Huq & Tom Ginsburg consider the constitutional and structural factors behind Donald Trump’s runaway corruption and self-dealing.
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June 23, 2026 at 3:13 PM
What incentives shape political leaders? Profs. Aziz Huq and @tomginsburg.bsky.social examine executive power, accountability, corruption risks, and the constitutional structures that influence governance. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...
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Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social was recently highlighted by the National Law Review as one of the law deans driving AI innovation in legal education. buff.ly/TqI4sCu
June 22, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social was recently highlighted by the National Law Review as one of the law deans driving AI innovation in legal education. buff.ly/TqI4sCu
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Professor Samuel Bray's scholarship was cited by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a dissenting opinion issued today, marking the third time this Term that Bray’s scholarship has appeared in a US Supreme Court opinion. buff.ly/aWyWby0
June 18, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Professor Samuel Bray's scholarship was cited by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a dissenting opinion issued today, marking the third time this Term that Bray’s scholarship has appeared in a US Supreme Court opinion. buff.ly/aWyWby0
Friday, June 19 was Juneteenth! If you are interested in learning more about this important holiday, including how it came to be, please check out our news post www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/j...
June 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Friday, June 19 was Juneteenth! If you are interested in learning more about this important holiday, including how it came to be, please check out our news post www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/j...
The May Emerging Technologies Update is available! This update covers a review of Anthropic’s new access-to-justice program, an audit of errors in court filings that finds most are likely not attributable to AI, and more. Read it here www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/m...
May 29, 2026 at 9:52 PM
The May Emerging Technologies Update is available! This update covers a review of Anthropic’s new access-to-justice program, an audit of errors in court filings that finds most are likely not attributable to AI, and more. Read it here www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/m...
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“The only way they were able to identify people was to illegally arrest them and then use this technology in order to identify them.”
Prof. @nicolehallett.bsky.social is raising alarm over DHS expanding its use of iris-scanning tech during immigration raids via @npr.org:
Prof. @nicolehallett.bsky.social is raising alarm over DHS expanding its use of iris-scanning tech during immigration raids via @npr.org:
ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools
ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of...
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May 29, 2026 at 2:27 PM
“The only way they were able to identify people was to illegally arrest them and then use this technology in order to identify them.”
Prof. @nicolehallett.bsky.social is raising alarm over DHS expanding its use of iris-scanning tech during immigration raids via @npr.org:
Prof. @nicolehallett.bsky.social is raising alarm over DHS expanding its use of iris-scanning tech during immigration raids via @npr.org:
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In her new scholarship, @fpeterson.bsky.social, Prof. of Law, argues there is often a major gap between the law “on the books” and the law people actually experience in practice.
📄 Read the full paper: buff.ly/mZPk1OT
📄 Read the full paper: buff.ly/mZPk1OT
May 19, 2026 at 2:54 PM
In her new scholarship, @fpeterson.bsky.social, Prof. of Law, argues there is often a major gap between the law “on the books” and the law people actually experience in practice.
📄 Read the full paper: buff.ly/mZPk1OT
📄 Read the full paper: buff.ly/mZPk1OT