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Educating a different kind of lawyer. Founded in 1869, the Notre Dame Law School is the oldest Roman Catholic law school in the nation.

Embracing equally the wealth of its heritage and a calling to address the needs of the contemporary world, Notre Dame Law School brings together centuries of Catholic intellectual and moral tradition, the historic methods and principles of the common law, and a thorough engagement with the reality of today’s legislative, regulatory, and global legal environment. At Notre Dame Law School, students

and faculty of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and commitments are encouraged to cultivate both the life of the mind and the wisdom of the heart, to pursue their studies with a passion for the truth, and to dedicate their professional and personal lives to serve the good of all the human family.

06/19/2026

June 19, 1865, marks the day when the last enslaved people in the U.S. were informed of their freedom—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation

This Juneteenth, we honor the importance of freedom, equality, and inclusivity.

Learn more about the history and legacy of emancipation through this digital exhibit from the Hesburgh Libraries exploring the pursuit of freedom across the Americas: https://go.nd.edu/6a8a00

06/18/2026

Young alumni and current students from across Southern California recently gathered in Pasadena for an evening of networking, conversation, and friendship hosted by alumni David and Hon. Barbara Scheper ’85 J.D. Thank you to the Schepers for their hospitality and for bringing together the Notre Dame Law community.

06/17/2026

Notre Dame Law School's Program on Church, State & Society has announced the winners of its annual writing competition. The competition encourages scholarship on the intersection of church, state, and society and how the law structures and governs those relationships.

Steven Tu (Notre Dame Law School) won first place for his paper, "Replacing Smith: Reconstructing Scrutiny for Free Exercise." Other awardees were Isabel Wolfson Zelig (Harvard Law School), Sam Foer (Washington & Lee University School of Law), and Amir S. Downing (University of Virginia School of Law).

Learn more about the winners: https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/nd-laws-program-on-church-state-society-announces-2026-writing-competition-winners/

06/16/2026

Justice Mary Yu ’93 J.D. recently retired after spending more than 25 years on the bench, serving on the King County Superior Court and the Washington State Supreme Court. As the first Asian, Latina, and LGBTQ member of the state’s highest court, Justice Yu brought fairness, integrity, and a commitment to justice for all to her judicial work.

Read more about her trailblazing career in the 2026 Notre Dame Lawyer magazine: https://law.nd.edu/for-alumni/magazine/2026-notre-dame-lawyer-magazine/faith-justice-and-the-law-the-enduring-legacy-of-justice-mary-yu/

06/15/2026

More than 50 Notre Dame Law alumni and students gathered last week for the Notre Dame Lawyers of Indianapolis annual summer networking and social event.

A special thank you to Mark and Nancy Gargula ’81 J.D. for once again opening their beautiful home and graciously hosting the evening.

06/12/2026

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, a reminder of Christ's deep and abiding love for all. May we be inspired to live with compassion, mercy, and hope.

06/10/2026

Joseph Reilly, a rising third-year student at Notre Dame Law School, has been selected to receive the Peter A.R. Lardy Scholarship Award for the 2026-27 academic year. The Lardy Scholarship Award, established by the Notre Dame Law Class of 1975 to honor their beloved classmate Peter A.R. Lardy, is presented annually to a rising third-year Notre Dame Law student “who exemplifies his courage, love, and understanding toward his fellow man,” and includes substantial tuition assistance for the recipient’s third year of law school.

Read more: https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/joseph-reilly-receives-lardy-scholarship-award-for-2026-27/

06/09/2026

Judge Roland Chamblee Jr. ’73, ’77 J.D. was recently profiled in the South Bend Tribune. The story reflects on his South Bend roots, his years at Notre Dame as both an undergraduate and law student, including his participation in Bengal Bouts, and his distinguished nearly 25-year career on the bench. Chamblee served on the St. Joseph County Superior Court for more than two decades before retiring in 2013.

Read more here (subscription required): https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/local/2026/06/02/chamblee-has-lots-of-stories-but-call-him-roland-not-judge-the-9/90364944007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z113229p001550c001550e003000v113229&gca-ft=10&gca-ds=sophi

06/08/2026

At Notre Dame Law School's Eviction Clinic, students gain hands-on legal experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our local community.

Working under faculty supervision, students represent individuals facing housing insecurity, navigate complex legal challenges, and advocate for clients who might otherwise go without representation. In one recent case, the clinic helped a client keep the home she had spent years rebuilding after a seven-year legal battle.

Read more about the Eviction Clinic's work and the impact our students are making in a feature from Notre Dame Stories: https://stories.nd.edu/stories/eviction-law-clinic/

Photos courtesy of Notre Dame Stories.

06/05/2026

Notre Dame Law School is proud to announce the top three academic awards for the Class of 2026: The Colonel William J. Hoynes Award, the Dean Joseph O'Meara Award, and the Farabaugh Prize. These awards celebrate the exceptional academic achievements of three distinguished members of this year’s graduating class.

☘️ Gabriel Powell, The Colonel William J. Hoynes Award
Named after Notre Dame Law School’s first dean, the Hoynes Award is the Law School’s highest honor. It is given to a graduating student who displays outstanding scholarship, application, deportment, and achievement.

☘️ Yuta Inada, The Dean Joseph O'Meara Award
The Notre Dame Law School Class of 1964 established the Dean Joseph O'Meara Award to annually recognize a member of the graduating class for outstanding academic achievement.

☘️ Zach Pearson, The Farabaugh Prize
First awarded in 1927, the Farabaugh Prize was established by Gallitzin A. Farabaugh, a local South Bend attorney, and meant to recognize a member of the graduating class who displays high scholarship in law.

Congratulations to Gabriel, Yuta, and Zach!

Read more: https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/notre-dame-law-school-class-of-2026-highest-academic-awards/

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