Notre Dame Law School

Notre Dame Law School 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.

Federal magistrate judges play a vital role in the administration of justice, from presiding over settlement conferences...
09/04/2026

Federal magistrate judges play a vital role in the administration of justice, from presiding over settlement conferences and specialty courts to helping ensure that justice is administered fairly and efficiently.

In the 2026 Notre Dame Lawyer magazine, four Notre Dame Law alumni—former Magistrate Brian Short ’72, ’75 J.D., Magistrate Judge Michael Bordallo ’83, ’87 J.D., Magistrate Judge Heather McShain ’96, ’99 J.D., and Magistrate Judge Robert Numbers II ’05 J.D.—reflect on their careers, the values that guide their work, and how Notre Dame Law School's mission of service continues to shape their approach to justice.

Read our feature in the 2026 Notre Dame Lawyer magazine: https://law.nd.edu/for-alumni/magazine/2026-notre-dame-lawyer-magazine/taking-justice-one-step-further-four-alumni-on-their-roles-as-federal-magistrate-judges/

Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic (EJC) client Iris Seabolt has been fully exonerated more than two decades after sh...
09/02/2026

Notre Dame Exoneration Justice Clinic (EJC) client Iris Seabolt has been fully exonerated more than two decades after she was wrongfully convicted of felony murder in Elkhart, Indiana.

Seabolt's exoneration marks the EJC's fifth exoneration, after the exonerations of Reginald "Reggie" Dillard in February 2026, Kara Beaty in April 2025, Anthony Bedolla in August 2024, and Andy Royer in July 2021.

Read more: https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/notre-dame-exoneration-justice-clinic-client-iris-seabolt-exonerated/

Your ambition has a home. For one night only, the University of Notre Dame is bringing its premier graduate and professi...
08/31/2026

Your ambition has a home. For one night only, the University of Notre Dame is bringing its premier graduate and professional programs directly to Washington, D.C. Whether your goal is to clerk for a federal court, launch a tech startup, shape global policy, lead in the boardroom, or pursue groundbreaking research, the Notre Dame network is a powerful catalyst for your career. Join admissions directors to explore your next chapter and discover what it means to be a force for good.

Programs Featured: The Graduate School (Arts & Letters, Science, Engineering), Online Data Science M.S., Law (J.D., LL.M., & J.S.D.), Mendoza College of Business (MBA and Specialized Master’s), Keough School of Global Affairs (Global Affairs & Sustainable Development), ESTEEM (STEM Entrepreneurship), and the Alliance for Catholic Education.

Space is limited. Register now to reserve your spot.

https://gradconnect.nd.edu/register/NDinDC

CALLING ALL ALUMNI! Notre Dame Law School’s annual Homecoming is Saturday, September 19! Join us for our annual tailgate...
08/28/2026

CALLING ALL ALUMNI! Notre Dame Law School’s annual Homecoming is Saturday, September 19! Join us for our annual tailgate as we get ready to cheer on the Fighting Irish as they take on Michigan State University at Notre Dame Stadium! Alumni should have received an email with registration information, we hope to see you there!

Learn more by visiting law.nd.edu/homecoming

On Tuesday, September 1, the University of Notre Dame will host “From Many, One? Catholic Perspectives at America’s 250t...
08/28/2026

On Tuesday, September 1, the University of Notre Dame will host “From Many, One? Catholic Perspectives at America’s 250th.”

In this fireside conversation, panelists, including Dean G. Marcus Cole, will discuss the Catholic Church's experience internally with diverse views, the Church's relationship with others, and broader questions about how the Church's own experiences can be a model of deliberation and discourse for building pluralism and strengthening democracy in the United States during its 250th celebrations.

This event is hosted in partnership with Interfaith America and several Notre Dame entities, including Notre Dame Law School's Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic and the Program on Church, State & Society.

View the full event details here: https://law.nd.edu/news-events/events/2026/09/01/from-many-one-catholic-perspectives-at-americas-250th/

Last week, Dean G. Marcus Cole officially welcomed the ND Law Class of 2029, along with our new J.S.D., LL.M., and excha...
08/27/2026

Last week, Dean G. Marcus Cole officially welcomed the ND Law Class of 2029, along with our new J.S.D., LL.M., and exchange students, to campus! He delivered the welcome address and hosted the Dean’s Welcome Reception.

Take a look at this year’s class:
• 183 1Ls enrolled
• 39 states and Washington, D.C., represented
• 100 undergraduate colleges and universities represented
• 61% Catholic
• Median LSAT score of 171
• Median GPA of 3.90

We are so excited to see all the incredible work this class will do as they begin their journey to becoming a .

Four visiting faculty members join the Notre Dame Law School community for the 2026–27 academic year, including two new ...
08/25/2026

Four visiting faculty members join the Notre Dame Law School community for the 2026–27 academic year, including two new and two returning faculty members. Visiting professor of law Andrew Torrance and visiting assistant professor of law Dennis J. Wieboldt III join the Law School this year, while visiting professor of law Frederick Mostert and visiting assistant professor of law Daniel Slate return for the 2026–27 academic year. Together, they bring expertise spanning intellectual property, technology and artificial intelligence, constitutional law and legal history, and law and religion. Read more: https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/notre-dame-law-school-welcomes-visiting-faculty-for-the-202627-academic-year/

Kinda chic to take a first day of classes photo in law school 😌 Best of luck to all of our ND Law students as they start...
08/24/2026

Kinda chic to take a first day of classes photo in law school 😌 Best of luck to all of our ND Law students as they start the 2026-27 academic year!

Notre Dame Law School is pleased to welcome six new faculty members and one visiting professor for the 2026–27 academic ...
08/21/2026

Notre Dame Law School is pleased to welcome six new faculty members and one visiting professor for the 2026–27 academic year.

“Our new faculty bring extraordinary breadth to Notre Dame Law School, with expertise spanning business law and entrepreneurship, legal philosophy, federal courts, and legal writing, while sharing a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and teaching,” said Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law G. Marcus Cole. “I am excited for the contributions they will make to our intellectual community, the students they will teach, and our mission to educate lawyers and leaders who will become forces for good.”

Read more: https://law.nd.edu/news-events/news/notre-dame-law-school-welcomes-new-faculty-members-for-202627-academic-year/

Calling all Notre Dame Lawyers! ☘️As we work on the next issue of the Notre Dame Lawyer magazine, we would love to hear ...
08/19/2026

Calling all Notre Dame Lawyers! ☘️

As we work on the next issue of the Notre Dame Lawyer magazine, we would love to hear from alumni who participated in the Notre Dame London Law Programme. 🇬🇧

If you have any photos or memories from your London Law Programme experience that you'd like to share, please email us at [email protected]. You are also welcome to share a short paragraph about how the London Law Programme shaped you.

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