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⚖️ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST BAR PASSERS! ⚖️Today, we celebrate our UDC David A. Clarke School of Law graduates who ...
10/23/2026

⚖️ CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEWEST BAR PASSERS! ⚖️

Today, we celebrate our UDC David A. Clarke School of Law graduates who received the exciting news that they PASSED THE D.C. BAR EXAM!

We are enormously proud of you!

Your hard work, perseverance, sacrifice, and unwavering determination have brought you to this extraordinary milestone. This achievement represents countless hours of preparation, personal sacrifices, and a steadfast commitment to your dreams.

As graduates of the District's only public law school, you carry forward a powerful legacy of advocacy, service, and justice. We know you will use your legal education to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and the communities you serve.

To our newest bar passers: You earned this moment. Celebrate it. You deserve it!

Your UDC Law family is cheering you on as you embark on this exciting next chapter of your legal careers.

❤️💛 Practice Law. Promote Justice. Change Lives.

In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Edward AllenThe UDC David A. Clarke School of Law is deeply saddened by the passing of P...
10/16/2026

In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Edward Allen

The UDC David A. Clarke School of Law is deeply saddened by the passing of Professor Emeritus Edward Allen, a dedicated educator, legal advocate, and champion for housing justice whose legacy will continue to inspire generations of public interest lawyers.

Professor Allen founded UDC Law’s Housing Clinic and served as its director from 1991 until his retirement in 2015. His commitment to protecting tenants’ rights and expanding access to justice helped shape landmark appellate decisions, some with implications nationwide.

A Fulbright Scholar and recipient of the prestigious Jerrold Scoutt Prize, Professor Allen devoted his career to serving underrepresented communities and preparing future attorneys to use the law as a tool for meaningful change.

His extraordinary contributions to clinical legal education, housing advocacy, and the mission of UDC Law will not be forgotten.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to Professor Allen’s family, friends, former students, and colleagues.

Rest in peace, Professor Allen. Your legacy of service and justice lives on.

Congratulations to Our Maryland and Virginia Bar Exam Passers! 🎓⚖️We knew you could do it!UDC Law proudly congratulates ...
10/09/2026

Congratulations to Our Maryland and Virginia Bar Exam Passers! 🎓⚖️

We knew you could do it!

UDC Law proudly congratulates our graduates who successfully passed the Maryland and Virginia Bar Exams!

Your hard work, determination, perseverance, and commitment to the legal profession have brought you to this incredible milestone. You have earned this moment!

Take time to pause, reflect on how far you have come, and celebrate all that you have accomplished. Every late night, every challenge, and every sacrifice has helped prepare you for this next chapter.

Now, spread your wings and soar like the Firebirds you have become! 🔥🦅

We are incredibly proud of you and cannot wait to see the impact you will make as advocates, leaders, and champions for justice.

Practice Law. Promote Justice. Change Lives.

Powerful words from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the next generation of legal advocates at UDC La...
10/07/2026

Powerful words from U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to the next generation of legal advocates at UDC Law.

During the 31st Annual Joseph L. Rauh Jr. Lecture, Justice Jackson reminded our students that their dreams are within reach and that they, too, belong in spaces where history is made and justice is shaped.

“If I can, you can do it too.”

For our students, her message was more than inspiration. It was a reminder of what is possible through perseverance, determination, and a commitment to purpose.

At UDC Law, we are preparing the next generation of lawyers to follow in the footsteps of trailblazers, break barriers, and create opportunities for those who come after them.

Thank you, Justice Jackson, for reminding our students that they belong, their voices matter, and their futures are limitless.

Practice Law. Promote Justice. Change Lives.

Congratulations, Professor Rebecca Rosenberg!UDC Law is proud to congratulate Rebecca Rosenberg on her promotion to the ...
10/06/2026

Congratulations, Professor Rebecca Rosenberg!

UDC Law is proud to congratulate Rebecca Rosenberg on her promotion to the rank of Professor.

Professor Rosenberg’s dedication to teaching, scholarship, and our students exemplifies the commitment to academic excellence and service that strengthens the UDC Law community.

Please join us in celebrating Professor Rosenberg on this well-deserved achievement and significant milestone in her academic career!

Congratulations, Professor Rosenberg! 👏🏾⚖️

Congratulations, Professor Anne Schaufele!UDC Law is proud to congratulate Professor Anne Schaufele on her promotion to ...
10/06/2026

Congratulations, Professor Anne Schaufele!

UDC Law is proud to congratulate Professor Anne Schaufele on her promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

Professor Schaufele’s commitment to our students, the legal profession, and the mission of UDC Law reflects the excellence and dedication that strengthen our academic community.

Please join us in celebrating Professor Schaufele on this well-deserved achievement and exciting milestone in her academic career!

Congratulations, Professor Schaufele! 👏🏾⚖️

Congratulations, Professor Sakinah Tillman!UDC Law is proud to congratulate Professor Sakinah Tillman on her promotion t...
10/06/2026

Congratulations, Professor Sakinah Tillman!

UDC Law is proud to congratulate Professor Sakinah Tillman on her promotion to the rank of Associate Professor.

Professor Tillman’s dedication to teaching, scholarship, and the success of our students contributes greatly to the strength of the UDC Law community and our commitment to educating the next generation of legal advocates.

Please join us in celebrating Professor Tillman on this well-deserved recognition and important milestone in her academic career!

Congratulations, Professor Tillman! 👏🏾⚖️

What was your favorite moment from the 31st Annual Joseph L. Rauh Jr. Lecture?From the inspiring words of U.S. Supreme C...
09/29/2026

What was your favorite moment from the 31st Annual Joseph L. Rauh Jr. Lecture?

From the inspiring words of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to her engaging conversation with Maya Wiley, it was an unforgettable evening filled with wisdom, inspiration, and powerful reflections on justice.

We want to hear from YOU!

Whether it was a particular message, a memorable exchange, or simply being in the room for this historic occasion, tell us what made the evening special for you.

Share your favorite moment in the comments below!

Stay tuned as we share more photos and highlights from this extraordinary evening in the coming weeks!

UDC Law Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!This month, UDC Law proudly celebrates the rich cultures, histories, achievem...
09/15/2026

UDC Law Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!
This month, UDC Law proudly celebrates the rich cultures, histories, achievements, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
We honor the students, alumni, faculty, legal professionals, and community leaders whose voices and work strengthen our communities and advance justice.
Practice Law. Promote Justice. Change Lives.

UDC Law Professor Anne Schaufele, Co-Director of our Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, was recently featured in the T...
09/11/2026

UDC Law Professor Anne Schaufele, Co-Director of our Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, was recently featured in the Texas Observer, sharing her expertise on immigration fraud and its impact on immigrant communities.

Professor Schaufele discussed the serious consequences of unauthorized immigration legal services and the barriers that can prevent victims from reporting fraud. Her insights underscore the importance of advocacy, consumer protection, and access to justice.

We are proud to see our faculty contributing their expertise to important national conversations while preparing the next generation of public interest lawyers.

🔗 Read the article: https://www.texasobserver.org/notario-fraud-immigrants-detention-ken-paxton/

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