News and Announcements

2012-13 Wayne Law Review Editorial Board announced
2012-13 Wayne Law Review Board: Kaitlyn Cramer (seated, left), Kate McCarthy, Frances Murphy; Steve Helton (standing, left),...
Environmental law students receive coveted summer internships
Robert Johns (left), Nick Ranke, and Katie Okonowski DETROIT (April 24, 2012) — Three Wayne State...
International arbitration authority Gary Born to speak at 2012 Wayne Law Commencement
DETROIT (April 19, 2012) — Gary Born, chair of the International Arbitration Practice Group of international law firm...
Eight students elected to Journal of Law in Society 2012-13 board
DETROIT (April 16, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School congratulates eight students recently elected to the Journal...
Wayne Law announces donation of Rep. Conyers’ papers and records to Keith Collection
Judge Damon J. Keith (left) and Rep. John Conyers at the 2009 Wayne Law Treasure of Detroit DETROIT (April...
Wayne Law conference to explore the Arab Spring and its implications in the U.S.
DETROIT (April 5, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School’s Program for International Legal Studies will host a...
Renowned international law expert to join Wayne Law faculty
DETROIT (April 3, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School is pleased to announce international law expert Charles H....
Roddy and Kiehne named 2012 Law Day Competition champions
PHOTO RELEASE (March 14, 2012) – Wayne State University Law School congratulates Law Day Competition champions Dion Roddy...
Wayne Law professor founds organization to help military families
DETROIT (Mar. 1, 2012)—Having a family member in the military is challenging enough. Without the support of friends who...
International law moot court team places third in regional competition
DETROIT (Feb. 20, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School congratulates its international law moot court team members...
Wayne Law announces expansion of scholarship programs; New scholarships available for incoming first-year students
DETROIT (Feb. 15, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School has added essential funds to its existing need-based...
2012 Treasure of Detroit honors Wayne Law alumni and friends March 24 at Ford Field
DETROIT (Feb. 3, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School, Wayne Law Dean Robert M. Ackerman, the Wayne Law Board of...
Renowned legal scholar Saul Levmore gives Order of the Coif Distinguished Visitor lecture at Wayne Law, Feb. 8
DETROIT (Feb. 2, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School is pleased to host leading scholar and former dean of the...
Program for International Legal Studies announces Winter 2012 Speaker Series
DETROIT (Jan. 26, 2012) — The Program for International Legal Studies at Wayne State University Law School is pleased to...
Keith Collection announces donation of the Honorable John Feikens' papers and records
Judge Feikens (left), Damon J. Keith and Judge Ralph Freeman swearing in Keith to District Court in October 1967....
Keith Center hosts discussion on the constitutionality of Michigan's Proposal 2
DETROIT (Jan. 23, 2012) — Wayne State University Law School’s Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights will host a...
Keith Center receives $56,000 donation from estate of John Thomas Hall, friend of Judge Keith's
Dean Robert M. Ackerman (left), Keith Center Director Peter Hammer, Judge Damon J. Keith, Aubrey V. McCutcheon Jr. and Deacon...
Wayne Law Review symposium to explore marijuana reform
DETROIT (Jan. 5, 2012) – The Wayne Law Review is pleased to host its upcoming symposium, “National and State...
2011 Honors Convocation celebrates law student achievement, alumni support
PHOTO RELEASE (Dec. 12, 2011) — More than 80 scholarships, fellowships, awards and prizes were given out to accomplished...
Wayne Law professor publishes new book on constitutional law
DETROIT (Dec. 5, 2011) — Wayne State University Law School Distinguished Professor Robert A. Sedler has just published a...
Fishman and Smith win Wayne Law Arthur Neef Moot Court Competition
PHOTO RELEASE (Nov. 30, 2011) — Wayne State University Law School congratulates the winning team of Wayne Law students,...
Wayne Law's Professor Calkins appointed to key international post
DETROIT (Nov. 29, 2011) — Wayne State University Law School congratulates Professor Stephen Calkins on his appointment as...
Wayne Law welcomes Cody High School students to dedication for Marching Toward Justice
DETROIT (Nov. 22, 2011) — Approximately 25 sophomores and juniors from Detroit’s Cody High School were the special...
Wayne Law celebrates life and legacy of former dean James K. Robinson
PHOTO RELEASE (Oct. 27, 2011) — More than 125 friends, colleagues and admirers of former Wayne Law Dean James K. Robinson...
Wayne Law faculty votes to adopt State Bar of Michigan's diversity pledge
DETROIT (Oct. 24, 2011) — The Wayne State University Law School faculty voted at its October meeting to adopt the State...
Wayne Law again named top law school by Michigan Super Lawyers
DETROIT (Oct. 3, 2011) – Michigan Super Lawyers magazine once again has placed Wayne State University Law School first...