Recovered manuscripts from the ‘father of modern American legal history’ reveal James Willard Hurst to be a ‘powerful chronicler of the rise of the modern American regulatory state.’
Dean’s View – Spring 2023
Welcome to another exciting edition of our Gargoyle magazine. We’ve got so many gems in this edition, and I can’t wait for you to read about all the wonderful ways University of Wisconsin Law School is shaping narratives.
‘We, the Mediated People’
New book by Joshua Braver explores the perils and promises of illegal constitution-making by ‘the people.’
A Workhorse in Congress
At the time of his retirement, Jim Sensenbrenner ’68 was the most senior member of the Wisconsin delegation and the second most senior member in the House.
‘I jumped in with both feet.’
Geraldine Hines ’71 reflects on Jim Crow-era experiences and resulting political activism in Law School.
UW Law Lives in the Executive Office of the President
Few have a clue about the inner workings of the federal government, and even fewer could tell you what goes on inside the Executive Office of the President. But Anuj Desai, Volkman-Bascom professor of law at University of Wisconsin Law School, can.
Sights, Sounds and Emotions
UW Law graduates recount pivotal moments from Vietnam War-era protests on campus.
Welcome to Admissions
Law School admissions has changed since you applied, even in the past few years. And guess what? It’s going to change even more.
Native Nations Flag Ceremony
The Indigenous Law Students Association (ILSA) and University of Wisconsin Law School honored Wisconsin’s Indigenous Peoples and Indigenous veterans Nov. 4, 2022, during the Native Nations Flag Ceremony at the Pyle Center.
Tribal Law in Action
The Native Nations Externship Program, established in Fall 2022, builds on UW Law School’s rich history of growing community in tribal law.