University of Michigan Law School

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The reputation and global reach of Michigan Law mean that, after you complete your education, there is almost no limit to where you can go. The fact that our students come from all over the country and around the world makes for an enriching educational climate.

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How Will Michigan Law Support My Career?

Michigan Law has a rich history with a deep network. We also have a knowledgeable and caring career planning team who will work with you one-on-one to find a career that fits, and our community of faculty and alumni are here to guide and support your goals.

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News

John Ursu

John Ursu, ’02, Uses Storytelling to Connect with Jurors and Judges

Samuel Bagenstos

5Qs: Samuel Bagenstos on the Spending Clause and Being Cited in SCOTUS Dissent

Christopher Walker

5Qs: Walker Makes a Conservative Argument for a Professionalized Civil Service

Erick Guapizaca Jiménez

SJD Student Erick Guapizaca Jiménez, LLM ’23, Named Judicial Fellow at International Court of Justice

Kirby Goodman and Jonah Abraham at ACS National Convention

Rising 3Ls Jonah Abraham and Kirby Goodman Named American Constitution Society Next Generation Leaders

Vic Khanna

Khanna Leads Study Exploring US Attitudes Toward Cryptocurrency

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In the Media

Detroit Legal News

Attorneys Receive State Appointments

Authorities Blasted for Mishandling “Unstable” Woman’s Child Abuse Accusation Against Pete Buttigieg

Should Scare All of Us': Bogus Tip that Hit Buttigieg's Twins Rattles Expert

The Washington Post

Police Vetted Dubious Allegation Only after Buttigieg Was Separated from Children

Parsing Paramount's Pause

Jack Smith Shouldn’t Be Part of Trump’s Revenge Tour

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Events

Aug 28 2026

LLM Job Fair Information Session

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Hunter, Zachary

Jeffries Hall 1025

Office of Career Planning

Sep 01 2026

Careers 201: Understanding Law Firms

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Hunter, Zachary

Hutchins Hall 100

Office of Career Planning

Sep 03 2026

Public Interest 201

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

Hunter, Zachary

Jeffries Hall 1225

Office of Career Planning

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