What's New and Notable

Speakers/Events

Law School Mass

Wednesday, September 23, 2026 - 12:15pm Campion Chapel

Please join us as we celebrate Mass in the St. Edmund Campion Chapel (Eckstein Hall, 4th floor) starting at 12:15 p.m.

Future Mass Dates

  • October 7, 21 
  • November 3, 17
  • December 1, last Mass of the fall semester followed by lunch in room 432
Contact: Christine Wilczynski-Vogel, Associate Dean for External Relations
Speakers/Events

Sports Law Certificate Program Internal Competition Orientation Meeting

Friday, September 25, 2026 - 12:00pm 433

On Friday, September 25, the Sports Law Competition board will host an orientation meeting for Sports Law Certificate candidates in the 1L or 2L class interested in volunteering for our participating in the 2026-2027 internal competitions starting with the Collegiate Athletics Negotiation Competition this fall.

Lunch will be provided to all who attend. Click here to register.

Contact: Prof. Paul Anderson
Student Organizations

RELS Presents: Packers Watch Party

Thursday, September 24, 2026 - 7:00pm Jack's American Pub

Join the Real Estate Law Society for Thursday Night Football! Come cheer on the Packers with your fellow RELS members at Jack’s American Pub on Brady Street.

Location: Jack’s American Pub, 1323 E. Brady St., Milwaukee, WI
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Appetizers will be provided.

Please RSVP here to attend. 

Jack’s is just a quick walk from where Bar Review will be that Thursday, so stop by to watch the game, socialize with fellow RELS members, and step away from the books for a couple of hours.

We hope to see you there!

Contact: Emily Tessmer
Student Organizations

BLS Intro Meeting

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 12:15pm Room 267

Join Business Law Society for our first meeting of the year. We will be meeting on Tuesday, September 22, at 12:15 p.m. in room 267. We are planning to introduce the executive board, the 1L representative application process, and share our plans for the upcoming year!

Lunch will be provided at a first come, first served basis. Anyone is welcome to come and learn more about BLS! No commitment necessary. 

Contact: Emma Vinopal
Speakers/Events

On the Issues: See Something, Scan Everything

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 - 12:15pm Lubar Center

Please join us on Tuesday, September 22, for “On the Issues: See Something, Scan Everything.”

The use of “Flock cameras” in communities around the state has been in the news recently. What are they? How have they become a law enforcement tool used in both large and small towns and cities in Wisconsin? With an estimated 2,000 cameras in the state, what legal issues should be considered in the usage of such technology?

Lubar Center Director Derek Mosley will be joined by the following panelists to examine these questions: 

  • Melinda Brennan, executive director, American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin;
  • Heather Hough, chief of staff, Milwaukee Police Department; and
  • Jim Olson, police chief in DeForest, Wisconsin, and 1st vice president, Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association. 

The program will begin promptly at 12:15 p.m. in Eckstein Hall. Please register here to attend. A light lunch will be available.

Contact: Hilary DeBlois
Student Organizations

Entertainment Law Society Intro Meeting

Monday, September 14, 2026 - 1:00pm 363

We’re officially kicking off the semester, and you DO NOT want to miss our first Entertainment Law Society (EtLS) meeting! 

Come hang out, grab some food, and learn what we have planned for an exciting year in Entertainment Law:

  • Exciting announcements about what’s coming this semester
  • More information about EtLS Representatives + how to get involved
  • Merch reveal
  • Upcoming events & opportunities 

Panda Express will be for lunch! See you Monday, September 14, at 1 p.m. in room 363! 

Contact: Lei Diego
Opportunities & Aid

2Ls: Apply to be a Student Liaison to the Milwaukee Bar Association Board of Directors

Do you have interest in taking on leadership in the Milwaukee Bar? Or getting to work alongside lawyers in Milwaukee? If so, then consider applying to be the next 2L board liaison to the Milwaukee Bar Association (MBA). 

The liaison helps the MBA board of directors identify programs and events that are of interest to law students and helps law students learn and realize the benefits of MBA membership (which is free to law students!). 

If you are interested in becoming the next 2L MBA board liaison, submit your resume with a cover email explaining why you want this role to Dean Nadelle Grossman by end of day on Monday, September 14.

Contact: Nadelle Grossman
Student Organizations

Intro to Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, and Tax Law Societies

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 12:10pm Room 263

Come join us in room 263 on Wednesday, September 16, from 12:10 - 1:00 p.m. to learn more about the Real Estate Law Society (RELS), meet our e-Board, and hear about all the fun events we have planned for the semester!

Our intro meeting will be combined with the Estate Planning Society (EPS) and Tax Law Society (TLS), so you can learn about all three student organizations at once. We will also be sharing information about the Vieth Institute, with representatives from the Institute expected to be there to tell you more about its opportunities.

Food will be provided! Please use the RSVP link here so we can get an accurate headcount and make sure we order enough food. Hope to see you there!

Contact: Emily Tessmer
Pro Bono Opportunities

Summer Pro Bono Honor Society Inductees

Marquette Law School proudly recognizes and celebrates students who make a meaningful commitment to pro bono service throughout their law school experience. Every spring, at the Posner Exchange & Pro Bono Society Induction, students are formally recognized for reaching 50 or 120* hours of pro bono service.

This summer, the following students have surpassed that threshold and continue to build on their commitment to service. We look forward to honoring them formally in the spring semester. These students will graduate wearing an honor cord in recognition of their contributions.

Noah David Anders *

Sophia S. Bern *

Makenzie R. Branch

Jacquelyn Bruce

Ava Butler

Madeline Charles

Skylar B. Darwen *

Diego D. De La Cruz *

Kristina Drabczyk

Abigail Lynn Drake

Lily Engel *

Emily Esch

Amanda Eve *

Matthew Philip Fields

Sydney M. Geboy

Grace M. Gilbert

Brent Gilmore

Ryan Hagan *

Darian S. Harvey

Madeleine Hutchings *

Scarlett Kluge *

Emma C. Kuehn

Abigail Langschwager *

Lauren Lindberg

Eva E. Markey

Jessica M. Olivieri *

Will Peterson

Blair C. Remington

Katharine Richards

Elaina Russell

Carlos A. Sanchez *

Abigail J. Scheer

Jayla Simon

Tait Szabo

Joshua G. Trembly *

Olivia F. Villarreal

Heather M. Walla*

Henry D. Wehrs *

Morgan E. Yenter

Mason Zuber

Please join us in congratulating and thanking these students for their dedication to serving the community. Their experiences reflect the many ways students engage in pro bono work, and they are a wonderful resource for anyone interested in learning more about getting involved.

If you are new to pro bono service, we encourage you to reach out—ask these students about their experiences and paths, and feel free to connect with any member of the Office of Public Service to explore opportunities to get started.

You can also view the full list of current students who are members of the Marquette Law School Pro Bono Society and are slated for induction here.

To learn more about getting involved in pro bono service, please contact the Office of Public Service.

Contact: Angela Schultz
Student Organizations

Intellectual Property Law Society Intro Meeting

Friday, September 18, 2026 - 12:00pm Room 155

The Intellectual Property Law Society (IPLS) invites all law students to attend our introductory meeting on Friday, September 18, at noon in room 155. Come learn about our organization's mission, our plan for the 2026-27 school year and what we have in store. 

During the meeting, attendees will receive information about:

  • What is IP law?
  • What other areas of law does IP intersect with? 
  • Which law firms will be hosting us for IP After 5 this semester, and when?
  • Do I need to have a science background to work in IP? (Answer: No!)

Raising Cane's will be served for lunch. Please RSVP here so we can get a head count for food.

Contact: Chloe Lasek
Student Organizations

Beyond State Lines Trivia Night

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 6:30pm Lakefront Brewery

Come join Beyond State Lines (BSL) at Lakefront Brewery for trivia night! This will be a great casual opportunity to meet previous and interested members before our first intro meeting. If in need of a ride to the brewery, please contact Olivia Villarreal

Food and drink available for purchase. Please use the RSVP link here so we can get an accurate headcount and make sure we reserve enough tables. Hope to see you there!

Contact: Olivia Villarreal
Student Organizations

Association for Women Lawyers Intro Meeting

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 12:10pm 444

Association for Women's Lawyers (AWL) welcomes all students to our introductory meeting on Wednesday, September 16, at 12:10 p.m. in room 444. Come learn about AWL, this semester's events, meet our exec board, and enjoy lunch with us.

Noodles and Company will be provided for lunch. We look forward to meeting you!

Contact: Willow Sering
Academics

Bar Exam Information Table

Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 11:30am Zilber Forum

If you have questions about preparing for a bar exam, please stop by the Bar Exam Information Table in the forum on Tuesday, September 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Professor Katie Pagel will be there to answer your questions about the bar exam and discuss your bar exam plans.

Contact: Professor Katie Pagel