Academics
Congratulations to the Mock Trial Teams
Marquette Law School’s Trial Skills Course competed nationally this last weekend. Members of the course include: Cora Baudhuin, Connor Mathias, Isaiahs Luna, Jack Bennett, Aiyanah Simms, Anissa Garcia, Mitchell Dess, and Sarah Bondar.
Both teams performed remarkably and Team 2 made it to the final round. The teams’ presentations were at a high professional level and scoring judges indicated all of Marquette’s members performed better than some practicing attorneys. Both teams represented Marquette University Law School proudly.
Congratulations to the teams for all their efforts and truly amazing skills demonstrated during the 2024 competition.
If you would like to be able to participate in the Trial Skills Course or want more information on how to be selected, please reach out to adjunct professors Katie Halopka-Ivery (Katherine.halopka-ivery@usdoj.gov) or Grant Huebner (grant.huebner@da.wi.gov). Tryouts will be held April 10, April 11, and April 12, 2024. Please watch for more information.
Contact: Professor Katie Halopka-IveryFall 2024 Registration Materials Now Available
Registration Materials for the fall 2024 are now available.
NEW THIS SEMESTER:
- To find detailed course information, including methods of assessment, prerequisites, final exam dates, whether a course meets a graduation requirement, and important faculty notes, please review courses using this link to Marquette University Class Search (and consider bookmarking the link). Select "Law" in the "Any Subject" field to see all available fall law classes.
- Please also make sure to visit the Registration Materials page on the Law School's website to access the class schedule handout, final exam schedule, tentative list of spring 2025 classes, sign-up link for advising appointments, and list of available Supervised Field Placements, Judicial Internships, and Clinics.
1L Students:
- Plan to attend today's registration information session at noon in the Lubar Center. Dean Grossman, Dean Fodor, and Registrar Toerpe Mason will review registration processes, graduation requirements, and important steps and advice to prepare you to register for the fall.
- Not sure about co-curricular opportunities such as journal, a juducial internship, or Moot Court? Mark your calendar for Monday, March 25, at noon, when we will host a Curricular Fair in Room 433 for 1Ls to talk with student leaders and faculty advisors from these programs.
All Students:
- Registration will open on April 8 and 9. To find your registration appointment time, please login to CheckMarq and follow these instructions.
- Make sure that you complete Preregistration Cheq before your registration appointment time to avoid a registration hold.
- If you have any registration holds on your account, take steps to clear the holds before your registration appointment time to avoid delays.
- All students are responsible for reviewing the final exam schedule when they register. Final exams will not be rescheduled for avoidable conflicts or back-to-back exam schedules.
Contact: Registrar Nicole Toerpe Mason
Summer 2024 Clinic and Internship Application Now Available
The application materials for summer semester clinics and internships are available starting today, February 26, 2024. These opportunities are not available to current students who do anticipate graduating this May.
The application materials can be accessed on the Registration Materials page of the Law School's website. Students must be logged in to access the page.
An information session about summer internships for 1L students will be held on Wednesday, March 6, from noon to 12:45 p.m. in room 444. There will be time for a question-and-answer period during the session.
Placements for clinics and internships can be arranged at any time until the start of the summer session. However, early placement is recommended as the clinics and some internships fill quickly. Applications for early placement are due no later than Friday, March 8, at 3:00 p.m. to Professor Kearney. Early clinic and internship placements will be communicated to students soon after spring break.
Contact: Professor Anne Berleman KearneySummer 2024 Course Information Now Available
Summer registration materials are now available on the Registration Materials page of the Law School’s website. You must be logged in to access the page.
Registration will open on Monday, March 25. Students are asked to register on CheckMarq by Wednesday, April 3, at 12:00 p.m. While students may enroll in a summer course any time before the class begins, the decision of whether to offer a course will be based on CheckMarq enrollment as of April 3, 2024.
Please note that summer semester is billed separately from the fall and spring terms, and students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits to qualify for financial aid. More information can be found within the registration materials packet and on the Office of Financial Aid's website.
1L Students:
- We will provide you with more detailed information regarding the course registration process and degree requirements at an upcoming information session on Monday, March 18.
- Professor Anne Kearney will also hold an information session on supervised field placements, judicial internships, and clinics on Wednesday, March 6.
- Please mark your calendars and keep an eye out for additional communications regarding these and other informational events!
1Ls and 2Ls: Important Dates and Information for Fall Registration Process
Please note the upcoming important dates pertaining to fall registration.
- Week after Spring Break: Fall registration materials will be available on the Law School's website and Class Search
- Monday, March 18, at noon in the Lubar Center: 1L Registration Information Session - All first-year students are strongly encouraged to attend this event where we will walk students through the ins and outs of registering for fall semester.
- Monday, March 25, at noon in room 433: Fall Curricular Fair - All students are welcome to attend this event, wherein different curricular programs will have tables and be available to talk about student interest in registering/applying to register for their programs.
- April 8 & 9, various times: Fall registration begins; students are assigned appointment times in CheckMarq and should plan to sign up for courses at their assigned appointment time. In order to register for fall classes, students must complete Preregistration Cheq and otherwise not have any registration holds on their accounts.
Once fall registration materials are released, students are welcome to set up a meeting with Registrar Toerpe Mason or Dean Fodor to discuss their individual fall course schedules and any questions they have about registration. If you have any questions prior to the release of registration materials, please do not hesitate to contact either Registrar Toerpe Mason or Dean Fodor.
Contact: Dean FodorCongratulations to the ADRS Negotiation Competition Winners
Congratulations to the ADRS Negotiation Competition winners. We had a fantastic competition and everyone who participated did a wonderful job.
The winner was Team F which included Tara O'Donnell and Margaret Coles. The first runner up was Team D which included Mallory Gault and Nicole Mannion. The second runner up was Team C which included Ally Schelfhout and Evelyn Heun.
The e-board would like to thank all those who participated and assisted with the competition this year!
Contact: Sienna BorchardtFall 2024 Application for Clinic/Internship Placements Now Available
The Fall 2024 Semester application for Clinics, Judicial internships, and Supervised Fieldwork Placements are now available.
Clinic opportunities include seats in the Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic, the Mediation Clinic, the Restorative Justice Clinic, the Prosecutor Clinic, and the Public Defender Clinic.
The application materials can be accessed on the Registration Materials page of the Law School's website. Students must be logged in to access the page.
The application (including resume and unoffical transcript) is due to Director Anne Kearney on Monday, April 1, 2024 by 3:00 p.m. in room 202B.
Please contact Director Anne Kearney with any questions.
Contact: Anne Berleman KearneySports Law Program Certificate & Course Planning Meeting for 2024-2025 Academic Year
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 - 12:00pm • Room 433On Wednesday, March 20, at 12 p.m. in room 433, Professor Paul Anderson and Professor Matt Mitten, the Directors of the Sports Law Program, will hold an informational meeting for Sports Law Certificate candidates, and students interested in sports law courses for the upcoming 2024-2025 academic year. During the meeting they will provide a suggested progress plan for Sports Law Certificate candidates, specifically those in the class of 2026; sports law course offerings for the 2024-2025 academic semester; the Sports Law Certificate Internship program; the Marquette Sports Law Review summer 2024 writing competition; upcoming sports law events; and other aspects of the Sports Law Program. All first year Sports Law Certificate candidates must attend this meeting. Transfer and second year students who did not attend this meeting in 2023 should also attend this meeting.
Professors Anderson and Mitten will not meet with students separately to discuss what they will cover in this meeting. Lunch will be provided to all attendees. Register to attend here.
Contact: Professor Paul Anderson1L/2Ls: Curricular Fair
Monday, March 25, 2024 - 12:00pm • Room 433The Curricular Fair is a single large-scale event where 1L and 2L students are able to learn more about the upper-level programs and tracks, so you can make the best registration decisions for your particular interests and goals. Programs will have a round table and multiple chairs so students are able to sit down and discuss the workload, timing, assessments, and opportunities involved.
Come learn more about:
- Marquette Law Review
- Marquette Benefits and Social Welfare Law Review
- Marquette IP and Innovation Law Review and IP program
- The Sports Law Program and Sports Law Review
- Moot Court and Appellate Writing and Advocacy (AWA)
- Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic, Restorative Justice Clinic, Mediation Clinic, and more
- Supervised Fieldwork and Judicial Internships
- Bar Prep Courses
- Study Abroad, General Advising, and more!
If you have registration questions, please contact Dean Fodor or Registrar Toerpe Mason for additional advising.
Contact: Dean Fodor