The real estate world has strong times of growth, often followed by periods of stagnation. During the housing crisis of the early 2000s, millions of homeowners were “under water,” owing more on their mortgages than their homes were worth. Foreclosures were up and home sales were down. Commercial real estate also suffered. The real estate industry then rebounded, with construction of new homes and office buildings. And the cycle continues.
Real estate plays a massive role in America’s economy. Real estate lawyers find new ways to arrange financing, new ways to draft documents, and new ways to serve their clients.
Marquette University Law School has positioned itself to accommodate the legal needs of today’s real estate endeavors. In addition to first-year Property, students can take Real Estate Finance and Development, Land Use Planning, and Community Development and Racial Equity, in addition to seminars, workshops, clinics, and supervised fieldwork programs that are helpful in developing the real estate lawyers of tomorrow. Law students can also work in the Law and Entrepreneurship Clinic on business transactions, which can include commercial leases and small real estate finance projects.
Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
Professor Sarah Fox
Professor Nathan Hammons
Professor Vada Lindsey
Professor Kali Murray
Professor David Papke
Professor Emeritus
Professor Alan Madry
Adjunct Faculty
Professor Teig Whaley-Smith
Curriculum and Courses
Foundational Courses:
- Property
- Real Estate Finance & Development
- Federal Income Taxation of Individuals
- Business Associations
- Land Use Planning
Other General Enrollment Courses:
- Creditor-Debtor Law
- Federal Taxation of Corporations & Shareholders
- Securities Regulation
Seminars:
- Property and Social Identity
Workshops:
- Contract Drafting
- Negotiating Business Transactions - Finance
Course descriptions can be found in the online Law School Bulletin.
Please note that not every course is taught each year.
Student Organizations and Activities
Registered Student Organizations contribute to the vibrant student community at Marquette University Law School. Scroll through our list of organizations to find the one that suits you best and if you are a current student, you can click on the links to get contact information.