The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) has once again earned national recognition, with top scores in three categories in The Princeton Review’s 2025 Best Law School rankings. Among 168 U.S. law schools considered by The Princeton Review, UDC Law was named: […]
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Professor Karin, who has served as the Jack and Lovell Olender Professor of Law and Director of the Legislation/Civil Rights Clinic, will be leaving UDC Law to join the faculty at Rutgers Law School. As director of the Legislation Clinic, she brought a deep commitment to gender justice, disability rights, […]
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Pinning Ceremony On Friday, January 10, 2025, UDC Law celebrated the incoming Class of 2027 and 2028 at the annual Pinning Ceremony. The annual ceremony welcomes family, friends, and alumni to support 1L students as they begin or continue to embark on their law school journey. During the ceremony, students […]
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After fifteen years of dedicated service to UDC Law, Professor John C. Brittain is bidding farewell to our community. Since joining the faculty in 2009 and during his time as Acting Dean from 2018 to 2019, Professor Brittain brought a lifetime of legal experience and a strong commitment to civil […]
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On Friday, May 9, the David A. Clarke School of Law held its Hooding Ceremony at the University of the District of Columbia Theater of the Arts. This year’s ceremony celebrated the 50th graduating class and marked the successful completion of law school for 70 graduates. A keynote address was […]
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With over 20 years of experience in management support roles, Wayne Lawson has dedicated his career to helping others grow professionally, focusing on employee development, career planning, résumé writing, and mentorship. Prior to joining UDC Law, Wayne worked as a management analyst with 32 years of federal experience at the Social […]
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With more than 14 years of experience in leadership roles spanning human resources, operations, and student-centered service delivery, Ravaughn Pope brings a strategic, data-informed approach to supporting students and strengthening campus life. As Director of Human Resources at Eagle Academy Public Charter School, he led HR operations across multiple campuses, […]
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Landrum Beard is a seasoned advancement professional with over 18 years of leadership experience in fund development, donor stewardship, and community engagement. As Director of Advancement at the University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law, he leads fundraising strategy, donor relations, and institutional partnerships to […]
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The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) has once again been recognized among the top institutions for legal education. In the U.S. News & World Report rankings released today, UDC Law is ranked #2 in the nation for the percentage of graduates entering public interest careers and […]
Read More The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law has been ranked the No. 1 law school for minority students and No. 1 law school for nontraditional students by The Princeton Review. As part of its Best Law Schools for 2024 rankings, The Princeton Review assessed […]
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