Class of 2012 Quinta Jackson Burns ’12 will be one of the first participants of the University of the District of Columbia’s Beginning Farmers program to sell produce at the UDC Van Ness Farmers Market. Class of 2012 Jose Campos ’12 recently published his book, Surviving The Law. In Surviving […]
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UDC David A. Clarke School of Law Ranked #2 Nationally for Graduates in Public Interest Law
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 MoreClass Notes August 2024
Class of 2022 Delali Dagadu’22 recently discussed life as an immigration attorney and advocate for humane immigration reform with Guerline Cede, a third-year UDC Law student, in the Firebird Chats series.
Read MoreUDC Law Ranks #1 Law School for Minority Students and #1 for Nontraditional Students
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 […]
Read MoreProfessor Angela Gilmore Joins UDC Law as Interim Dean
The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law is pleased to announce that Professor Angela Gilmore has joined the School of Law as Interim Dean, effective July 29, 2024. Gilmore brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having served in academic, practitioner, and administrative positions, most […]
Read MoreClass Notes July 2024
Class of 2009 Melanie Acuna’09 has been named Magistrate Judge in the D.C. Superior Court. Class of 2015 Alex Smith’15 was named a recipient of the National Bar Association’s 40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates award. Class of 2018 Seth Brown’18 was named a recipient of the National Bar Association’s […]
Read MoreCongratulations to our Summer Fellows
Jocelyn Hernandez is a rising 2L at UDC Law. This summer, she completed a fellowship with the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. Jocelyn’s interests include criminal law, reproductive rights, and social justice. Her favorite part of her fellowship was interacting and interpreting for Spanish-speaking clients to ensure they were […]
Read MoreUniversity of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law Professor John C. Brittain Honored with DC Bar Association’s Thurgood Marshall Award
Washington, D.C. – The University of the District of Columbia (UDC) proudly congratulates David A. Clarke School of Law Professor John C. Brittain, who will receive the prestigious Thurgood Marshall Award at the D.C. Bar’s annual Celebration of Leadership this evening. This honor recognizes Professor Brittain’s lifelong commitment to advancing […]
Read More2024 Hooding Ceremony
2024 Hooding Ceremony 2024 Hooding Ceremony On Friday, May 10, the David A. Clarke School of Law’s Hooding Ceremony was held at the University of the District of Columbia Theater of the Arts. The ceremony marked the successful completion of law school for 70 graduates. In the presence of 560 […]
Read MoreClass Notes May 2024
Class of 2016 Matthew Kaplan’16 has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as the Federal Co-Chairperson of the Great Lakes Authority. Class of 2006 Nima Kulkarni’06, incumbent Kentucky State Rep, has won the Democratic primary, receiving more than 75% of the vote. Class of 2004 Andrea Henson’04 was admitted to […]
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