Our May 12 Diploma Ceremony provided a chance to celebrate our Class of 2019 graduates. The Honorable Roger L. Gregory, Chief Judge of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, expressed his confidence in the class during his remarks at the ceremony, and told graduates to never be at peace with injustice. The celebratory weekend included recognition of the contributions and achievements of members of the class, distinguished citizen lawyers and faculty.

 

Go to our Commencement page to read stories and view photos and videos

According to the most recent employment data released by the ABA, the Law School came in 11th among U.S. law schools in percentage of Class of 2018 graduates that secured full-time, long-term federal judicial clerkships. Joining us in the top 11 are Yale, Stanford, University of Chicago, University of Virginia, Harvard, U.C. Berkeley, University of Michigan, Duke, Vanderbilt and University of Texas.

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Dean Douglas appointed a Task Force to facilitate our continued work to ensure that every member of our diverse community feels fully welcomed, respected and valued. The Task Force will post updates after each of its monthly meetings. 

 

Read the recent updates

Alumni Weekend in April was amazing! We look forward to seeing everyone next year on April 3 & 4 at Alumni Weekend 2020. 

 

Watch it!  Alumni Weekend 2019 Highlights

There is so much happening in our nine clinics and in our Virginia Coastal Policy Center. If you haven't seen our spring newsletter yet, please take a peek!

The Virginia Coastal Policy Center held a day-long Resilience Funding Forum on May 3 that brought experts together to discuss innovative options for coastal localities.

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This year, 109 of our students received summer public service fellowships totaling $288,354. They will assist 100 organizations in 18 states, D.C., and 14 countries.

Class of 2019 graduates plan to practice in 18 states - CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, IL, MA, MD, NC, NY, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WV!

 

If you're hiring for entry-level positions (or know someone who is), please email Ramona Sein ('97) in the Office of Career Services. She can forward the Class of 2019 Resume Book or just the resumes for JDs who want to work in your state.  

 

Marshall-Wythe is 240 years young and still going strong! If you have already made a gift to the Law School this fiscal year, thank you!  If you have not, please help ensure many more years of success by making a gift by June 30.  

You can give online at law.wm.edu/giving.

Gifts can be made online until midnight on June 30.  

or via mail at 

William & Mary Law School

P.O. Box 3527

Williamsburg, VA 23187-3527

Checks must be received by June 30.     

 

or via phone at 

Office of Development & Alumni Affairs at (757) 221-3795

Calls must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, June 28.