McKinney School of Law student organization receives national recognition
An IU Robert H. McKinney School of Law student organization was awarded for being one of the American Constitution Society’s most active chapters.
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
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The town had no attorney. So the mayor earned a law degree.
As mayor during the day and law student at night — and husband and father at all hours — Estabrook immediately ran into his first and primary obstacle: distance.
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McKinney School of Law continues to supply most attorneys to Indiana
In 2024, about 82% of McKinney’s graduates stayed in the state, compared with 33% from Maurer in Bloomington and 9% from the University of Notre Dame Law School in South Bend.
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New IU Indy program to blend sports management and law
When Horizon League Commissioner Julie Lach first heard the proposal for a new sports law program intended to prepare students for leadership roles in the sports industry, she not only thought it was fantastic, but also that it was a need.
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Web exclusive: IU symposium looks at free speech in academics
Titled “Raise Your Hand, Not Your Voice: Freedom of Speech in Higher Education,” the symposium will be hosted by the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis.
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Answer: This IU McKinney staffer just competed on “Jeopardy!” Question: Who is Mary Morris?
Five years after first applying to appear on the game show, Morris, 34, finally got the call to compete. Here’s how she fared.
After 25 years at McKinney, Tom Wilson isn’t done teaching
Although his teaching has focused more prominently on contract and real estate law, Tom Wilson has always had a strong passion for international studies
IU McKinney professor receives Guggenheim Fellowship for constitutional studies
Gerard Magliocca, professor at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, has authored six books on constitutional law.
McKinney School of Law to celebrate student, faculty artists at annual event
Submissions were accepted from current McKinney students, faculty, staff and alumni, and will be displayed in the Ruth Lilly Law Library’s commons area Feb. 16-20.
Zachary Potter: Finding closure and a renewed sense of purpose in the law
The Army’s decision to hold the negligent driver accountable provided closure and showed me the power of the law to bring justice, healing and a renewed sense of purpose.
Karen Bravo: Serving our state and community through legal education
As the dean of a public law school in Indiana, I am proud that our school both educates future lawyers—transforming law students into lawyers—and educates our community about the law.
Indiana Innocence Project accepted into global anti-wrongful conviction network
The project was founded in August last year out of the legacy of the Wrongful Conviction Clinic at the Indiana University McKinney School of Law
IndyBar: 280 New McKinney Students’ Oaths Remind Us of Our Responsibility as Lawyers to Preserving the Rule of Law
It is a propitious time for all of us who have the privilege and honor of teaching at the IU McKinney School of Law to reflect on instilling the new students with a deep understanding of and respect for the rule of law.
Indiana attorney shortage commission releases final report, recommendations
The Commission on Indiana’s Legal Future, tasked with brainstorming attorney shortage fixes, has released a final report packed with new recommendations and updates on ongoing initiatives.
Karen Bravo: Class of 2025 made great contributions, will make more
I am proud of the achievements of the Class of 2025 and of how well our law school’s mission of accessible and rigorous legal education help our students to realize their dreams.
Indiana Court of Appeals to hear oral arguments at IU McKinney
A three-judge panel will consider the appeal of Melvin Weaver, who was convicted of reckless homicide in a traffic death in Muncie.
Bill aimed at reducing state’s attorney shortage passes out of Indiana House committee
The Indiana House Ways and Means Committee has approved a bill that would establish a county deputy prosecuting attorney/public defender scholarship program and fund.
Riklin: Student groups help with connection and community
For me specifically, the Women’s Caucus at IU McKinney School of Law has had a huge impact on my law school experience.
Web exclusive: New IU McKinney symposium to encourage informed AI use
The Indiana University McKinney School of Law is adding a new symposium to its roster, focused on how leaders can work with, not against, artificial intelligence in the legal field.
Web Exclusive: Increase in law school applications means competitive year for prospective students
The Law School Admission Council says law school applications have risen 35% nationally from a year ago.
Bravo: Paying tribute to IU McKinney namesake, Robert H. McKinney
Mr. McKinney’s motto was “doing well by doing good,” and he exemplified this throughout his extraordinary life, serving his community, his state, and his nation with integrity and passion.
New lawyers look for opportunities as state tries to retain more Indiana law grads
Pay and location are often important considerations, as are workplace culture and professional development opportunities within a firm or public entity.
Externship program places law school students in state’s most lawyer-deprived areas
After her externship, attorney Chloe Carnes decided to stay in tiny Bloomfield and work in the Greene County Public Defender’s Office.
Law school deans weigh in on affirmative action ruling at Diversity in Law event
Indiana’s three law school deans explained how they are adapting to the changing admissions landscape and working to maintain diversity in their student bodies