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The University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor is one of the world’s finest institutions of legal education. Housed in the Cook Quadrangle on the University of Michigan’s central campus, the Law School is unmatched for beauty and is superbly functional for its residential and scholarly community. The School has a sizable and diverse faculty, with many preeminent in their fields. The careers of
08/21/2026
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Professor Timothy Pinto, ’97, to the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect.
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Professor Timothy Pinto Joins State Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect | University of Michigan Law School Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Professor Timothy Pinto, ’97, to the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect.
Part 2 of our interviews with incoming 1Ls at orientation. 💙💛
Video description: 1Ls speak into a mini mic during the 1L BBQ in the Law Quad.
We spoke with incoming 1Ls at the orientation BBQ and asked them a little about their background and what they’d like to ask their future self at graduation?
And mark your calendars because they will be answering these questions in 3 years!
Video description: students are in the Law Quad, speaking into a mini microphone.
08/19/2026
Orientation comes to a close with the Commitment to Integrity Ceremony.
The Honorable Sara L. Ellis, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, outlined the professional obligations that require students to conduct themselves with the highest levels of honor and integrity.
There are optional (recommended!) orientation sessions Thursday and an excursion to the Ann Arbor Farmer’s Market on Saturday so please join if you are able!
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1. Wide-angle view of Judge Ellis reciting the Commitment to Integrity to the 1Ls, LLMs, and SJDs.
2. Looking from behind Judge Ellis to the left side of the classroom, with students holding their hands in the air and reciting the Commitment.
3. Looking from behind Judge Ellis to the right side of the classroom, with students holding their hands in the air and reciting the Commitment.
4. Judge Ellis smiles as she talks about the importance of remembering who you are and doing the right thing.
5. A wide-angle view of the classroom showing the entire group of JDs, SJDs, and LLMs.
6. A final wide-angle view of the entire classroom during the ceremony.
08/18/2026
Margaret Hannon, ’05, will serve as the next assistant dean for admissions at the University of Michigan Law School. She joined the Michigan Law faculty in 2013; since 2019, she has been a clinical professor of law in the Legal Practice Program.
“I love teaching and wasn’t looking to leave the faculty; in fact, there’s really no job other than this that I would leave legal writing to do. And I wouldn’t want to be an admissions dean anywhere else. I love this institution, and the idea of being able to be that person who makes a difference for so many students is truly a unique opportunity.”
Hannon rose to the top of a highly competitive, nationwide search, said Neel Sukhatme, the David A. Breach Dean of Law and professor of law.
“Margaret has worked closely with students throughout their 1L experience, giving her a deep understanding of the transition into law school and the needs of prospective and incoming students. She is also a proud Michigan Law alum with a deep commitment to this institution and to student success. I am confident that she brings the judgment, leadership, and enthusiasm that will serve our admissions team and the Law School well.”
Hannon succeeds Sarah Zearfoss, ’92, who has led the Law School’s admissions efforts since 2001. In May, Zearfoss announced a phased retirement that will take full effect at the end of the 2026–2027 academic year.
Read more: https://michigan.law.umich.edu/news/margaret-hannon-05-appointed-michigan-laws-next-assistant-dean-admissions
Say hello to the Michigan Law Class of 2029! 👋
Video description: The Class of 2029 yells “Go Blue” during a group photo in the Law Quad.
08/18/2026
The University of Michigan Board of Regents announced Dr. C. Cybele Raver as its choice to become the university’s 17th president. The Board will hold a special meeting on Sept. 1 to take a formal vote. Pending approval, Dr. Raver’s appointment will take effect Dec. 1. Dr. Raver, currently the provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, is a nationally recognized leader in higher education. myumi.ch/xjwJm
08/18/2026
Day 1 of orientation in the books. ✅
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1. Dean Z, Christa, and Kyle smile in a Hutchins Hall classroom where they were welcoming incoming 1Ls.
2. 1Ls eat lunch under the maize and blue circus tent in the Law Quad.
3. 2L Lucy leads a group of students on a tour through the law campus.
4. 2L Michael leads a tour of LLMs through the law campus.
5. Deans Zearfoss and Hannon in the Admissions and Financial Aid office.
6. Four 1Ls stand for a photo together in the Hutchins courtyard.
7. 3 1Ls sitting in chairs in the Hutchins courtyard smile for a photo.
8. A group of 1Ls gets to know each other at a table in the Aikens Commons, aka Upper Commons, aka UpCo.
9. Same caption as 8 but of a different table. :)
10. Okay, this is 3 photos in a row of a table of 1Ls getting to know each other.
11. Five exchange students squeeze together onto a bench in the Hutchins courtyard.
12. This is yet another group of students hanging out in UpCo.
13. For the last time, I promise, this is a group of students hanging out in UpCo.
14. Dean of Admissions Sarah Zearfoss giving her last Orientation welcome speech to the Class of 2029.
15. Dean Neel Sukhatme address the Class of 2029 in Hutchins Hall 100.
16. Dean of Career Planning Ramji Kaul talks to the Class of 2029 in Hutchins Hall 100.
17. Professor Jeff Zhang is called out for sitting among the Class of 2029 during Dean Kaul’s remarks.
18. Professor Jeff Zhang talks about law school life while walking down the aisle in Hutchins 100.
Rising 2L Sophie took a break from her summer work with CRLI @ MLaw to show us one of her favorite spots in Ann Arbor, TeaHaus.
Video description: Sophie packs up her laptop in Jeffries Hall, then walks across Ann Arbor to TeaHaus, where she talks about life at Michigan Law.
08/12/2026
One of our favorite memories from last semester: Law vs. Ross at Crisler.
MLaw came back from a double-digit deficit in the final minutes of the game to defeat Ross 53-51.
📸 Photos by Professor Thomas Knox.
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1. A Law team photo in front of their cheering fans after they beat Ross and hoisted the championship trophy.
2. Starting lineup announcements pregame.
3. The MLaw team huddle before the game.
4. Three students hold up signs they made for the game.
5. Wide angle view of the crowd and court in Crisler.
6. A Law student pulls up for a jumper over a Ross defender.
7. A Law student brutally crosses over a Ross player before draining a 3.
8. A Law student bringing the ball up the court in front of the crowd of law students.
9. Coach Niko, Dean Z, and Dean Kaul talk to their team during a timeout.
10. A Law player turns the corner on a Ross player.
11. The law student section from across the arena.
12. A Law player drives to the hoop and puts in a layup over a Ross defender.
13. Law students hold up signs they made for players on the team.
14. Late in the game, a Law player drives to the hoop on a fast break.
15. Also late in the game, a Law player makes a solid drive to the hoop for a layup.
16. The Law bench clears after time expires and they have won the game.
17. The Law crowd goes bananas after the huge comeback win.
18. The Law players hold up the trophy and celebrate on the court.
19. Law and Ross players get together for a group team photo after the game.