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Welcome to Howard University School of Law

A Message From The Dean

It is my distinct honor and privilege to welcome you to Howard University School of Law. We are a community of dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners committed to unparalleled excellence in legal education, impactful scholarship and thought leadership, and social justice. Our rich history and tradition of producing leaders in law and public service inspire our ongoing efforts to champion racial equity and justice. I invite you to explore our vibrant community and learn more about the dynamic programs and opportunities that make Howard Law a special place to study law.

In Truth and Service,

Roger A. Fairfax Jr.
Dean and Professor of Law
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News & Events

Student leaders with Justice Jackson

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown-Jackson Discusses Life and the Law at Howard Law School

The anticipation and excitement at Howard University School of Law were palpable as U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sat down for a fireside chat with Dean Fairfax.
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HUSL Alumni Judges Gallery Unveiled

The Howard University School of Law kicked off Homecoming Week with a special event bringing HUSL alumni judges back to campus for a fireside chat with Dean Roger A. Fairfax, Jr., and the ribbon cutting and unveiling of the new HUSL Alumni Judges Gallery.
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Kristen Clarke Inspires Howard Law Community in Fireside Chat

Howard University School of Law recently welcomed Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice, for a highly anticipated fireside chat that drew nearly 100 members of the Howard Law community.
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Gina F. Adams, Howard Law Alumna, Named Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at FedEx Corporation

Howard University School of Law alumna Gina F. Adams has been appointed as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary of FedEx Corporation.
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Howard University Wins Second U.S. Department of Energy Clean Energy Prize

University's Ongoing Leadership in Environmental Justice Earns $400K for Clean Energy Programming.
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John Woods, Howard Law Professor Appointed to the World Bank-ICSID Panel

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PROGRAMS

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Virtual Tour

Join us on this virtual tour and learn about what makes Howard University of Law unique.

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Lecture Series Speakers, and Symposia

Howard University School of Law hosts a series of lectures each year which honor the name and legacy of a past deans Charles Hamilton Houston, James M. Nabrit Jr., C. Clyde Ferguson Jr., and Wiley A. Branton. Each of these deans served the law school during a critical era in history and all left a significant impression not only on the Howard University community but on the legal profession worldwide. The students, faculty, administration, and staff of the law school work together each year to find topics relevant to the current legal climate, particularly in areas of social justice, civil rights, human rights, and voting rights.

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