Leadership during this period:
Howard H. Ogden (College of Law Dean, 1910-1915)
Francis X. Busch (College of Law Dean - Evening Division 1913-1915, College of Law Dean, 1915-1925)
Milestones:
1912:
Illinois College of Law acquired by DePaul University. Both schools were experiencing declining enrollments, due to a fluctuating economy, and the merger proved to be beneficial to both institutions. The university’s enrollment doubled to approximately 400 students. Howard Ogden became the first non-Catholic trustee of the university and dean of the College of Law.
1913:
College of Law day division moved to North side campus building at Webster and Kenmore. Francis X. Busch (1879-1975) named as dean of the evening division, which remained at a separate downtown location (First, 301 Erie St. then 207 South Wabash Ave.)
1915:
On January 28th, Howard Ogden died. The law school passes to the university- Day and evening divisions merge under Dean Busch. Both divisions (along with the College of Commerce) relocated to the Tower Building at 6 North Michigan Ave.
1916:
Eleanor Blanche MacCarthy, the first woman to enroll after the merger, graduates with an LL.B. and a Ph.D.
New York Board of Regents recognizes DePaul College of Law, allowing graduates to practice in New York.
College of Law enrollment continues at approximately 200 student per year.