College of Law News

DePaul Law's 2024 Commencement Ceremony

On May 18, the College of Law held its Commencement Ceremony at the Chicago Theater. Stephen V. D'Amore ('94), incoming Chairman of Winston & Strawn LLP, addressed the graduates.

Student Bar Association president Haley Pennington ('24) provided the student address and Safia Siddiqui ('24) performed the national anthem.

Watch recording of the livestream here, and the full commence photo gallery can be viewed here.

Join Athletics for the 2024 Blue Demon Coaches Caravan

Join DePaul alumni, fans, and friends on the road this summer for the 2024 Blue Demon Coaches Caravan!

Tuesday, June 25

Pinstripes

1150 Willow Rd., Northbrook, IL

6–7:30 p.m.

Register for this event.

Tuesday, July 30

Rock Bottom Warrenville

28256 Diehl Rd., Warrenville, IL

6–7:30 p.m.

Register for this event.

Tuesday, August 27

South Suburbs

Location TBD

6–7:30 p.m.

Registration coming soon. 

The Caravan will include appearances from Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy, newly appointed men's basketball head coach Chris Holtmann, women's basketball head coach Doug Bruno and other DePaul head coaches. 

Online Certificate in Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law

The College of Law and Jarvis College of Computing and Digital Media (CDM) have partnered to meet the fast-growing market need for highly skilled data privacy, risk management and compliance professionals by offering a unique, interdisciplinary Certificate in Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Law.

Open to both legal, technology and other professionals, this innovative program is one of the first in the country to offer foundational training in both technology and law. By completing six courses that are designed and taught by prominent law and computer science faculty, students will: 

• Acquire foundational knowledge at the intersection of law and technology
• Learn to identify and solve critical issues in data privacy and cybersecurity law
• Develop effective communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration 
• Learn to implement innovative strategies to address complex challenges in the field

Volunteer to Serve on the Moot Court Alumni Board

The College of Law seeks alumni who have demonstrated an interest in or participated in moot court, and who practice in the areas of appellate, litigation, criminal or civil law. Board members will work directly with faculty members advising DePaul's Moot Court Society and other board members. Activities include mooting, coaching and advising students on appellate practice techniques. If interested in joining the Moot Court Alumni Board, please email James Redmond for an application.

Applications are due June 30, 2024.

Questions? Email Jody Marcucci, moot court faculty advisor. 

DePaul Law Career Closet: Donations Requested

A new Career Closet is open for all College of Law students in need of interview wear. Law Career Services is currently welcoming donations of the following gently worn and dry-cleaned items:

• Suits
• Blouses
• Dress shoes
• Ties
• Belts
• Briefcases
• Accessories

Please drop off all items Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Law Career Services Suite (third floor of the College of Law) or in the Admissions Office (first floor of the College of Law). If you have any questions about your donations and/or the Career Closet, please email law_career@depaul.edu. Thank you in advance to all our generous College of Law alumni and friends!

Rinn Law Library: DePaul Law History Timeline

The Rinn Law Library is proud to share the following historical timeline of the College of Law. The timeline covers significant events and milestones in the history of DePaul Law and was developed by staff and administration in the Rinn Law Library.

As with all historical research, the timeline is a work in progress, and your comments and ideas on historic events are welcome. Please send your feedback to RinnLawLibrary@depaul.edu.