MSU College of Law

Another year is coming to a close, and it’s time to celebrate the Class of 2026 as they take their next step forward 🎓✨While it’s never easy to say goodbye, we are so grateful for the energy, dedication, and spirit you’ve brought to the Spartan community! 💚🤍

Celebrating 25 years of the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute 🎉 We are grateful to all who joined us in honoring this milestone and the continued impact of the Trial Practice Institute. Read more about Geoffrey Fieger and the institute here: law.msu.edu/news-and-event…

MSU Law Professor Justin Simard has received the university’s top Teacher-Scholar Award, becoming only the third faculty member in the college’s history to earn this honor. Read the full story here: law.msu.edu/news-and-event…

A great turnout for this year’s Animal and Natural Resource Law Review Symposium! Thank you to our incredible speakers for sharing their insight and to everyone who joined us for such an engaging and important conversation.

Professor David Favre is retiring as a founding leader in animal law, helping transform a once non-existent field into a global movement. Read about Favre's career highlights, fond memories and the legacy he's made over 50-years here: law.msu.edu/news-and-event…

Join us online to watch the final round of competition! The Awards ceremony will follow the final round. Register to watch here: bit.ly/4sOsihJ

Registration is now open for our upcoming symposium exploring the future of climate and energy law. Learn more and register here: eventbrite.com/e/deregulation…

Last Call for judge and student bailiff volunteers! Be part of MSU Law's 5th Annual Gender + Sexuality Moot Court Competition. Witness teams from law schools around the country argue for top honors March 21-22, 2026. Learn more and sign up here: law.msu.edu/gender-sexuali…

For the second year in a row, Michigan State University College of Law won the Shapero Cup Regional Moot Court Competition in Detroit. Full story: law.msu.edu/news-and-event…

MSU Law was proud to contribute to Ethics Week with a conversation featuring reporter Dave Boucher (@freep) and Professor Justin Simard. The discussion explored state ethics laws, professional codes, and public trust. Thanks to everyone who joined us!

For over 15 years, Michigan State University’s Immigration Law Clinic has served community members, students, and faculty while advocating for vulnerable immigrant populations. Read the full story in The State News: statenews.com/article/2026/0…:

The Annual Recruitment Fair returned on Friday, bringing students and employers together for panels, networking, and career conversations. A special thanks to our alumni employers who returned to campus, as well as our employer partners and campus colleagues. Go Green!

Calling all lawyers, judges, law school graduates and law students! Be part of MSU Law's 5th Annual Gender + Sexuality Moot Court Competition. Witness teams from law school around the country argue for top honors. Learn more and sign-up at law.msu.edu/gender-sexuali…

MSU Law’s Public Defender Clinic is already making a statewide impact. Founded by Director Bradley Hall, the clinic gives students hands-on criminal defense experience while serving real clients across Michigan. Read the full story on MSU Today: msutoday.msu.edu/news/2026/01/p…

Strong conversations. Strong connections. Strong community. 💚⚖️

Your summer plans might take you to Japan 🇯🇵🌏 Join us for the Japan Summer Program info session on January 27 from 5:40–6:40 p.m. in Room 345!

Nothing better than seeing Spartans leading the way! 💚 MSU Law welcomed the Young Lawyers Section, including several MSU alum. As Michigan’s oldest and second-largest young lawyer group, YLS connects and inspires young lawyers. Excited to see more Spartans join the community!

Fall semester brought new friends, big wins, and lots of smiles. Here’s to doing it again this spring. See you Monday, Spartans! 💐💚

Did you know MSU Law hosts the only clinic in the nation solely dedicated to defending student speech & press rights? For 15 years, Spartans have been teaching, defending, and shaping the future of free expression. Read the full story on MSU Today: msutoday.msu.edu/news/2025/12/f…

At MSU College of Law, learning meets action. In our Public Defender Clinic, students help public defenders handle preconviction appeals, ensuring clients have access to the representation they deserve. Learn more: communityengagedlearning.msu.edu/index-reports/…