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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September's Emerging Technologies Update is here! This month: a proposed Tenth Circuit rule requiring human review of AI-drafted filings, a report on lawyers moving to jobs at AI companies, and a survey on when arbitrators will and won't use AI. tinyurl.com/54jybfwe

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Welcome to #UChicagoLaw, Class of 2029! Selected from a pool of nearly 6,400 applicants, the class of 2029 hails from 34 states, 88 undergraduate institutions, and a remarkably wide range of academic and professional backgrounds. Read more about their orientation: buff.ly/nWTi6ra

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Dean of Students Brandi Welch and four #UChicagoLaw dean’s fellows share advice on effective notetaking in law school: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/five-no...

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congrats to Boone Jackson Ayala, entering @uchicagolaw.bsky.social student (AB'19, AM'21, PhD'26), who was a curatorial consultant on the new Special Collections exhibit Created Equal: The Premises and Promises of the Declaration of Independence. www.lib.uchicago.edu/collex/exhib...

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The August Emerging Technologies Update is available! Read about a new archive cataloging AI policies of American law schools, a federal court ruling on the discoverability of attorney-written generative AI document review prompts, and new research measuring how people use AI. tinyurl.com/yc6evfz9

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

@dangelolawlib.bsky.social is hiring! We are seeking a collaborative, forward-thinking colleague for the Scholarly Services Librarian role. All career stages are welcome to apply! For more information, including how to apply, visit apply.interfolio.com/191245

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

SSRN highlighted Professor Bray's co-authored article examining the Ten Commandments in public schools. See the post below for more information about the article and the link.

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

More than a quarter-century after its publication, a 1999 Cornell Law Review article by Professor Mary Anne Case was cited by Justice Sonia Sotomayor in a recent US Supreme Court opinion addressing sex classifications in school athletics.

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Professor Mary Anne Case’s Scholarship Cited in Supreme Court Opinion | University of Chicago Law School

More than a quarter-century after its publication, a law review article by Professor Mary Anne Case was cited in a recent US Supreme Court opinion addressing sex classifications in school…

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

UChicago Law Profs Sam Bray, ’05, and Eric Posner are featured in today’s @nytimes.com for two distinct scholarly works—one examining the Ten Commandments in public schools and the other analyzing more than two decades of Supreme Court oral arguments. buff.ly/sXwWZJG

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Sam Bray, '05, and Eric Posner Cited in New York Times for Two Different Scholarly Works | University of Chicago Law School

In today’s edition of “The Docket,” New York Times Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Adam Liptak mentions a recent paper co-authored by Professor Sam Bray and a study conducted by Professor Eric…

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American Bar Association @americanbar.org · 18/08/2026

#OnThisDay in 1920, the 19th Amendment was ratified, guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. Check out some quick facts about the road to women's suffrage from the ABA Division for Public Education: bit.ly/4z3pQYL

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Professor Randal C. “Randy” Picker, ’85, a beloved teacher, influential scholar, and devoted member of the University of Chicago community. We remember his extraordinary life and legacy: buff.ly/0HxNmo2

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

July's Emerging Technologies Update is available! This month, are officers'/directors' AI chats discoverable? Why hallucination sanctions may be a lawyer ethics problem. Plus, suspected AI cheating on a take-home exam at Brown led to an in-person final — and scores fell by half. tinyurl.com/2w5pbkmn

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

This week, we stopped by to cheer on our newest #UChicagoLaw alums as they took the Illinois bar exam. Our Admissions, Dean of Students, and Registrar teams were there with lunch, snacks, encouragement—and yes, even a little candy and Advil—to help them power through the day.

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

In a new @bloomberglaw.com podcast episode, Professor Sharon Fairley discusses why some federal district courts are keeping track of how many grand juries refuse to indict. Listen now:

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Bloomberg Law: Trump, Like English King, Pardons Companies - Bloomberg

Host June Grasso speaks with prominent attorneys and legal scholars, analyzing major legal issues and cases in the news.

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

"Our client and his family had placed so much trust in us, so seeing them awash with relief—seeing him get his life back—was a special moment." Students in our Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic helped secure a major victory for a client acquitted of all charges. Read more:

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Clinic Students Help Secure Not Guilty Verdict in First-Degree Murder Trial | University of Chicago Law School

The Law School’s Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic (CJJC) recently secured a major victory for an 18-year-old client who was facing charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and aggravated…

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The June Emerging Technologies Update is available! This update covers New York's new model rule on attorneys' use of AI in court filings, a precedential Ninth Circuit opinion sanctioning two attorneys for AI-hallucinated briefs, and more. Read it here www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/j...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Soon, America turns 250—and questions about its constitutional foundations and democratic future are as urgent as ever. We asked #UChicagoLaw faculty to share their perspectives on this milestone anniversary: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/faculty...

America 250: We asked our faculty: what's one lesson, institution, or idea from America's first 250 years that should help guide its future?

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

More than 100 students each year gain hands-on experience through #UChicagoLaw’s four student-run journals: Law Review, Legal Forum, Chicago Journal of International Law, and Business Law Review—building skills, connections, and confidence for legal careers.

Quote graphic that reads: Joining a student journal offers a distinct form of experimental learning. It mirrors aspects of legal practice not always captured in the classroom or internships. -Claire Parins, Senior Director of Academic Publications

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

What incentives shape political leaders? Profs. Aziz Huq and @tomginsburg.bsky.social examine executive power, accountability, corruption risks, and the constitutional structures that influence governance. www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/t...

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The Orange Bandit

Aziz Huq & Tom Ginsburg consider the constitutional and structural factors behind Donald Trump’s runaway corruption and self-dealing.

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Dean @adamchilton.bsky.social was recently highlighted by the National Law Review as one of the law deans driving AI innovation in legal education. buff.ly/TqI4sCu

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Professor Samuel Bray's scholarship was cited by Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a dissenting opinion issued today, marking the third time this Term that Bray’s scholarship has appeared in a US Supreme Court opinion. buff.ly/aWyWby0

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Friday, June 19 was Juneteenth! If you are interested in learning more about this important holiday, including how it came to be, please check out our news post www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/j...

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The May Emerging Technologies Update is available! This update covers a review of Anthropic’s new access-to-justice program, an audit of errors in court filings that finds most are likely not attributable to AI, and more. Read it here www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/m...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

“The only way they were able to identify people was to illegally arrest them and then use this technology in order to identify them.” Prof. @nicolehallett.bsky.social is raising alarm over DHS expanding its use of iris-scanning tech during immigration raids via @npr.org:

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ICE is spending millions of dollars on iris scanners, expanding its arsenal of tech tools

ICE is expanding its use of iris recognition technology, with plans to deploy hundreds of scanning devices across the country. The practice raises concerns among privacy experts that the Department of...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

In her new scholarship, @fpeterson.bsky.social, Prof. of Law, argues there is often a major gap between the law “on the books” and the law people actually experience in practice. 📄 Read the full paper: buff.ly/mZPk1OT

"The Limits of Text" by Farah Peterson, Professor of Law.

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

From a collection of essays with rare insights into the state of New Zealand’s democracy to a memoir, written in German, that offers a renewed sense of hope — here is a roundup of books recently published by our #UChicagoLaw alumni: buff.ly/ludmyYw

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

The Law School unveiled a portrait honoring Geoffrey R. Stone, '71, recognizing more than five decades of impact on constitutional law, academic leadership, and the principles of free expression that continue to shape universities nationwide. Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/law-sch...

Prof. Stone in front of a painting of himself in a gold frame.

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The April Emerging Technologies Update is available! This update covers a new suit by xAI and the Department of Justice challenging a Colorado Law on algorithmic bias, a working paper on the use of AI by self-represented litigants and more. Read here www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/a...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Adam Liptak, NYT correspondent and inaugural journalist-in-residence at the Constitutional Law Institute, examined rapid-fire decisions, real-time reporting, and the tension between transparency and confidentiality at the 2026 Constitutional Law Conference. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/adam-li...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The scholarship of Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum will be the subject of a six-month study circle sponsored by a non-profit organization in Bangladesh this fall. Both in-person and virtual participation options are available. Learn more and register:

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Study Circle in Bangladesh Will Explore the Scholarship of Martha C. Nussbaum | University of Chicago Law School

The scholarship of Martha C. Nussbaum, renowned author and philosopher, will be the subject of a six-month study circle sponsored by a non-profit organization in Bangladesh this fall.The program,…

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We are thrilled to share Prof. Alison LaCroix has been named the speaker for the University of Chicago’s Convocation on June 6, as part of the campus-wide celebration of the Class of 2026. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/alison-...

Prof. Alison LaCroix named speaker for UChicago's Convocation ceremony

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Congratulations to the University of Chicago Law Review on the 2026 Symposium!

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

A study by Prof. Jonathan Masur analyzing the Bordeaux wine market found that brands with linguistically distinct names consistently command higher prices and these results have important implications for trademark law and policy. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/does-ha...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

At the 2026 Malyi Lecture, Vicki Jackson (@hls.harvard.edu) makes the case: democracy depends on “knowledge institutions”—and they’re under pressure. What happens when shared facts erode? Read more: www.law.uchicago.edu/news/knowled...

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

The March Emerging Technologies Update is available! This month covers a survey on the AI usage of federal judges, a report on the use of AI-related performance metrics in executive pay plans, and more. Read here www.lib.uchicago.edu/about/news/m...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

AI might get the answer right—but can it earn our trust? On April 16, join us for the 2026 Ryerson Lecture as Prof. Eric Posner explores how AI is reshaping the future of courts, legal decision-making, and the role of judges in society. Register today: universityevents.wufoo.com/forms/z1rpm3...

Eric Posner to present 2026 Ryerson Lecture on AI and the future of law

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

How are courts approaching liability for social media platforms? #UChicagoLaw Prof. Omri Ben-Shahar weighs in on shifting legal frameworks in a new @wsj.com article.

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Meta Is in Risky Legal Territory After Back-to-Back Court Losses

Social-media giants are confronting a potential flood of litigation challenging the design of their products.

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

What does it mean to be a lawyer in a world increasingly dominated by AI? A #UChicagoLaw course called Generative AI in Legal Practice takes a deep and critical dive into this question. www.law.uchicago.edu/news/uchicag...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Prof. Martha C. Nussbaum explores the intersection of art and political thought on The Brian Lehrer Show. As she discusses in her new book, Republic of Love: Opera and Political Freedom, opera is far more than performance, it’s a lens for understanding democracy.

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Opera and Democracy | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC

Martha C. Nussbaum reflects on opera as an arm of the Enlightenment movement.

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D'Angelo Law Library, University of Chicago @dangelolawlib.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

SSRN highlighted a forthcoming book chapter authored by @uchicagolaw.bsky.social professor, Aziz Z. Huq. For more information about the chapter, including a link to the reading, please see the post below.

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thechicagoforum.bsky.social @thechicagoforum.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Chicago Forum Faculty Director @tomginsburg.bsky.social shares his perspective on the ongoing conflict in Iran, analyzing the situation from an international law viewpoint. news.uchicago.edu/story/whats-...

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What’s next for Iran—and the world?

In Q&A, UChicago experts discuss regime change, the legal basis for military action, and global fallout from the U.S.-Israel attack

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The University of Chicago Legal Forum @uchilegalforum.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

We are pleased to announce the Legal Forum’s 2026–2027 Editorial Board! We extend our sincere congratulations to this distinguished group and look forward to the thoughtful scholarship and leadership they will bring to the journal in the coming year.

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UChicago Law Review @uchilrev.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Professor @sanjukta.bsky.social identifies and explores the normative role of the self-coordinating market as the crux of the disagreement between L&E and LPE.

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UChicago Law Review @uchilrev.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Volume 93.2 is now live, featuring pieces from our Spring 2025 Symposium—Law & Economics (L&E) vs. Law & Political Economy (LPE): A Debate. You can find them all here: lawreview.uchicago.edu.

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

On the southern edge of Lake Michigan in Whiting, Indiana, a group of surfers began asking a simple but urgent question: what’s in the water? That’s when #UChicagoLaw's Abrams Environmental Law Clinic stepped in to help.

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For the Fun of the Surf

In northwest Indiana, there’s a 20-mile stretch of Lake Michigan that’s dominated by industry. It’s some of the dirtiest water in the lake, but it's also home to some of the biggest waves anywhere on ...

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Knight First Amendment Institute @knightcolumbia.org · 23/02/2026

For our Reconstructing Free Expression series, @genevievelakier.bsky.social looks at why the First Amendment fails to fulfill its anti-authoritarian role, and what doctrinal changes can be made to facilitate the creation of a more anti-authoritarian public sphere. knightcolumbia.org/blog/the-ant...

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The Anti-Authoritarian First Amendment and Its Limits

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

At a moment when remedies and judicial power are central to public debate, Prof. Samuel L. Bray's article offers a historically grounded and forward-looking account of how equity evolves. 📄 Read more: bit.ly/3MOqRk2

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

"There have been plenty of cases in the past where the Court has said that some action was unlawful or even unconstitutional, but for various reasons...people just don't get back the money that they've paid in those cases," Prof. Jonathan Masur via @abc7.bsky.social:

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Letter from Pritzker campaign, Chicago-area company in SCOTUS tariffs case demand refunds

A letter from JB Pritzker's campaign and a Chicago-area toy company, a plaintiff in the Supreme Court tariffs case who President Trump called "sleezebags," are demanding refunds from the government af...

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UChicago Law @uchicagolaw.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

"People tend to associate democratic erosion with election interference and violent police crackdowns. But there’s a quieter tell that a democracy is endangered: the dissolution of laws that protect public money," Prof. Aziz Z. Huq writes in @nytopinion.nytimes.com:

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Opinion | Trump Is Raising Billions in Federal Funds. That’s Not a Good Thing.

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