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Fowler Law Announces New Criminal Law Emphasis Program for JD Students
Between six distinguished JD emphasis certificate programs and two joint degree options, current Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law students have numerous choices to direct their studies into high-impact career paths. Next year, they’ll have another option, with the addition of the law school’s new Criminal Law Emphasis Program, our seventh certificate offering.
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Fowler School of Law Teams Show Strong Results at International Mediation Competition
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law competition teams claimed four titles last weekend at the International Law School Mediation Tournament in Chicago. Team members Jade McKenzie (JD ’16), Jeremy Talcott (JD ’16), Shane Micheil (JD ’16), Kyle Hindin (JD ’16), Weston O’Connor (JD ’17) and Markeshia Moore (JD ’17) competed against 52 teams
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Incoming Dean Matthew Parlow on the Future of Fowler Law
After eight years away from Chapman University Fowler School of Law, former Professor Matthew Parlow will return to lead as Dean this July. His return to Southern California comes after serving as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Marquette University Law School. His emphasis areas include sports law, land use and urban redevelopment. In
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Fowler School of Law Social Justice Symposium Addresses Important Issues of Immigration, Race and Criminal Justice
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law’s Diversity Initiative Symposium and Publication hosted its inaugural symposium, Blinded Justice: A Discussion About Whether the Legal System Values and Protects Diverse Communities , on March 3, 2016. The symposium invited both legal practitioners and social activists for a candid discussion about unequal justice in diverse communities.
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Fowler Tax Law Clinic on Short List of Schools Receiving Maximum IRS Grant
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that it has given a $100,000 grant through its Low Income Taxpayers Clinic (LITC) program to the Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Tax Law Clinic for its work supporting low income taxpayers. Through the LITC program, the IRS awards up to $100,000
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Fowler Law Diversity Initiative Student Group Presents Inaugural Symposium
UPDATE MARCH 3, 2016: Due to a family matter, our planned co-keynote speaker, Paulette Brown, will not be able to attend the symposium. We apologize for any inconvenience. Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law’s Diversity Initiative Symposium and Publication will host its inaugural symposium, Blinded Justice: A Discussion About Whether the
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10th Annual Diversity Week Highlights Fowler Law's Ongoing Commitment to Diversity
This week marks Fowler School of Law’s 10th annual Diversity Week celebration, a law school event that showcases the school’s commitment to providing an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment. Past Diversity Week events have included special speakers, panel presentations, international food fairs, and symposia. Hosted by the administration and student organizations, the activities provide an
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Michigan State University College of Law Associate Dean Presents “Immigration Law and the Family” at Chapman Dialogue
On February 8, Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law welcomed David B. Thronson, Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Professor of Law at Michigan State University College of Law, to deliver the second installment of the 2016 Chapman Dialogue Lecture Series. His presentation, “Immigration Law and the Family,” was followed by an interactive discussion
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Annual Diversity Day Shows the Benefits of Higher Education to Local Middle and High School Students
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law hosted its annual Diversity Day on Saturday, February 20, 2016. Organized by the Office of Admission in conjunction with the Minority Law Students Association, the event was an inspiring and thought-provoking opportunity to shed light on diversity in the legal profession, illuminating the path to success for
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Fowler Professor Hugh Hewitt to Join Next Republican Presidential Debate as Co-Panelist on CNN
Chapman University Dale E. Fowler School of Law Professor Hugh Hewitt will again pose questions to the 2016 Republican presidential candidates tonight during the next Republican primary debate, which airs on CNN, Telemundo and the Salem Radio Network at 5:30 p.m. PST. Professor Hewitt will join CNN’s Chief Political Correspondent Dana Bash and Telemundo News anchor Maria