Law

On the Issues: How the States Got Their Shapes, Sept. 2
Marquette University Law School will host “On the Issues: How the States Got Their Shapes,” on Wednesday, Sept. 2, beginning at 12:15 p.m. in Eckstein Hall.

Marquette Law Poll finds Crowley leading Tiffany among likely voters, tied among all registered voters
Also: Please note: Complete Poll results and methodology information can be found online at law.marquette.edu/poll A new Marquette Law School Poll of Wisconsin finds Democrat David Crowley leading Republican Tom Tiffany among likely voters by 49% to 44%, with 7% undecided. The race for governor, which will come to a head with the election on…

On the Issues: Marquette Law School Poll, Aug. 26
Marquette University Law School will share the results of a new statewide poll on Wednesday, Aug. 26, in an in-person event in Eckstein Hall.

Marquette Law students win international tax competition
A team of Marquette University Law School students outperformed competitors from around the world, earning top honors in a prestigious international tax law competition.

Marquette Law Poll memo: A look at 2026 primary polling in Wisconsin
Campaigns matter, and a chaotic last month in the Wisconsin Democratic primary is a prime example. In the Marquette Law School Poll’s final survey of Wisconsin voters, July 22-27, Francesca Hong received 38%. Her unofficial vote total in the Aug. 11 primary election is 39.3%. And 34% said they were undecided. The remarkable difference between…

Law School spotlight: Prof. José Girón
Combining insights from criminal law, organizational theory, history, economics and comparative theory, his research explores how the structure of policing and criminal justice institutions influences their behavior.

Marquette Law School Poll finds national approval of Supreme Court now at 47%, has remained below 50% since November 2025
Also: A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 47% of adults approve of the way the United States Supreme Court is handling its job, while 53% disapprove. In May, 46% approved and 54% disapproved. Approval has remained below 50% since November 2025, after an approval rating consistently above 50% for the first half…

New Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds inflation and cost of living the most important issue; economy next most important
Also: A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds inflation and the cost of living is rated the most important issue by 35% of the public. This has been the top issue for the public in each Marquette poll this year. The national economy is the next highest rated, with 15% saying it is…

Some Reflections on the Declaration of Independence
Dean Joseph D. Kearney reflected on the Declaration of Independence in remarks to the Rotary Club of Milwaukee earlier this month. He was introduced by James T. Barry III. Thank you, Jim, for your kind introduction. This is a humbling invitation, for two reasons in particular. First, we could save time by my simply reading…
