Law

ABA Pro Bono Publico Award presented to Marquette University Law School
The Pro Bono Publico Award honors the work of the Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics.

Marquette Law School honored by American Bar Association for volunteer legal clinics
Marquette University Law School has received the 2026 Pro Bono Publico Award from the American Bar Association for its Marquette Volunteer Legal Clinics, recognizing its commitment to volunteer legal services for low-income and disadvantaged persons. This is only the fourth time that the awards, begun in 1984, have recognized a law school’s work. Marquette Law…

First-year law student awarded Fulbright Specialist Program award
Ryan Maxwell, Marquette law student, has been awarded a Fulbright Specialist Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board.

Get to know: David Crowley, Oct. 14
Currently serving his second term, Crowley was the youngest county executive and the first Black leader in the role when he was elected in 2020.

Marquette Law Poll finds that Wisconsin governor’s race remains tight; Crowley 49%, Tiffany 46% among likely 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 that, in the race for governor, Democrat David Crowley is supported by 49% of likely voters and Republican Tom Tiffany is supported by 46%, with 5% undecided. Among all registered voters,…

Get to know: WI Attorney General Josh Kaul, Oct. 6
Join the Lubar Center for Public Policy Research and Civic Education for lunch, conversation and community with Attorney General Josh Kaul.

Ask a Constitutional Scholar: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Blockbuster Decisions on Voting Rights, Executive Power and Birthright Citizenship, Sept. 24
Join MKE Roots and Civic Dialogues for Ask a Constitutional Scholar: Understanding the Supreme Court’s Blockbuster Decisions on Voting Rights, Executive Power and Birthright Citizenship on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Sensenbrenner Hall Eisenberg Reading Room (304). Register online. Prof. Chistine Kexel Chabot, associate professor at Marquette University…

On the Issues: Marquette Law School Poll, Sept. 30
Marquette University Law School will bring the results of a new statewide poll on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

Marquette Law School Poll finds approval of United States Supreme Court declines from 47% to 43%
Also: A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds approval of the United States Supreme Court dipped to 43% in September, down from 47% in July. Disapproval rose to 57% in September, from 53% two months earlier. Approval in September is the second lowest rating since January 2025. The changes in approval of the…

New Marquette Law School national survey finds Democrats expand lead on congressional ballots; Trump approval declines
Also: A new Marquette Law School Poll national survey finds 54% of likely voters saying they will vote for a Democrat in congressional elections in November, while 41% say they will vote for a Republican. In July, the Democratic advantage was 51% to 45%. The recent results for the congressional vote among likely voters are…