HERE, WE HUMANIZE EACH CONTROVERSY WE EXAMINE AND CHALLENGE STUDENTS TO SERVE CLIENTS, AND THE COURTS, WITH THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE ETHICAL & MORAL STANDARDS. LAWYERS WITH THIS ETHICAL COMMITMENT ARE THE
GLUE
FOR A
CIVILIZED,
ORDERED, AND JUST SOCIETY.
50 YEARS OF THE POSITIVE, THE GOOD, THE NECESSARY.
Across a half-century, we’ve remained focused on preparing lawyers to make a positive impact across industries, in their communities, and in others’ lives.
THE GOOD THE LAW REPRESENTS OUR STANDING AS DELAWARE’S FIRST LAW SCHOOL THE FAMILY WE MAKE ON THIS CAMPUS AND OUR UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY IT’S PRIDE IN
As stewards of the law here in America’s undisputed corporate capital. As pioneers at the nation’s first and only law school with a program centered around dignity. As the legacy of this highly regarded community— professors and peers, alumni and legal legends—who lend us their counsel and who first helped us see ourselves as lawyers.
THE SOUND OF DELAWARE LAW WOULD ROAR FOR ADVOCACY, ETHICS, AND JUSTICE.
80%
So many of us were the first in our family to dream of making a life in the law and, through it, making a difference for others. We see the promise in each other. And we are quick to reciprocate support for one another.
Here, professors and peers double as our students’ champions. Your professional preparation, personal well-being, and academic and career success is their greatest priority. And we share the belief that we’re called to serve clients and the courts with the highest ethical and moral standards.
Revered legal experts and leaders, Delaware Law faculty stand on the justice system’s biggest stages and huddle with those most in need of their counseling. Working sideby-side in classrooms and clinics, they remind us to fight for ethical corporate citizenship and to raise our voices for the people in the back of the room.
8,000+
Whatever your field, or fields, of interest, our specialized programs will help you shape your future within the law and use it to create positive change.
One of the nation’s first schools to offer environmental law, Delaware Law’s legacy continues through the Global Environmental Rights Institute where you’ll collaborate with expert faculty on scholarship and action that promote environmental interests—locally and globally—from energy to climate change legislation.
Wilmington is the center of corporate law and home to the Delaware Court of Chancery—the nation’s top forum for resolving business disputes. Through our Institute of Delaware Corporate and Business Law , you’ll learn directly from leading legal practitioners of boardroom accountability.
CORPORATE AND BUSINESS DIGNITY RIGHTS
The hub of our criminal law program, the Taishoff Advocacy, Technology, and Public Service Institute connects you with hands-on experiences like the nationally recognized Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, where you’ll have the dedicated guidance of practicing-lawyer faculty as you cultivate the skills of ethical and effective representation.
The Family Health Law & Policy Institute’s collaborative relationships with leaders and policymakers help you acquire the essential legal knowledge and skills to improve families’ health outcomes. You’ll gain valuable experience in hospital, school, and government agency settings.
The Dignity Law Institute is the nation’s only program dedicated to advancing the inherent worth of every person. Through clinical work, research, and advocacy opportunities with its local and international partners, you’ll gain realworld experience using the law to protect essential rights like speech, voting, healthcare, housing, and fair wages.
LEGAL LIONS
PAUL
SARAH EVERHART
I AM A FIRST-GENERATION LAW GRADUATE, AND I UNDERSTAND THE IMPOSTER SYNDROME THAT CAN COME WITH PURSUING A UNIQUE EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PATH. I ENCOURAGE MY STUDENTS TO DREAM BIG, GO AFTER THE CAREER YOU WANT, AND DON’T LET SELF-DOUBT LIMIT YOUR POTENTIAL.”
THERE’S SOMETHING MAGICAL ABOUT HELPING OPEN SOMEONE’S EYES TO A NEW LEVEL OF UNDERSTANDING, KNOWING THEY’RE READY TO GROW AS LAWYERS THE REST OF THEIR CAREER.”
THE POWER OF A LAWYER COMES FROM MORE THAN JUST THEIR LEGAL KNOWLEDGE. I’M ON A MISSION TO HELP EVERY ONE OF MY STUDENTS GRADUATE WITH THE CONFIDENCE TO CHANGE LIVES, DRIVEN BY A PASSION FOR HUMANITY AND EMPATHY.”
PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LAWYERS IS THE WORK OF OUR INTERNATIONALLY REGARDED LEGAL SCHOLARS AND PRACTITIONERS. AS YOU JOIN FORCES WITH THEM, YOU’LL BUILD YOUR OWN EXPERTISE AND SEE WHERE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS CAN MAKE THE GREATEST POSSIBLE DIFFERENCE.
ONE OF THE REASONS I TEACH IS TO INSPIRE EXCELLENCE IN FUTURE LAWYERS. I ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST STUDENTS IN FORMING A MODEL OF QUALITY LAWYERING THAT WILL FRAME THEIR CAREERS.“
I CONTINUE TO CONNECT WITH GRADUATES WHO REACH OUT FOR ADVICE, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, OR JUST TO SHARE UPDATES. IT’S A LIFELONG COMMITMENT, AND IT’S ONE OF THE BEST PARTS OF MY JOB HELPING STUDENTS CHANGE THE COURSE OF THEIR LIVES.”
FOR MARGINALIZED GROUPS LIKE THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITIES, HELPS STUDENTS VIEW THE LAW AS A POWERFUL FORCE FOR GOOD. DIGNITY RIGHTS IS MORE THAN JUST LEGAL THEORY IT’S A WAY OF SEEING A WORLD WHERE EVERY PERSON IS TREATED WITH THE WORTH AND RESPECT THEY DESERVE.”
BORN FOR THIS
Everything we do here gets you ready to stand on your own—representing real people and providing a voice when disputes seem beyond resolution. Under the guidance of experts in clinics and externships, you’ll hone the vital skills and judgment needed to connect what you’re learning to what this calling will ask of you.
EXTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS
WORKING WITH THE ASSOCIATE DEAN OF EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING, YOU’LL FIND AN OPPORTUNITY ALIGNED WITH YOUR INTERESTS.
AT DELAWARE LAW SCHOOL, YOU JOIN MORE THAN A COMMUNITY. YOU BECOME A PART OF OUR PRIDE. WE’LL WORK TOGETHER TO HELP YOU PASS THE BAR, OBTAIN GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, AND, MOST IMPORTANTLY, LEAD AS A FORCE FOR JUSTICE. WE’RE TIRELESS IN ALL WE DO BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN THE LAW’S CAPACITY TO POSITIVELY CHANGE LIVES.”
