Advanced Introduction to Family Law in the U.S.
This book provides a critical examination of family law in the United States. It traces the evolution of the field from its origins in the law of domestic relations–in which gender, race, marriage, religion, and “nature” loomed large–to the more modern regime of family law, which claims to prioritize equality and autonomy.
FTC settlements may fall short of curbing pharmacy benefit managers
The FTC’s deals with major drug middlemen may not do enough to lower what patients and employers pay for prescription drugs, said WashU Law’s Rachel Sachs.
Advocating for artists
A sitcom script and a WashU degree led to Nikki Tabibian’s award-winning career in entertainment law.
Leading the Law Review: A conversation with editor-in-chief Caleb Rogers
For Caleb Rogers, serving as 2026-2027 editor-in-chief of the Washington University Law Review is both a leadership opportunity and a chance to help shape the scholarship the journal publishes. A third-year law student, Rogers is leading Volume 104 while preparing for a career in commercial finance.
WashU Law clerkship program opens doors to careers in the judiciary and beyond
WashU Law’s judicial clerkship program continues to grow. Graduates clerk for judges across the country, with placements in 36 states and every federal circuit, including the Virgin Islands, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
First Amendment Clinic students get real-world experience, results
The First Amendment Clinic at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law has secured several major courtroom victories in recent years, influenced public policy and trained a new generation of advocates defending freedom of expression.Now, a major investment from the Stanton Foundation will ensure the clinic’s work continues well into the future.
Commemorating 250 years of American independence
As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing, experts at Washington University in St. Louis are reflecting on the events and ideas that shaped this nation and their continued relevance today.
Why the First Amendment’s forgotten right of assembly matters more than ever
WashU’s John Inazu argues that the ability to gather with others is essential to a healthy democracy — particularly at a time of deep social and political division. He was among the faculty presenting as part of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics course “1776: Then and Now.”
WashU Law moot court team reaches national semifinals at ABA competition
WashU Law’s national moot court team finished among the top four teams at the ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, the largest and most competitive moot court competition in the country.
Inazu wins religion scholar award
John Inazu, the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion at WashU Law, received Rice University’s Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance 2026 Senior Scholar Award.
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