From the Deans' Suite - 9/30/25 - Faculty Creating Meaningful Opportunities for Students
Last week showcased the many ways our faculty’s expertise, scholarship, and public engagement create meaningful opportunities for our students outside the classroom. Across events involving international law, constitutional law, environmental law, public health, and criminal justice, our faculty helped to create spaces where our students could interact with pressing legal issues and the people shaping them.
International Law at the ASIL Midyear Meeting
IP+ Conference 2025
Join us for CSU|LAW’s annual IP+ Conference—an unparalleled opportunity to learn from the nation’s top intellectual property law experts.
In Memoriam: Michael E. Gibbons '82
Distinguished Alumnus, CSU|Law Hall of Fame Member and Transformative Leader
It is with great sadness that we share the news that our distinguished alumnus, CSU|Law Hall of Fame member, and long-time Board of Visitors leader Michael E. Gibbons ’82 passed away last week.
From the Deans' Suite - 9/23/25 - "A More Perfect Union"
Last week, Cleveland State University College of Law joined with CSU’s new Center for Civics, Culture and Society to mark Constitution Day, the annual observance of the signing of the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Constitution Day is never simply an anniversary. It is an act of remembrance of a charter that has bound a diverse people together for more than two centuries through our ongoing commitment to the rule of law.
Fall Open House: The Journey to Justice
Join us at the Cleveland State University College of Law for an in-depth look at the CSU|LAW student experience and learn how CSU|LAW will help you achieve your career goals. There will be many opportunities to speak with students and faculty and get all of your questions answered. Learn about next steps in the admissions process, meet students over lunch, participate in a real law class and tour our beautiful facility.
From the Deans' Suite - 9/16/25 - Connect with Our Recent Graduates
Cleveland State University College of Law graduates are practice-ready and prepared to lead. Our Class of 2025 graduates bring grit, passion, and a strong work ethic, and they are ready to add value to your organization.
Lunch with the Deans
SBA is hosting a town hall event in which students can come and discuss certain issues with the administration.
From the Deans' Suite - 9/9/25 - Faculty/Staff Focus Summer 2025 Edition
We are very fortunate to have outstanding full-time, adjunct, and emeritus faculty, leaders-in-residence, and staff. We are pleased to share regular updates on the work of this talented group. Below are highlights from Summer 2025.
From the Deans' Suite - 8/26/25 - Building Community
This past weekend, we welcomed our newest class of 1L online J.D. students to campus for their very first Residency. It was a weekend full of energy, connection, and inspiration, and it marked the beginning of a remarkable journey for this talented group.
CSU|LAW’s innovative Online J.D. program is designed to combine the flexibility of online learning with the powerful, hands-on engagement that defines great legal education. That’s why our students complete three in-person Residencies during their first year, and three more in the remainder of their course of study. Each Residency is intentionally crafted to include:
From the Deans' Suite - 8/19/25 - Welcoming Our New Students
Yesterday, 128 new J.D. students walked through our doors for in-person orientation—the first of three Orientation days together. This Friday, we'll extend that same warm welcome to our J.D. Online students as they begin their own orientation journey. We're also welcoming ten M.L.S. students and four LL.M. students this fall. Together, all of these students join a community united by our mission: Learn Law. Live Justice.