"Among the many students that I have counseled that are now alumni are three Wayne Law administrators, a few law professors, several judges, a national television personality, a recent appointee in the Obama administration, and hundreds of fine practitioners." Undergraduate degree? My undergraduate degree is from the University of Michigan in urban education. I also have a master's degree in adult education: administration and program...

A law degree from Wayne State University Law School can open doors to a wide variety of careers. Just ask 2004 Wayne Law alumnus Jeffrey McCracken, a well-known and highly regarded corporate bankruptcy reporter for The Wall Street Journal. McCracken, who earned his bachelor's degree in journalism and political science in 1992 from Wayne State University, applied to Wayne Law to learn about the world around him, as well as develop his...

"You will receive a first-rate legal education; not only will you gain a solid academic understanding of the law, but the school also offers its students many avenues to gain practical experience, i.e. through clinics." Undergraduate degree? Wayne State University, Information Systems. Why did you choose Wayne Law? Quality legal education; only a few miles away from some of the most well-respected law firms in the region and in the country;...

Wayne Budd graduated from Wayne Law 40 years ago. At that time, he attended night school and was one of few African American students. Since earning his J.D., he has enjoyed a successful legal career spanning decades in high profile positions, and has remained connected to Wayne Law as a result of his gratitude and shared mission of the importance of providing students with a superior legal education. "I am very grateful to Wayne State...

As an undergraduate student, Jodee Fishman Raines' impression of lawyers included litigators or corporate types. Not until she attended a panel presentation for undergraduate students contemplating law school did she realize she could make a difference in her community by studying social issues and the law. Raines, a metropolitan Detroit native and current executive director of The Jewish Fund in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., was eager to begin her...

"Teaching environmental law at Wayne Law is both exciting and rewarding. Our courses and extracurricular opportunities prepare students to solve the most pressing environmental issues of the 21st century." Why did you specialize in environmental law? I was passionate about environmental issues before I went to law school, and pursued law because it was the best way for me to contribute to solving environmental problems. What courses do you...

"Ultimately, if you are looking for a school that welcomes diversity, professors who will challenge you and opportunities that await you, Wayne Law may be just the place for you." Undergraduate degree? When/where? I have a BS in dietetics from Michigan State University. I graduated from there in 2003. I moved to Chicago and did my dietetic internship and then became a registered dietitian in 2004. Why did you choose Wayne Law? I chose Wayne...

"My favorite thing about teaching law at Wayne Law is encouraging students to think deeply and critically about their role in our legal system."  What courses do you teach at Wayne Law? Do you have a favorite? I teach Election Law, Race and the Law, Education Law, Sports and Inequality, and Civil Procedure. My favorite is Race and the Law, because the class consistently provides a space for a healthy discussion on the interaction of race...

"I have taught in the U.S. at five other law schools, including Harvard and the University of Michigan, in Canada, Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. I always look forward to returning to my students at Wayne Law. We have a most interesting and diverse student body." How did you happen to start teaching business planning? My colleague and friend Stephen Schulman taught corporate and securities law, and I taught tax and worked as a CPA before...

"I'm specializing in criminal law, because I feel it is a great way to make an impact on the community and bring justice to the lives of citizens." Undergraduate degree? When/where? Albion College, 2005 Why did you choose Wayne Law? Good school and love for Detroit. Expected year of graduation from Wayne Law? May 2009 What student organizations/co-curriculars are you involved in? I'm the President of the Hispanic Law Student Association,...

"I chose Wayne Law because I wanted to go to a diverse, urban law school. I also liked Wayne Law's reputation in the labor community. Plus, the price was right." Undergraduate degree? When/where? I graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a B.S. in History and a Sociology minor. What area of law are you specializing in? Why? I am specializing in labor and employment law because I am passionate about seeking justice in the...

"As a Wayne Law professor, I bring into the classroom cases that I have litigated and cases in which I have consulted." Why did you specialize in constitutional law? I was in college and law school during the ‘50's, graduating law school in 1959. During that time there were important issues about civil rights, freedom of speech, and other areas that were a part of constitutional law. Constitutional law was my favorite course in law...

"There are a lot of opportunities at Wayne Law to get out of the traditional classroom setting and enhance your practical professional skills. For example, there's Mock Trial, Moot Court and the Wayne Law Review; numerous courses that focus on professional skill development; and, most importantly, being in Detroit puts you within easy reach of hundreds of internship and clerkship opportunities." Date of undergraduate degree? From where? I...

"Urban involvement allows a professor to bring current issues into the classroom and to expose the students to the practical aspects of everyday problems." Why did you specialize in urban law and policy? My interest in urban law and policy was kindled as a young lawyer in New York City practicing with the Wall Street law firm of Shearman and Sterling in the mid-1960s. Part of my responsibility was to assist in the firm's work of facilitating...

"I love the city of Detroit and its surrounding area, most of all because of the people who live here. When it came down to it, I just couldn't leave." Hometown? Garden City, Michigan. Current residence? Moved in February to begin training for the Army JAG program. I'll ultimately be working in Washington D.C. Undergraduate institution? Year of graduation? University of Notre Dame, 2002. Why you applied to Wayne Law? I love the city of...

"I absolutely feel Wayne Law prepared me for a career as an attorney. The professors are experts in their fields and, in my opinion, offer the perfect balance between legal theory and the black letter law that students need to know to be successful on the bar exam and to practice effectively after graduation." Undergraduate degree? I earned my BA from Michigan State University in 2005. Why did you choose Wayne Law? I chose Wayne Law for a...

"Working for the Wayne Law Review certainly helped me become a better editor. As did writing for Wayne Law professors like Brad Roth, Julia Qin and Ralph Slovenko."   Samuel Saks' potential did not go unnoticed by his professors during his time at Wayne State University Law School. "He was a phenomenal student," said Professor Ralph Slovenko. "He was intelligent and motivated - the type of student who makes teaching a pleasure." A 2005...

"I would certainly recommend to new students that they join organizations that interest them. Being involved with a student organization is essential to a well-rounded law school career." Undergraduate degree? When/Where?I earned my undergraduate degree in classics from Wayne State University in 2007.Why are you interested in earning a JD?A degree in law will open the door to many career opportunities, even if you do not go on to practice...

"I was truly impressed with the faculty and the student panel at one of the Open Houses that I attended. They were very helpful in answering all of my (and other students') questions." Undergraduate degree? When/where?I received my undergraduate degree in international relations and German from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2008. Why do you want to earn a JD?To me, law represents the highest level of knowledge one can attain. The...

"Wayne Law will provide an excellent legal education, with practical application emphasized, which can serve in any legal market." Undergraduate degree? When/where?I received my undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 1965, and applied to the University of Michigan Law School. I had had too much fun during my undergraduate years in Ann Arbor, and had washed out of pre-med. Law seemed like a logical alternative. Why did you...

"Wayne Law combines its exceptional faculty with a location that is near all the courts and employers. This provides a rich experience and the opportunity to gain a diverse work experience so you can better choose the type of law you wish to practice." Undergraduate degree? When/where? I earned my undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in 1976. Why were you interested in earning a JD?I read "Clarence Darrow for the Defense" as a...

"The largest benefit from my Wayne Law education has been the professors, who worked as attorneys or judges before they became professors. It's the real-world application that they bring to the classroom which makes learning from them beneficial to actually practicing law." Undergraduate degree? When/Where?I earned a degree in political theory and constitutional democracy with a specialization in Caribbean and Latin American studies from...

"I am glad I have had the opportunity to work in the public sector during law school. I am very interested in continuing to serve low-income and at-risk children, and believe this experience will help shape my decision on what type of job to pursue when I graduate."   Eric Berg, a Wayne State University Law School Public Interest Law Fellow, is dedicated to serving the underserved. His experience as a sixth-grade teacher at an inner-city...

"Wayne Law was my first choice. This Law School has an outstanding reputation in the legal community and, when I started to consider law schools, the majority of attorneys that I talked to recommended Wayne Law."   Brandon Davis' mother gave him two options as a child. "In first grade she said, ‘be a lawyer or a preacher,'" joked Davis. "From that point on I knew I was going to law school." Now, the 22-year-old Wayne Law student...

Thirteen years is a long time to devote to a lawsuit. Just ask Wayne State University Law School alumna Deborah LaBelle. LaBelle, a long-time human rights attorney based out of Ann Arbor, Mich., filed Nunn v. Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) and Neal v. MDOC in 1996 after working on a class action lawsuit addressing the lack of comparable rehabilitative training and educational opportunities for women as opposed to male prisoners in...