The University of Michigan Law School is an international institution in every sense of the word. Students come from around the globe to study in the Law Quad, and they go on to represent the Law School all over the world through opportunities as students and throughout their careers. Here, we share some of their stories.
The President’s Ambassadors Abroad
Hundreds of Michigan Law alumni represent the interests of the United States and its citizens in various levels of the government around the world. Two alumni currently serving as United States ambassadors, Donald Blome, ’90, and Kenneth Salazar, ’83, as well as one former ambassador, W. Robert Kohorst, ’78, reflect on their service.
Voices from the Foreign and Civil Service
Federal employees in the foreign and civil service support the United States abroad in myriad ways, working to advance US interests in foreign affairs and develop productive relationships with allies overseas. Here, three Michigan Law alumni share their experiences.
Forty Years of Life-Changing Experiences Abroad
The Clara Belfield and Henry Bates Overseas Fellowship has supported nearly 400 Michigan Law students and alumni in their international pursuits since it was established 40 years ago, including internship positions at myriad international institutions, independent research, and teaching.
Michigan Law Around the World: By the Numbers
The alumni featured in this issue of Law Quadrangle are only a small slice of the Michigan Law community. Aspiring lawyers from 79 countries—more than one-third of the countries worldwide—have come to Ann Arbor and gone on to represent Michigan Law in every area of society and the law. The Law School’s international tradition continues today—students in the current 1L JD class hail from 20 countries, and students in this year’s LLM class call 16 different countries home. Wherever you go, Go Blue!
