The system makes it easy to work in Big Law; the path is well worn and clear, and the financial incentives are great. You probably know someone who thinks you’re crazy to not take that path.”
—Molly Kovel, ’06, a senior staff attorney at the ACLU’s Criminal Law Reform Project, who gave the kickoff address for the Law School’s Public Interest Week in February. Sponsored by the Office of Career Planning, the week provided a series of programs designed to support and inspire students pursuing careers in the public and nonprofit sectors.
This is going to be precedent, most obviously in Michigan and its home jurisdiction, but prosecutors all over the country will see this as a new and viable form of liability. I think we should not underestimate the precedential power of this case, even as we recognize that the facts were quite extraordinary.”
—Ekow Yankah, the Thomas M. Cooley Professor of Law and associate dean for faculty and research, in a New York Times story about the conviction and sentencing of James and Jennifer Crumbley, the first parents to face trial because their son killed four people and wounded seven others in a school shooting.
It is really difficult to overstate the stakes of this case. There is a possibility that the Supreme Court is going to suggest that there are some matters that fall within the scope of the president’s official duties that cannot be subject to criminal laws at all."
—Professor Leah Litman, ’10, on NPR’s 1A regarding the oral arguments in Trump v. United States.
Hail to the Victors!
Zach Antin, ’24, had a busy fall term during his 3L year. On top of a full course load, Antin closely followed U-M football’s undefeated season—literally, by attending every game in person.