Jun 12, 2008 • Vol 3 No 1

Drake Law School receives national award for professionalism

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Drake University Law School has been selected as a 2008 recipient of the American Bar Association's Gambrell Professionalism Award.

In announcing the annual award, the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility recognized Drake Law School for its implementation of "an innovative and integrated approach to teaching legal ethics and professionalism."

"We do offer an outstanding program in professionalism and ethical and professional development, and it's just terrific to be recognized for it by the ABA Center for Professional Responsibility," said Drake Law School Dean Benjamin B. Ullem. "This is something to celebrate." 

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Drake Law School Mission Statement

Drake Law School prepares outstanding lawyers who will promote justice, serve as leaders in their communities and the legal profession, and respond to the call of public service. We are a welcoming and inclusive community distinguished by an accessible faculty and staff and a collegial student body. We provide an exceptional learning environment that integrates legal theory and the development of professional skills; promotes critical thinking and effective problem solving; examines international perspectives; and instills the ideals of ethics and professionalism. 

 



Calendar

June–June 27 

  • Summer in France Program


Thursday, October 2

  • Dwight D. Opperman Lecture in Constitutional Law by Chief Justice John Roberts, Jr.


Friday, October 3

  • Board of Counselors Fall Meeting
  • Leland S. Forrest Society Dinner, 6 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner, Downtown Marriott, Windows on 7th floor.


Thursday, September 18

  • Constitutional Law Distinguished Lecture on transitional justice by Juan Mendes, president of the International Center for Transitional Justice in New York City.

 



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