Associate Professor Nancy Combs explores the use of plea bargaining to bring to justice perpetrators of international crimes in her new book titled Guilty Pleas in International Criminal Law: Constructing a Restorative Justice Approach (Stanford University Press). Click here to read more.

Constitution Drafting in Post-Conflict States was explored in February at the Law School by leading experts on comparative constitutional law. Participating Law School faculty included Professors Banks, Cao, Combs, Koch, Malone, Selassie, Van Alstyne and Warren. Click here for video links.

Professor William W. Van Alstyne, one of the nation's foremost constitutional law scholars, has joined with others to question the legality of the domestic spying program and efforts to suspend the writ of habeas corpus. Click here to read more.

Professor Christie Warren's post-conflict justice seminar has given students a chance to make an impact in the development of legal systems in Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti, Ukraine and Moldova. Click here to read more.

Dean W. Taylor Reveley III has been named co-director of the National War Powers Commission, along with Dean John Jeffries of UVa Law School. This bipartisan panel was created under the auspices of the Miller Center at the University of Virginia. It is led by two former Secretaries of State, James A. Baker III and Warren Christopher. Click here to read more. (.pdf)

2007 Loan Repayment Assistance Program Awards
The Loan Repayment Assistance Program selection committee recently announced that nine recent graduates received awards. Established in 2004 in honor of Professor John Levy, the program assists graduates who work for private non-profit organizations or government employers. Click here to read more.

Ryan Igbanol '07 will study at Queen Mary College of the University of London as the 2007-08 Drapers' Scholar. Click here to read more.

Maryann Nolan '07 will receive the Virginia State Bar's 2007 Oliver White Hill Law Student Pro Bono Award. Click here to read more.

Ian Ralby 05 is the first William & Mary graduate to be named a Gates Cambridge Scholar. Ralby will further his study of international relations at St. Johns College Cambridge. Click here to read more.

Judge D. Brooks Smith of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit will speak at the Law Schools graduation at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20. Click here for the Law School's events calendar.

Book Notes
Marshall-Wythe Writes -- Debuting this month a website that highlights books written by alumni, faculty, and students. Click here to read more.

U.S. News & World Report released its rankings on March 30. This year the Law School is in a three-way tie at 31 with Ohio State University and U.Wisconsin at Madison. In 2006 we were in a five-way tie at 27. One "overall score point" separates us from the schools now ranked 28 and two points separate us from the schools now 25. Click here for the U.S. News Rankings.

Alumni Association

Law School Association Invites You to Cast Your Vote All Marshall-Wythe alumni are invited to attend the Law School Associations annual meeting on Friday, April 13. Click here for the agenda and for information on how to cast your vote by proxy in the event that you are unable to attend the meeting.

Alumni Weekend 2007 - April 13 & 14 is almost here. It will be a weekend to remember with class reunions, a pig-nic on the Law School lawn, and much more. Click here to view the brochure, register on-line, or visit class websites.

Class Notes: Moved to a new firm, received a promotion, or have family news? Let us know! Click here to submit news and read the latest Class Notes.

Post a Position, Schedule an Interview -- Electronically
We encourage alumni to use the Employers Services page to schedule on-campus, off-campus, or videoconference interviews, request resume collection, or list positions to which students and/or graduates can apply. Click here to read more.Click here to learn more about career services at the Law School, including services for graduates interested in changing jobs.

Have You Changed Your Work or Home Address?
We want to stay in touch. You can update your contact information on-line by logging into the Alumni Directory and clicking on the link (To update your own information"). Click here to go to the on-line directory page.

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