A Light Unseen: A History of Catholic Legal Education

Author: Jonathan Hannah

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The Center for Law and Religion at St. John’s University School of Law and the Journal of Catholic Legal Studies invite you to join a conversation with authors John M. Breen, Loyola University Chicago School of Law and Lee J. Strang, The University of Toledo College of Law about their forthcoming book,

A Light Unseen: A History of Catholic Legal Education, which explores the history of Catholic legal education in the United States and offers a “prescriptive model of reform” for law schools that wish to be distinctively Catholic.  Register Here.

This symposium provides an opportunity for all who are interested in this topic to engage with the deans of Catholic law schools, prominent scholars, and the book’s authors.

AGENDA

MODERATOR: Hon. Richard J. Sullivan, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

8:30–9:15: Breakfast and Welcome by Dean Michael A. Simons
9:30–11:15: Deans Panel – Belson Moot Court Room, Second Floor

  • Kathleen M. Boozang, Seton Hall University School of Law
  • G. Marcus Cole, University of Notre Dame Law School
  • Vincent D. Rougeau, Boston College Law School
  • William M. Treanor, Georgetown University Law Center
  • Robert K. Vischer, University of St. Thomas School of Law

11:15–11:45: Coffee Break
11:45–1:30: Professors Panel – Belson Moot Court Room, Second Floor

  • Angela C. Carmella, Seton Hall University School of Law
  • Teresa S. Collett, University of St. Thomas School of Law
  • Richard W. Garnett, University of Notre Dame Law School
  • Jeffrey Pojanowski, University of Notre Dame Law School
  • Amelia J. Uelmen, Georgetown University Law Center

1:30 Closing Remarks by Dean Simons