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University of Chicago Law School

Imagine a super-smart school where future lawyers learn to make rules fair for everyone!

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With Barack Obama
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Funeral procession of U-M President Marion L. Burton, South University Avenue, Feb. 21, 1925.
Eero Saarinen - University of Chicago Law School Building at Night
Eero Saarinen - University of Chicago Law School Building at Night
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Key Facts

Location
Chicago, Illinois.
Number of Students
More than 600 in the main law program.
Famous Former Teacher
Barack Obama.
Building Style
Designed by Eero Saarinen.

Where the Smarty Pants Go!

This amazing school is part of the University of Chicago, a big college in the windy city of Chicago, Illinois. It's a place where brilliant minds gather to learn about laws, which are the rules that help keep our society running smoothly. Think of it like a special club for people who want to understand and help make justice happen!

A Building with a Story!

The school building is pretty cool! It used to be in a Gothic-style building that looked like a castle. But now, it's in a modern building designed by a famous architect named Eero Saarinen. This building has been made bigger and better a few times, but they always make sure to keep the cool parts of the original design. It's like getting a super-powered upgrade!

Super Smart Teachers and Students!

The teachers at this school are like superheroes of law! Some of them are so famous for their smart ideas that their names are written down in books more than almost anyone else's. Even a former U.S. President, Barack Obama, used to teach here! Plus, some of the people who become judges on the highest court in the country also taught at this school. Wow!

Learning to Be Rule Masters!

At this school, over 600 students are learning to become lawyers. They study really hard to understand all sorts of laws. They can even get special degrees like a Master of Laws or a Doctor of Juridical Science, which are like super-advanced law degrees! It's all about learning how to think critically and solve problems using the law.

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