Professor Denis McLaughlin on Becoming a Lawyer
In a moving orientation address, Professor Denis McLaughlin urged the Class of 2029 to see themselves as members of the legal profession—and to use that privilege to improve the lives of others.

In a moving orientation address, Professor Denis McLaughlin urged the Class of 2029 to see themselves as members of the legal profession—and to use that privilege to improve the lives of others.
New students begin their legal education with a call to uphold the rule of law, pursue justice and contribute their distinct experiences to the Seton Hall Law community.
New Jersey Acting Secretary of Higher Education and Seton Hall Law alumna Margo Chaly encouraged the Class of 2029 to embrace the challenges ahead and keep their eyes on the finish line.
Former NYPD lieutenant and national media analyst, Darrin Porcher, Ed.D., will discuss crisis communications, public trust and leadership at an event at the Gateway Center in Newark on October 8.
Seton Hall faculty continue to lead national conversations. Read how our experts weighed in on prediction markets, tech safety and political ethics across major headlines this summer.
Shaped by international environmental negotiations, music and courtroom experience, Kyra Bostic ’27 is exploring where her Seton Hall Law degree can take her.
Salihah Denman joins the faculty this fall, while Daimeon Shanks-Dumont will begin a joint appointment with the School of Diplomacy and International Relations in spring 2027.
Associate Professor Ilya Beylin examines how the financial crisis and post-crisis regulation reshaped major banks and swap markets in his forthcoming publications.
Professor Marina Lao argues the agency could use its Section 5 authority and rulemaking powers more broadly to address gaps in conventional antitrust law.
The expanded course will give students hands-on experience in IP licensing, technology transactions, AI governance, privacy and data security
Associate Professor Paul Rink examines the limits of temperature targets in climate rights litigation and proposes an alternative human rights framework.
Women leaders in criminal justice gathered at Seton Hall for a powerful conversation on leadership, mentorship, and breaking barriers.
Francis J. Giantomasi '79 built a career grounded in grit, ethics and civic engagement while helping shape communities across New Jersey.
Seton Hall School of Law celebrated its Class of 2026 commencement at NJPAC in Newark with speakers calling on graduates to embrace service, resilience and purpose.
Dean Ronald Weich reads for pleasure the same way he leads: with an eye toward justice, history and the human stakes of the law.
Seton Hall Law’s Spring 2026 Faculty Colloquium Series convened leading scholars from across the country for a semester of cutting-edge legal research and intellectual exchange.
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