"But of all the advantages McKenzie leaves for his successor, the biggest perk might be the 14-month heads-up he's given the school. We've seen law schools invite chaos without a smooth transition period. Not that the next dean won't face challenges. The Trump administration will, theoretically, be on its last legs at that point, but the damage its done to the cash cow international LL.M. business will still be an obstacle."
A law school dean announced he will step down in 2027 while providing a 14-month runway for his successor. He emphasized returning to teaching and expressed confidence in the school’s strong position. During his tenure, the school hired 18 new full-time faculty members, created six new research centers, achieved a record application cycle in 2025–26, and raised more than $300 million over four years, including the second-strongest fundraising year in school history. He noted that the timing is favorable. The successor will still face challenges from federal policy impacts on international LL.M. enrollment, talent shifts toward elite firms, ongoing layoffs, and potential changes to legal education driven by AI and related economics.
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