The bullets flew whiz-a-whiz at this Wisconsin volunteer. He was wounded; Notre Dame is fortunate he survived.
Author Archives: Kevin Doyle O'Rear
I served as Assistant Dean of Notre Dame Law School for several years, concluding with the 2019-20 academic year. The spring semester involved many challenges including distance learning due to COVID-19. In an effort to provide students, staff, and faculty with a continuing sense of community I began writing “Story Time” emails. My hope was that the stories would provide a fun and interesting diversion during a very stressful time.
I have collected those stories here and will add to them from time to time. I have included a list of the sources on which I relied for each story and have done my best to ensure that the stories are true as well as entertaining. I welcome your feedback, observations, and suggestions for improvement.
First Woman
The first woman to study law at Notre Dame and be admitted to the bar led a … complicated life.
Descent Into Madness
The meteoric rise and tragic fall of the first professor of law at Notre Dame.
A Frolic and Detour
In the earliest days of legal studies at Notre Dame, one man alone was responsible for all teaching. This is his story.
Story Time 