Come on Feel the Illinoise
Posted by Geoffrey Manne on April 4, 2006
Has everyone noticed that Illinois has been quietly amassing one of the most interesting law & economics/corporations faculties in the country? This year they hired Andrew Morriss, Christine Hurt, Amitai Aviram and Bob Lawless. They’ve already got:
and probably others whom I missed or don’t know. As Brian Leiter said, “I am hard-pressed to think of a law school more completely transformed in the last few years than Illinois.” Nice work.
UPDATE: I should have mentioned, in the midst of all of that sycophancy, that Illinois’ record is not totally spotless. In fact, it had the opportunity to make an exceptional law and economics hire this past year, but ended up dropping the ball. Nevertheless, the trajectory is clearly upwards.
6 Responses to “Come on Feel the Illinoise”
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James Newton said
A Quiet Riot reference? You’ve been hanging out with Adam too much.
Chris said
or a sufjan stevens reference?
Geoffrey Manne said
The latter, of course.
Larry said
Professor Painter has left; right now I think he’s working at the White House but I believe he is moving on to Oregon (or maybe it’s Washington; either way, it’s someplace he and his wife could both have academic positions).
Richard Painter said
I am currently on leave from Minnesota.
Richard
Richard Painter said
I should add that Illinois is indeed on a roll in many respects — not just hiring.
RWP