Notre Dame Law School is cultivating hope, with Dean Marcus Cole (Ep. 45)

For Marcus Cole, the Joseph A. Matson Dean of Notre Dame Law School, true success goes far beyond rankings, salaries, or prestige. Instead, it’s found in purpose—the lives our graduates lead, the communities they serve, and the profound good they do in the world.In this episode of For Good, Dean Cole reflects on how Notre Dame is forming lawyers to lead with conviction and compassion. He discusses the growth of the Law School's clinical programs, the launch of the Lindsay and Matt Moroun Religious Liberty Clinic, record success in judicial clerkships, and Notre Dame’s increasingly global reach. We invite you to join this thoughtful conversation on leadership, legal education, service, and hope.0:00 — Forming mission-driven lawyers 5:34 — A historic year for Notre Dame Law School10:07 — What it takes to be a Notre Dame Law student13:42 — Why religious liberty is worth fighting for19:49 — How Notre Dame became a clerkship powerhouse22:21 — Seeking justice for the wrongfully convicted25:28 — Why supreme court justices keep coming back to Notre Dame28:03 — A bold vision: tuition-free law school31:06 — The best lawyers must think globally35:30 — Notre Dame Law School is cultivating hope