John Henry Wigmore Club at Northwestern Law

Individuals who give annually to the Law School at a significant level become members of the John Henry Wigmore Club, a giving society that was organized to foster and stimulate the spirit, scholarship, professional objectives, and ideals of John Henry Wigmore, the first full-time dean of Northwestern Law.

Currently comprised of more than 600 alumni and friends, Wigmore Club members gather each year in Chicago for a special recognition celebration, have their names included on the Honor Roll of Donors, and receive special event invitations and Law School communications on a preferred basis. Recent graduates are encouraged to join the Young Wigmore Club.

Membership Levels

• Founder: $25,000+
• Patron: $10,000 - $24,999
• Fellow: $5,000 - $9,999
• Partner: $2,500 - $4,999
• Associate: $1,000 - $2,499
• Young Wigmore: $100 for every year since graduation (e.g., five years out of school equals a $500 contribution; six years, $600, and so on)

The John Henry Wigmore Club was organized in 1962 to foster and stimulate the spirit, scholarship, professional objectives, and ideals of John Henry Wigmore in the profession of law and to advance the welfare of Northwestern Law and its students. Wigmore Club members gather each year for a special recognition celebration in Chicago, are listed in the Honor Roll of Donors, and receive special event invitations and Law School communications on a preferred basis. Membership includes donors who contribute $1,000 or more annually to the School of Law.

Members also receive the benefit of joining the Northwestern University Leadership Circle, a University-wide giving society.

For more information, contact the School of Law's Development Office.