Order of St. Thomas More

The Order of St. Thomas More is a community of Notre Dame Law School’s most loyal and generous benefactors. Members help form a Different Kind of Lawyer—one who leads with integrity, serves with compassion, and uses the law as a force for good in the world.

At Notre Dame Law School, we see the law as a calling—a means of serving others and advancing justice. A different kind of lawyer knows the practice of law is not an end in itself, but a powerful way to give back. Your support of the Law School sustains this mission and prepares Notre Dame Lawyers to be a force for good in the world. In gratitude, Order of St. Thomas More members are celebrated with exclusive access and experiences throughout the year.

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Membership Levels & Experiences

Your Order of St. Thomas More gift begins with impact: 100% of your membership supports Notre Dame Law students.

Because these gifts are so vital, Thomas More members are celebrated with unparalleled stewardship throughout the year. All members receive signature experiences, and as your level of giving grows, so do your opportunities for even greater access and connection.

Lecture hall full of students surrounding primary teacher

A portrait of G. Mary’s Cole, Notre Dame’s dean of the Law School

Wooden ND Law sign with blurred student walking in foreground

Green Level

$1,500 annually (or $125/mo.)

Every membership includes:

Access to the Shake Down the Thunder Tailgate each home football game

Green-level access to the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery

A discounted price to the Law School Homecoming Tailgate

Invitation to Donuts with the Dean

Participation in member-only conference calls with Law School leaders

Access to the OnwardND Concierge team

Blue Level

$5,000 annually (or $417/mo.)

Additional experiences:

Access to the Gold & Blue Lunch each Football Friday inside Foley's at Notre Dame Stadium

Blue-level access in the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery

Blue-level access in the Notre Dame Parking Pass Lottery

All Green-level experiences

Gold Level

$10,000 annually (or $834/mo.)

Additional experiences:

Gold-level access in the Notre Dame Football Ticket Lottery

Gold-level access in the Notre Dame Parking Pass Lottery

All Blue and Green-level experiences

Law Dean's Circle

$25,000 annually (or $2,083.33/mo.)

Additional experiences:

Annual invitation to flagship Dinner with the Deans event

Invitation to premier-level happy hours during home football Fridays

Ability to connect directly with Dean Marcus Cole

All Gold, Blue, and Green-level experiences

Green Level for Young Alumni

Starting at $42/mo for the Class of 2021–2025

Recent alumni are invited to join the Green level through our Young Alumni program, which offers a special giving commitment during their first five years post-graduation.

Class of 2021-2025: $500/year (or $42/mo.)

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The generous financial support from the members of the
Order of St. Thomas More plays a pivotal role in preparing
Notre Dame Law students to make a difference in the world.

G. Marcus Cole

Joseph A. Matson Dean and Professor of Law

Order of St. Thomas More Impact

The Order of St. Thomas More provides vital support for Notre Dame law students and the Law School’s Catholic mission. These gifts fund fellowships to ensure that the talented and mission-aligned students who want to pursue their legal education at Notre Dame are able to, regardless of financial means. Together, Order of St. Thomas More members make Notre Dame Law School more accessible, adaptable, and ready for the future.

2024–25 Impact Report

$2.9M

raised for Notre Dame Law students last academic year

$23K

average fellowship aid at Notre Dame Law School

national ranking for placing
graduates in federal clerkships

100%

of Order of St. Thomas More funds are used for fellowship aid