The School was originally staffed by senior academics drawn from more established schools within the University. Pedro Aguirre Cerda, a distinguished lawyer and future President of Chile, became its first Dean. This group of scholars would be responsible for training Chile’s first generation of professionals in this area. The School continues, through to the present day, to contribute to the progress of the country through its prolific research output, leading contribution to public debate, teaching, and training of professionals to the highest national and international standards.