Five Selected to 2025 Law Alumni Hall of Fame Class
The University of Mississippi School of Law will induct five distinguished attorneys into its Alumni Hall of Fame during a March 29 ceremony as part of Law Alumni Weekend. [caption…Continued
Four Law Alums Selected to OMAA’s 40 Under 40 Class for 2025
Four University of Mississippi School of Law alums have been named to the Ole Miss Alumni Association’s 40 Under 40 Class of 2025: Christa Alexander (J.D., 12), Davis Gates (J.D.…Continued
UM-USM Partnership Fast-Tracks Law Degree for Southern Miss Students
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law and the University of Southern Mississippi have forged a new partnership that allows USM undergraduate students to earn a law…Continued
2Ls Russ Barnett, Joshua Cook Named Finalists in National Criminal Law Competition
University of Mississippi School of Law second-year students Russ Barnett and Joshua Cook were named finalists in the John L. Costello National Criminal Law Trial Advocacy Competition at George Mason…Continued
Southern Classic Trial Advocacy Competition
The University of Mississippi Trial Advocacy Board invites you to join us for a competition of infidelity, deception, and some good old-fashioned southern story telling. The 2022 Southern Classic "Lonely…Continued
Congressman Partners with University for Space Law Extern Program
OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law and the office of U.S. Rep. Steven Palazzo (R-Miss.) have established an externship program to help Mississippi and the United States…Continued
UM Law Professor Assists Mississippi’s Sentencing Disparity Task Force
OXFORD, Miss. – In an effort to establish uniform justice in criminal cases, the Sentencing Disparity Task Force, authorized by the 2018 session of the Mississippi Legislature, is working to…Continued
New Jail Database Shows Lengthy Pretrial Incarceration Continues in Mississippi’s Local Jails
OXFORD, Miss. – The vast majority of the 5,534 men and women detained in local Mississippi jails are not serving sentences for criminal convictions but instead are awaiting their day…Continued
Faculty Highlights – December 2018
In September 2018, Professor Michèle Alexandre was an invited speaker at the 10th Annual Anniversary of the Vulnerability and Human Condition Initiative, at Leeds University School of Law, U.K. Professor Alexandre's first book, Sexploitation:…Continued
Faculty Highlights – November 2018
Assistant Professor of Law and MacArthur Justice Center Director Cliff Johnson spoke to the Mississippi Judicial Conference's Justice Court Conference this month on the proper handling of criminal cases involving…Continued
UM Law Students Deliver Oral Argument for Criminal Case
OXFORD, Miss. – In 2013, a Mississippi man was convicted of drug possession, but the Mississippi Court of Appeals reversed and rendered that conviction three years later. After a nearly…Continued
UM Law Student Awarded Grant for International Law Weekend
OXFORD, Miss. - Crawford Moore isn’t just studying the law to make a difference in his home state and country, but also the world – and beyond. The second year…Continued
Autumn Soirée Will Benefit UM Law’s Pro Bono Initiative
OXFORD, Miss. - The annual Autumn Soirée to benefit the University of Mississippi School of Law’s Pro Bono Initiative will be held Friday, Oct. 26. This year’s theme is “Midnight…Continued
UM Law Associate Dean Sandra Cox-McCarty Honored with CLEO EDGE Award
OXFORD, Miss. – Sandra Cox-McCarty, associate dean for administration and diversity initiatives in the University of Mississippi School of Law, has been honored nationally for her equality and diversity initiatives…Continued
UM Law School to Host Tribute to Sen. Thad Cochran
OXFORD, Miss. – Former U.S. Sen. Thad Cochran has left a lasting legacy on the University of Mississippi, as well as the state and nation. To honor his many contributions to…Continued
Assistant Law Dean to Lead National Student Affairs Organization
OXFORD, Miss. – Macey Edmondson, assistant dean for student affairs at the University of Mississippi School of Law, has been named president-elect of the National Association of Law Student Affairs Professionals. She…Continued