MacArthur Justice Center Initiated Demands that Led to Mississippi Youth Court Judge Resigning
Wednesday, in the Jackson suburb of Pearl, Mississippi, Youth Court Judge John Shirley resigned under pressure, and the Pearl Municipal Youth Court was permanently closed in the wake of demands…Continued
Law School Announces Program for Veterans
The University of Mississippi School of Law recently announced that beginning this fall, veterans eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program will have their tuition paid in…Continued
Law Firm Challenge Created to Increase Alumni Giving
University of Mississippi School of Law alumni have a new way to feed their competitive side while giving back to their alma mater with the school’s newest initiative. The UM…Continued
Law School to Host Visit with Judge Robert Wilkins
The Honorable Robert L. Wilkins will visit Oxford and will speak at the University of Mississippi School of Law on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 12:45 p.m. in Weems Auditorium. Judge…Continued
Corsale’s Major Gift Establishes Scholarship for UM Law Students
[caption id="attachment_21334" align="alignleft" width="418"] Suzette Matthews (right), development officer for the Ole Miss Law School, visits with Barbara Corsale at her home in Saratoga Springs, New York.[/caption] Ask Joe Corsale…Continued
UM Law School Participates in Bicentennial Event
Activities include moot court competition, reception with Chief Justice of the United States John G. Roberts, Jr. OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi School of Law is participating in…Continued
Anderson Supports Law Students and Future State Leaders
Continuing his legacy of support to the University of Mississippi (UM), retired state Supreme Court justice Reuben Anderson's most recent gift will provide scholarships for full-time law students. Since becoming…Continued
UM Law Announces Faculty Promotions
[caption id="attachment_14188" align="alignleft" width="164"] Photo by Kevin Bain/Ole Miss Communications[/caption] Susan Duncan, dean of the University of Mississippi School of Law, recently announced promotions for two of the school’s faculty…Continued
Statement from Dean Duncan Supporting the University of Virginia and the Charlottesville Communities in Wake of Tragedy
Dear Law School Community, As we begin another academic year, I want to welcome you back or welcome you to the law school for the first time. I am deeply…Continued
UM Law Professor Named President-Elect of Law School Association
Ronald Rychlak, the Jamie L. Whitten Chair of Law and Government at the University of Mississippi, is the new president-elect of the Southeastern Association of Law Schools (SEALS). His term…Continued
Alumnus Makes Impact with Scholarship
[caption id="attachment_20533" align="alignleft" width="250"] Jeep Peden with recipients of the Stennett, Wilkinson and Peden Scholarship, Davis Vaughn (left) and Rod Hickman (right).[/caption] James “Jeep” Peden (JD 1970) knows the value…Continued
UM Law Professor Honored as SEC-U Academic Leadership Fellow
Professor Michele Alexandre has been selected as an SEC-U Academic Leadership Fellow. The award honors faculty who are academic leaders in their fields at Southeastern Conference universities. The SEC Academic…Continued