UM Housing Clinic Files Emergency Motion Against Sunset Village Apartments on Behalf of Residents
From Mississippi Free Press Bolivar County Chancery Court Judge Catherine Farris-Carter issued a 10-day temporary restraining order Oct. 17 against the management of Sunset Village Apartments just outside Cleveland, Miss.…Continued
78 Students from 10 Schools Attend Second Annual HBCU Law Preview Day
OXFORD, Miss. — The University of Mississippi School of Law held its second annual HBCU Law Preview Day in September to provide prospective law students with a sneak peek of…Continued
Law School to Host Screening of ‘You Asked for the Facts’ Monday, Sept. 26
Documentary examines Robert F. Kennedy's visit to the university OXFORD, Miss. – In conjunction with the week of events marking 60 years of integration at the University of Mississippi, the School of…Continued
LLSA Wins National Student Organization of Year Award
The student group La Alianza, a Latin Law Student Association, at the University of Mississippi School of Law was nationally recognized by the Hispanic National Bar Association as the HNBA…Continued
3L Sarah Keith Awarded Prestigious Boren Fellowship
Sarah Keith, a third-year law student at the University of Mississippi School of Law, is the recipient of the prestigious David L. Boren Fellowship. Sponsored by the National Security Education…Continued
Gamot Estate Gift Creates Oral Advocacy Endowment
Two Florida trial lawyers who were passionate about their work will be remembered through the Gamot Oral Advocacy Endowment at the University of Mississippi School of Law. An estate gift…Continued
Law School Recognized for Student Wellness Program
OXFORD, Miss. – It’s no secret that the study and practice of law is difficult and stressful. In a 2021 study, 69% of responding students from 39 law schools reported needing…Continued
Constance Slaughter-Harvey Named UM Law Alumna of the Year
University of Mississippi alumna Constance Slaughter-Harvey has been named the School of Law‘s Alumna of the Year, becoming the first African American female to receive the award. She accepted the award July…Continued
Harry Allen Remembered with Scholarship for UM Law Students
The late Harry Allen enjoyed practicing law because of the potential it provided him to help people. And when he succeeded, he shared, “You go out, help people and pay…Continued
Building Roads and Bridges: Jacorius Williams Plans to Help Others Achieve
For Jacorius Williams, personal achievements have always been about much more than just himself. Originally from Lumberton, Mississippi, Williams’ father moved the family to Biloxi for better opportunities. After graduating…Continued
Two UM Law Students Among 10 Minority Law Students Awarded Judicial Education Stipend
University of Mississippi School of Law students 3L Brandi Granderson, 3L, and Hope Thompson, 2L, are two out of 10 top minority law students selected from more than 100 applicants for judicial clerkships…Continued
Nominations Now Open for UM Law’s Inaugural Diversity Awards
OXFORD, Miss. — Nominations are open now through April 19, 2022 for the University of Mississippi School of Law’s inaugural Diversity Awards. The Diversity Committee will grant the awards to…Continued