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
‘You Asked for the Facts’ Documentary Screening Saturday, March 26 at UM Law
In conjunction with Law Alumni Weekend, the University of Mississippi School of Law will host a screening of the PBS syndicated documentary film “You Asked for the Facts” this Saturday,…Continued
White House, DOJ Recognized UM Law for Answering Attorney General’s Call to Action for Stronger Access to Justice and Court Reform on Eviction Prevention
The White House and the Department of Justice virtually convened 99 law schools that responded to the Attorney General’s Call to Action to the Legal Profession to address the housing…Continued
PILF Auction to Fund Student Stipends for Public Interest Internships
OXFORD, Miss. — The Public Interest Law Foundation Live and Silent Auction will return in-person year for the first time since 2020 on Saturday, March 5 at 6 p.m. The…Continued
UM Law Trial Ad Wins National Championship
University of Mississippi School of Law’s Trial Advocacy brought home its first-ever national championship, defeating UCLA in the Florida National Trial Competition. Hunter Bell, Anna Claire Brown, Carly Chinn and…Continued
LLSA, HNBA Host Career Panel Discussion Feb. 25
OXFORD, Miss. —The Latinx Law Students Association and the Hispanic National Bar Association is hosting a career panel Friday, Feb. 25 at 12:30 p.m. at Weems auditorium to discuss internships,…Continued
Michelle Hanlon, Stephanie Showalter Otts to speak at TEDx Event Feb. 22
Two University of Mississippi School of Law faculty members, Michelle Hanlon, Co-Director of the Center for Air and Space Law, and Stephanie Showalter Otts, Director of the National Sea Grant…Continued
14 1Ls Selected for Business Law Fellowship
OXFORD, Miss. — The University of Mississippi School of Law selected 14 first-year law students as 2022 Business Law Fellows. The 2022 Business Law Fellows are: Hattie Burdin from Cape…Continued
12 SEC Law Schools Collaborate to Host NIL Conversation Series
The 12 law schools in the Southeastern Conference are collaborating to host virtually “A Series of Conversations on Name, Image and Likeness and the Future of Intercollegiate Athletics” throughout the…Continued