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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

District Attorney – 16th Circuit

Students assigned to District Attorneys Office in the 16th Circuit work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases. Third year students…Continued

District Attorney- 1st Circuit

Students assigned to District Attorneys Office in the 1st Circuit can expect to work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases.…Continued

Department of Homeland Security Immigrant and Customs Enforcement

This placement offers a unique opportunity for students interested in immigration law to extern with the Office of the Chief Counsel, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, DHS, as they enforce…Continued

District Attorney General, 20th Judicial District

Students assigned to Nashville District Attorney General’s office work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases for Davidson County, Nashville, TN.…Continued

District Attorney – Houston

Students placed as externs with the Harris County District Attorney’s office are assigned to work directly with experienced trial attorneys and assist such prosecutors with a wide range of duties.…Continued

Marion County Prosecutor’s Office

Students assigned to Marion County Prosecutor’s Office in Indianapolis, IN, (Marion County) work with Prosecutors and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases. Third year students…Continued

District Attorney – 2nd Circuit

Students assigned to District Attorney’s Office in the 2nd Circuit work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases. Students are typically…Continued

District Attorney – Dallas

Students placed as externs with the Dallas District Attorney’s office are typically placed in one of several divisions or sections, and work alongside teams of Assistant District Attorneys and staff…Continued

District Attorney – Ft. Worth

Students assigned to the Tarrant County District Attorney’s office typically work closely with prosecutors in their daily activities of running a court docket, interacting with defense attorney’s, working on cases…Continued

United States Attorney’s Office – Northern District of Mississippi

Students assigned to United States Attorney's Office in the Northern District of Mississippi can expect to work with Assistant United States Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, and handle…Continued

United States Attorney’s Office – Western District of Tennessee

Students assigned to United States Attorney's Office in the Western District of Tennessee can expect to work with Assistant United States Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, and handle…Continued

District Attorney 3rd Circuit

Students assigned to District Attorneys Office in the 3rd Circuit work with Assistant District Attorneys and staff as they investigate, prepare, charge, and prosecute felony criminal cases. Third year students…Continued